Bainbridge mount board is the best mount board that you can use to mount your artwork.  Documounts sells a variety of different types of Bainbridge mount board, so you are sure to find the right mount board to suit your needs.  We sell archival Bainbridge mount board, standard Bainbridge mount board, and adhesive Bainbridge mount board.

Archival Bainbridge Mount Board is available in the following formats:

Archival foam core – available in white in two thicknesses: 1/8” and 3/16”.  This type of Bainbridge mount board is lightweight yet sturdy.  Both thicknesses are available for the same price.  The thicker foam core is recommended for larger works of art.  These Bainbridge mount boards are made with MicroChamber technology that help protect your artwork against environmental pollutants.

Black archival foam core –  available as 3/16” thick foam core.  This type of Bainbridge mount board is the same as regular archival foam core, only it is black.  It is a good mounting choice when you are matting with a black core mat board.

Bainbridge Artcare 4 ply mount board – This Bainbridge mount board is part of the Bainbridge Artcare product line. Made from alpha cellulose, it is 1/16” thick and is ideal for those who want to mount with a paper mount board.

Standard Bainbridge mount board is available in the following formats:

Standard foam core – available in white in two thicknesses: 1/8” and 3/16”.  This lightweight and sturdy Bainbridge mount board is excellent for mounting open edition reproductions.

2UB Bainbridge mount board – 1/16” thick chip board for non-archival mounting purposes.

4UB Bainbridge mount board – 3/32” thick chip board for non-archival mounting purposes.

Additionally, adhesive Bainbridge mount board is available as white foam core that is 3/16” thick.

You can order custom cut Bainbridge mount board in nearly any size that you need.  Documounts offers a bulk discount when you buy 4 or more of the same custom cut Bainbridge mount board.  The discount gets bigger the more you buy – so the more you buy, the more you save!

Documounts also sells adhesives, mat boards, frame mouldings, and other matting and framing supplies.

Documounts sells several different types of backing boards that you can use to mount your artwork or photography.  We sell archival backing boards, standard backing boards, and adhesive backing boards.  The type of backing boards that are best for you will depend on what you are mounting.

• Archival backing boards are the top-quality choice if you need to mount original, one-of-a-kind artwork or photography.  They are also an ideal choice for mounting limited edition reproductions.  In short, if you are mounting something that you would like to last for generations, then use an archival backing boards that will protect and preserve your artwork or photographs.

Archival backing boards carried by Documounts include:

• • Bainbridge foam core, available in thicknesses of 1/8” or 3/16”
  • Bainbridge Artcare 4 ply white mounting board

• pH neutral backing boards are a good mounting choice if you are mounting limited edition reproductions, such as giclees or photographs.

pH neutral backing boards offered by Documounts include:

• Foam core, available in thicknesses of 1/8” or 3/16”
• Bainbridge 2UB chip board, 1/16” thick
• Bainbridge 4UB chip board, 3/32” thick

• Adhesive backing boards should only be used when mounting inexpensive prints and posters.  Once you firmly adhere the artwork to the adhesive backing board, the attachment will become permanent and it will be difficult to remove the artwork without causing damage.

Adhesive backing boards are available from Documounts as follows:

• Adhesive mounting board, 1/16” thick
• Adhesive foam core, 3/16” thick

When you buy 4 or more of the same custom cut backing boards from Documounts, you qualify for a volume discount.  When you buy more than that, the discount will get even bigger.  The more you buy, the more you save!  This is ideal for artists and photographers who need to buy a lot of backing boards to mount their artwork to sell at art galleries and art festivals.

In addition to backing boards, Documounts also sells mats, frames, glazing, adhesives, and most of the other supplies that you would need to display your artwork.

The art board mounting that you use to mount your art will come into direct contact with your artwork, so it is very important to choose the right art board mounting for your needs.  Documounts carries 3 types of art board mounting: archival, standard and adhesive.  If you’re not sure which would be the ideal type of art board mounting for you to use, read through the following descriptions of each of the art board & mounting boards to decide which one is best for you.

Archival art board mounting is the top choice for mounting important and valuable works of art, such as originals or limited edition prints.  Archival art board mounting options include Bainbridge archival foam core and Bainbridge Artcare 4 ply mount board.

Standard art board mounting is ideal for mounting open edition prints, posters and photography.  This type of art board mounting is not archival.  Standard art board mounting is available as foam core and as chip board.

Adhesive art board mounting is also not archival.  It is a permanent art board mounting solution, so it should only be used for mounting inexpensive prints, posters, and photographs.  You do not need to buy separate adhesives when you buy adhesive mount board.

When you buy art board mounting from Documounts, you can choose nearly any size that you need, and we will expertly cut your art board mounting to fit your specifications.  Plus, when you buy 4 or more of the same custom cut art board mounting, you’ll receive a volume discount.  The discount gets even bigger when you buy even more.  The discount increases at each of the following amounts: 4, 8, 16, 48, 250, 1000 & 5000.

For the archival and standard art board mounting, you will also need to purchase an adhesive for mounting your artwork onto the board.  Documounts sells many different types of adhesives, such as linen mounting tape, mounting corners, conservation paper tape, and spray adhesive, as well as many others.  We also sell mat board, frames, glazing, and all of the framing supplies that you will need to display 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!

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.

Bainbridge adhesive foam core is a convenient mounting option for photographs and works of art on paper. The difference between adhesive foam core and regular foam core is that one side of the adhesive foam core is coated with a sticky adhesive.  This sticky adhesive conveniently eliminates the need for tape. Adhesive foam core is lightweight, but it is sturdy and rigid.  This 3/16” thick foam core will not crack, bend or warp.

To mount your artwork onto adhesive foam core, start by peeling off the protective sheet, revealing the sticky side of the foam core.  Position your artwork gently in the center of the adhesive foam core.  Don’t press firmly until you feel confident that your artwork is centered just the way you want it. Your artwork can be repositioned as needed until it is perfect.  When you are ready, press firmly and evenly on the artwork to seal it to the adhesive foam core.  Lay your mat on top of the adhesive foam core and when it is centered correctly, press the mat board down firmly as well.

When should you use adhesive foam core to mount your artwork?  You should mount your artwork onto adhesive foam core when conservation is not an issue.  Adhesive foam core is pH neutral, but it is not archival.  This means that over time, the chemicals from the foam core will contribute to the yellowing and deteriorating of the artwork.

This means that if you want to mount one-of-a-kind artwork or limited edition prints, you should not use adhesive foam core.  If you are mounting open edition prints or posters, then adhesive foam core is a convenient, low-cost option.  The main benefit of adhesive foam core is that you can mount both your artwork and your mat directly onto the adhesive foam core without using tape.

Documounts sells adhesive foam core, mats, frames, and everything else you will need to mat, mount, and frame your artwork!

Bainbridge mountboard is a museum-quality paper mountboard that can be used for mounting and backing matted prints.  Bainbridge mountboard is an archival solution to mounting and protecting your prints against potential damage.

How to mount your artwork onto Bainbridge mountboard

There are a few different ways to mount your artwork using Bainbridge mountboard.  Here is a step-by-step explanation of one of the easiest ways to mat and mount your fine art or photography:

1. To mat and mount your fine art or photography on Bainbridge mountboard, start by measuring your image to determine the inner and outer size of your mat.  The size of your Bainbridge mountboard will equal the outer size of your mat.
2. Next, place your mat board face down on a clean, flat surface. Place your Bainbridge mountboard face up right next to the mat board.
3. Use an archival, acid-free tape (such as FrameTac or a linen mounting tape), to create a hinge that connects the mat board with the Bainbridge mountboard.  The hinge should allow you to open and close the two boards, similar to opening and closing a book.
4. With the two boards lying side by side, place your artwork in the center of the Bainbridge mountboard and then close the mat board on top of the Bainbridge mountboard.
5. You should see your artwork through the opening of the mat.  Carefully adjust the positioning of the artwork so that it is perfectly centered in the window.
6. Gently lift the mat board and use Lineco See-Thru Mount Strips to mount the artwork to the Bainbridge mountboard.  Place the sticky side of the Mount Strips onto the Bainbridge mountboard, with the clear side over your artwork.  This way, there will be no adhesive on your artwork – your art will only be in contact with the Bainbridge mountboard and the clear archival Mount Strip.
7. Once the artwork is well-positioned and the Mount Strips are in place, place a few strips of acid-free double-sided tape on the Bainbridge mountboard.  Close the mat on top of the Bainbridge mountboard and press firmly into place.

Bainbridge also has non-archival mounting boards available. You will find them listed under 2UB and 4UB in standard mounting board options.

Documounts conveniently carries all of your mounting and framing needs, such as mats, Bainbridge mountboard, acid-free tapes, and other mounting and framing supplies.

When your goal is conservation framing of important artworks, then using high-quality archival materials is of the utmost importance.

When should conservation framing be a priority?  If you are framing an original, one-of-a-kind work of art, then you will definitely want materials that are geared towards conservation framing.  If you are framing a limited edition print, conservation framing is also a good idea.  However, if you are framing an open edition reproduction or a poster, then conservation framing is probably not worth the extra expense.

At Documounts, we offer several types of matting, mounting and other supplies that you will need for conservation framing.  Here are some conservation framing supplies that you should consider using:

• Rag board – Rag board is the superior matting choice for conservation framing.  Because rag board is made from 100% cotton rag, it is naturally acid-free.  Documounts offers 3 types of rag board for conservation framing: 4 ply Alpharag Artcare Solid Core, 8 ply Alpharag Artcare Solid Core and Crescent Ragmats.
• Mount board – Bainbridge AlphaMount ArtCare mount boards are the premier mounting boards for conservation framing.  Because the artwork will be in direct contact with the mount board, always choose the most archival option for conservation framing. Foamboard also comes in an archival option and are considered just as protective.
• Archival tapes – Because the tape you use to mount your artwork onto mount board will typically have direct contact with your artwork, you always want to use an archival tape for conservation framing purposes.  Linen Mounting Tape or Conservation Paper Tape are excellent options.
• Mount strips – If you don’t want any adhesives in direct contact with your artwork, use Lineco See-Thru Mount Strips.  These archival strips do not come in to direct with your artwork, making them an ideal choice for conservation framing.

Documounts offers everything you will need for conservation framing.  If you have any questions, call our toll free help line!

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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