Documounts sells a variety of mounting foam core to suit your mounting needs.  Ordering mounting foam core from Documounts is easy.  First, determine the quality of mounting foam core that you need.  This will depend on what you are mounting.

Archival mounting foam core

If you are mounting original artwork, limited edition prints, signed and numbered hand-pulled prints, or important or valuable paper memorabilia, then you should use archival mounting foam core.  Archival mounting foam core will both preserve your artwork by providing a steady support and also protect your artwork against chemical deterioration by neutralizing environmental pollutants.  If you need to mount something that you want to last for generations, then use our museum-quality archival mounting foam core.

Archival foam core is available in two thicknesses: 1/8” and 3/16”.  Both sizes are stiff yet lightweight.  The thicker archival foam core is ideal for mounting larger works of art.  Both sizes of archival core are available in white.  The 3/16” mounting foam core is also available in black.

Standard mounting foam core

If you are mounting open edition reproductions, such as giclees, photographs, or posters, then you can use our standard mounting foam core.  This foam core is not archival, so it will not protect and preserve your artwork like the archival foam core will.

Standard mounting foam core is available in two thicknesses: 1/8” and 3/16”.  Both sizes are available in white only.

Adhesive mounting foam core

Adhesive foam core is acid-free, but not archival.  Therefore it is suitable for permanently mounting inexpensive prints, photographs and posters.  One side of the adhesive mounting foam core is self-adhesive, so you can apply the artwork directly to the foam core without the need for extra adhesives.  The artwork will be permanently adhered to the board, but you will be able to reposition the artwork before the bond becomes permanent.

After choosing the quality of mounting foam core that best serves your purposes, choose the thickness that you will need, and then decide on the size of your mounting foam core.  Next, enter the quantity of mounting foam core that you need.

In addition to mounting foam core, Documounts also sells mat board, frames, glazing, and all of the other supplies that you will need to display your artwork!

Acid free foam board is an economical option for mounting your artwork and photographs.  Many artists and photographers mount their artwork onto acid free foam board when they are preparing for their next appearance at an art festival or gallery show.

How do you know which type of foam board to choose?

Foam board is available in two different qualities: archival and standard (some refer to this as “acid free”).  Foam boards that are listed as “archival” are naturally acid-free, so they will never become acidic in the future.  “Standard acid free foam boards”, on the other hand, are chemically treated to become pH neutral (or “acid free”).  Foam boards that are described as “acid free” but not “archival” will, over time, lose their protective buffering and contribute to the deterioration of the artwork.

Acid free foam board is the ideal choice for artists and photographers who are mounting low-cost prints and posters.  Acid free foam board should only be used when conservation and longevity of the artwork are not major concerns.  If you would like to mount original artwork and limited edition prints, you should preserve your artwork by mounting your pieces on archival quality foam board.

Documounts offers acid free foam board in two sizes: 1/8” and 3/16”.  Both of these acid free foam boards are stiff and sturdy.  Although they are lightweight, these acid free foam boards will not bend or buckle.  If you are mounting a large artwork, such as a poster, you should choose the 3/16” acid free foam board.  Both sizes of acid free foam board are offered in bright white.

To mount your artwork onto acid free foam board, you will need supplies such as Artist’s Tape (or other mounting tapes). Documounts offers all of the supplies that you will need to mount your artwork onto acid free foam board.