Documounts sells three different types of mounting boards: archival, standard, and adhesive.  You can order custom cut mounting boards from Documounts in nearly any size that you need.

Archival mounting boards are ideal when you are mounting original, one-of-a-kind works of art on paper or limited edition reproductions (such as photographs or giclees).  Our archival mounting boards include Bainbridge Artcare foam core, available in thicknesses of 1/8” and 3/16”, as well as Bainbridge Alphamount Artcare 4 ply mounting boards, made from 100% alpha cellulose.

Standard mounting boards are non-archival.  They are available as both foam core and chip board.  The foam core boards are available in thicknesses of 1/8” and 3/16”.  The chip boards that we carry are the 2UB and 4UB Bainbridge mounting boards, which are 1/16” thick and 3/32” thick, respectively.  These mounting boards are ideal for mounting open edition reproductions that will be framed inside moulding that has a thin profile.

Adhesive mounting boards are also not archival.  They are best used for mounting inexpensive posters, prints and photographs.  Adhesive mounting boards are available as 1/16” thick mounting boards and 3/16” foam core.  One side of the adhesive mounting boards is coating with a sticky adhesive, so all you need to do is peel off the protective paper and then stick your artwork directly onto the sticky side of the mounting board.

When you buy a lot of custom cut mounting boards that are the same size and cut from the same board, then you will quality for a volume discount.  The volume discount on mounting boards kicks in when you buy just 4 of the same mounting boards.  The discount on mounting boards gets even bigger at each of the following amounts: 4, 8, 16, 48, 250, 1000 & 5000.  The more you buy, the more you save!

Documounts also sells the adhesives that you’ll need to mount your artwork onto the mounting boards.  Our selection of adhesives includes conservation paper tape, spray adhesive, linen mounting tape, mounting corners, and several others.  In addition to mounting boards and mounting supplies, we also sell mat boards, frames, glazing, and all of the other supplies that you’ll need to mat, mount and frame your artwork!

Mounting your artwork on acid free backing is an important part of conservation framing.  If you want your artwork to last for generations, then using materials such as acid free backing are an essential part of protecting and preserving your artwork.

Documounts carries two types of acid free backing: Bainbridge foam core and Bainbridge Artcare mounting board.  These acid free backing boards are permanently acid free.

Our foam core acid free backing is available in 2 sizes: 1/8” thick and 3/16” thick.  The thicker foam core is ideal for mounting larger works of art.  Both of these sizes of foam core acid free backing are available for the same price.  Foam core is lightweight yet sturdy, so it will not bend, crease, or buckle.  The foam core acid free backing will protect your artwork by neutralizing environmental pollutants.  The 3/16” foam core is available in white, while the 1/8” foam core is available in both white and black. Black foam core is ideal when you are also using a mat that has a black core.

Bainbridge Artcare mounting board is an acid free backing that is made of 100% alpha cellulose.  This museum quality acid free backing is an ideal option when you want to use a paper mount board.

We can expertly custom cut your acid free backing to the exact size that you require.  Best of all – you will save money when you buy a lot of acid free backing.  If you buy 4 or more of the same sized acid free backing, you’ll receive a bulk discount.  When you buy more than that, the price for acid free backing gets even lower!

Documounts also sells all of the supplies that you will need to mount your artwork onto acid free backing.  There are several different archival mounting options, such as conservation paper tape, linen mounting tape, mount strips and mounting corners.  You can also buy mat board, frames, glazing, and other framing supplies at Documounts!

Getting your artwork ready to show, or better yet sell, often requires it to be mounted.  Mounting foamboard provides you with the versatility you need to quickly mount, and easily transport or ship your artwork.  Let’s examine some of the ways that mounting foamboard can be used.

One way to use mounting foamboard is to have your prints or photos adhered to the board.  You have two options when adhering artwork to mounting foamboard.  The first option is to purchase mounting foamboard with pre-applied adhesive.  This type of mounting foamboard is perfect for framing prints and photos, but is not archival quality.  At Documounts, we carry 3/16” self-adhesive mounting foamboard with a white surface and acid-free adhesive.  However, some artists find self-adhesive mounting foamboard difficult to use because of the strength of the adhesive.

The second option is to use spray adhesive to adhere your artwork to the mounting foamboard.  If you choose this route, you may select from either Standard or Archival quality mounting foamboard.  Both our Standard and Archival mounting foamboard comes in 1/8” and 3/16” thickness.  With the additional purchase of repositionable spray mount adhesive, your artwork can then be adhered to the mounting foamboard.

Many artists also use mounting foamboard to showcase their artwork for sale.  For artists who travel between shows, or consign their work to stores and galleries, placing their artwork against mounting foamboard, and protecting it in a clear bag, is the perfect way to merchandise their work.  We offer several kits to make merchandising your work easy and affordable.

When you purchase mounting foamboard from Documounts, your order is custom cut to your exact specifications.  Discounts for orders of same sized mounting foamboard begin with the purchase of just 4 pieces.  Providing artists with high quality, affordably priced options is what we do best at Documounts.  Click here to learn more about our mounting foamboard options, and to place your order.

Artists across the country rely on Documounts for top quality framing and display supplies.  Our reputation for having the best selection, service and price is what brings artists back for all of their framing and mounting needs.  When mounting artwork, we offer a range of board backing options for you to consider.

One of our best selling board backing options is 2UB board.  2UB board backing is also commonly known as x-board or chipboard.  This type of board backing is our least expensive option.  The thickness of 2UB board backing is similar to that of a photo mat.  It comes with a white surface over a smooth gray core.  2UB board backing is ideal for thin profile framing.

Another popular option for board backing is 4UB board.  4UB board backing is slightly thicker and stiffer than 2UB board.  For artists who require board backing with a bit of stiffness, this is the best option.  Not quite as thick as foam core, 4UB board backing is the perfect middle ground between foam core and 2UB board.  It is important to note that neither the 2UB nor 4UB board backing is archival quality.

At Documounts, we also carry a wide selection of foam core for your mounting needs.  We offer foam core board backing in 1/8” and 3/16” thickness.  This type of board backing comes in archival or standard white or archival black finish.  Choosing foam core allows you the option to chose archival quality board backing, as well as self-adhesive surfaces for mounting.

If you plan on attending art fairs or festivals, consider our prepackaged display options.  We offer several options that include pre-cut mats, board backing and bags for the display and protection of your artwork.  Sold in quantities of 25 or 50, these kits offer options in the size and style of mat, and board backing for you to choose from.

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When mounting your artwork, there are many options to choose from.  One of the most popular options for mounting artwork is foam core mount board.  Documounts offers several options of foam core mount board for you to consider.  Our foam core mount board options include:

• Standard Foam Core Mount Board. Available in 1/8” and 3/16” thickness, this type of foam core mount board is stiff, sturdy and lightweight.  Both thicknesses are bright white, clay coated and come with an extra smooth surface.  The 3/16” thickness of foam core mount board provides extra support and is therefore recommended for larger projects.  Do not use standard foam core mount board for archival mounting.  Click here to view our standard mount board options.

• Adhesive Foam Core Mount Board. Our 3/16” thick adhesive foam core mount board is white with acid-free adhesive.  This type of foam core mount board is ideal for mounting posters, photos and other inexpensive prints.  While adhesive foam core mount board can be difficult to work with, art can be repositioned prior to a permanent bond being activated by applying firm pressure to the artwork.  Click here to view our adhesive mount board options.

• Archival Quality Foam Core Mount Board. We offer three options for archival quality foam core mount board.  Our white finish mount board is available in 1/8” and 3/16” thickness.  Both are made with MicroChamber technology that absorbs and neutralizes airborne pollutants and gasses.  MicroChamber technology provides the ultimate protection for your artwork.  This stiff, lightweight mount board has a matte finish.  We also offer archival quality foam core mount board in black.  This type of mount board features a black core and surface.  Black foam core mount board gives artists an excellent background for display pieces. Click here to view our archival quality foam core mount board options.

Ordering foam core mount board is as easy as picking the quality of board you require, the size and quantity you need.  Discounts are available for multiple orders of the same size piece.