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.