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Matting Photos & Matting Artwork

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Matting photos & matting artwork is both easy and affordable when you buy mats from Documounts.  We sell both pre-cut mats and custom cut mats for matting photos & matting artwork.

Our pre-cut mats are cut from pH neutral mat board, so they are ideal if you are matting photos & matting artwork that are part of an open edition.  They are available in white or black, as single or double mats.  If you will be matting photos & matting artwork that are standard sizes (such as 5×7, 8×10, or 11×14), then our pre-cut mats are perfect for you.  You can buy them in packs of 25.

We also sell archival mats for matting photos & matting artwork that are one-of-a-kind, or part of a limited edition.  Custom cut archival mats are perfect for matting photos & matting artwork where conservation is a top priority.  Our museum-quality rag mats are the top-of-the-line choice for matting photos & matting artwork.

If you need affordable mats for matting inexpensive photos & matting inexpensive artwork (such as posters), we also sell economy mats in a variety of colors.

When you buy 4 or more of the same custom cut mats for matting photos & matting art, you’ll receive a bulk discount.  When you buy more than that, the discount gets even deeper!  The discount gets bigger at each of the following amounts: 4, 8, 16, 48, 250, 1000 & 5000.  This is ideal for artists and photographers who are matting a lot of photos & matting a lot of art for upcoming art shows.

You will also need to buy an adhesive for matting photos & matting artwork.  We sell both pH neutral and archival adhesives.  If you are matting photos & matting artwork using pH neutral mats, then you can also use a pH neutral adhesive, such as double-sided Scotch ATG tape.  If you are matting photos & matting artwork using archival mats, then you should use an archival adhesive, such as conservation paper tape or linen mounting tape.

Photo Matting & Photo Mounting

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Documounts sells everything you will need for photo matting & photo mounting.  We specialize in creating custom cut mats and custom cut mount boards for photo matting & photo mounting.  We also sell many different types of adhesives that you will need for photo matting & photo matting.

The types of photo matting & photo mounting supplies that are best for you will depend on what exactly you are matting & mounting.  If you are matting & mounting a one-of-a-kind photo or a limited edition photo, then you should use an archival mat, mount and adhesive for the highest quality photo matting & photo mounting possible.  On the other hand, if you are matting & mounting an open edition photo, then you can use a pH neutral mat, mount and adhesive for photo matting & photo mounting.

You can order custom cut photo matting & photo mounting in nearly any size you need when you buy them from Documounts.  You can also order mats in nearly any color of the rainbow.  With our wide selection of mats & mounts, you can design the best photo matting & photo mounting to showcase your photography.

If you need to do a lot of photo matting & photo mounting, then you’ll enjoy the bulk discounts you’ll receive when you buy a lot of photo matting & photo mounting from Documounts.  You only need to buy 4 of the same custom cut mats or 4 of the same custom cut mount boards to begin receiving the discount.  This is perfect if you are a photographer and you need a lot of photo matting & photo mounting to get ready for your next art show!

In addition to photo matting, photo mounting and adhesives, Documounts also sells frame mouldings, glazing, and many other basic matting and framing supplies that you’ll need to display your photos.

How to Choose the Best Mat to Mat Pictures

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Whenever you need to mat pictures, the best place to buy mats is Documounts.  Documounts gives ample volume discounts when you buy a lot of mats to mat pictures in large quantities.  For instance, if you are an artist or photographer and you need to mat pictures to get ready for your upcoming art show, you’ll save a lot of money when you mat pictures using mats from Documounts.

Documounts offers a wide variety of mats that you can use to mat pictures.  Here are some of the options you will have when you buy mats from Documounts:

  • You can choose the quality of mat board that you need.  You can choose to mat pictures using archival mats, pH neutral mats, or economy mats.  How do you know which one to choose?  If you need to mat pictures that are original, one-of-a-kind works of art, then use an archival mat.  If you need to mat pictures that are open edition reproductions, you can use a pH neutral mat.  If you will mat pictures that are inexpensive posters, prints or photos, then you might want to use an affordable economy mat.
  • You’ll have a world of mat colors to choose from when you buy your mats from Documounts. You can mat pictures using white mats, off-white mats, black mats, or any color of the rainbow.  You can also choose to mat pictures with white core mats, black core mats, or solid core mats.
  • Do you want to mat pictures with an extra thick mat board?  Documounts also carries 6 ply mats and 8 ply mats.

When you need to mat pictures that are the same size, you’ll save money when you buy the same custom cut mats from Documounts.  The more you buy, the more you save!

In addition to mats, Documounts also sells mount boards, adhesives and all of the essential supplies that you’ll need to mat pictures.

Everything You’ll Need to Mat Art

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Knowing how to mat art is an important skill for any artist or photographer.  When you know how to mat art, you can mat all of your own art to display and sell at art festivals and art galleries.

Learning to mat art is easy!  In this article, you can quickly learn about all of the supplies that you’ll need to mat art, all of which you can purchase at Documounts.  At Documounts, we sell everything you’ll need to mat art from mat board and mount board, to adhesives and clear bags that will protect your art while it is on display.

The most important supply you’ll need to mat art is mat board, of course!  At Documounts, we carry a wide range of mat board in over 100 colors.  You can choose to mat art using archival quality mat board, pH neutral mat board, or economy mat board, depending on the type of art that you’d like to mat.  You can also choose to mat art using a solid core mat board, black core mat board, or white core mat board.  If you want to mat art with an extra thick mat, we also carry 6 ply and 8 ply mat boards, too.  You can mat art with custom cut mat board, cut to nearly any size that you need!

You’ll also need a mount board to mat art.  The mount board goes behind the art and acts as a sturdy, protective surface.  Documounts sells archival mount board, standard mount board, and adhesive mount board.

If you need to mat art in large quantities, you’ll enjoy the volume discounts you’ll receive at Documounts when you buy a lot of mat boards and mount boards!  You only need to buy 4 of the same size mat or mount board to receive a bulk discount.  The discount gets even bigger the more that you buy.

The last supply that you’ll need to mat art is an adhesive.  Documounts sells a lot of different adhesives that you can use to mat art, such as linen mounting tape, conservation paper tape, adhesive sprays, and many more.

Where to Buy High Quality Frames & Mounting

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Choosing the right frames & mounting is easy when you shop at Documounts.  Our selection of frames & mounting appeals to a wide variety of decorating styles, while fulfilling your need for affordable, high-quality frames & mounting.

Documounts carries both custom cut frames and readymade frames.  Mounting options include archival mounts, standard mounts, or adhesive mounts.  With all of these choices, you are sure to design the best combination of frames & mounting to suit your needs.

For instance, are you interested in conservation framing?  If so, you can choose any type of frames, mounting & matting boards that are archival, and UV resistant glazing to create a framing solution that will protect and preserve your artwork throughout the years.

Do you need a lot of frames & mounting so that you can display a lot of artwork to sell at upcoming art shows?  If so, then Documounts is the place for you.  You’ll receive generous discounts on both frames & mounting when you buy in bulk.  You actually don’t even need to buy a ton of frames & mounting to receive a discount.  You will receive a discount if you buy 4 or more custom cut wood frames, or 3 of the same readymade frames.  Mounting boards qualify for a bulk discount when you buy just 4 of the same custom cut mounting board.  If you need mat board, they also quality for bulk discounts when you buy just 4 of the same custom cut mat boards.

This is why buying frames & mounting from Documounts is so affordable.  This is excellent news for artists and photographers who sell a lot of artwork at art shows, because it allows them to display their art using top-quality frames & mounting.

In addition to frames and mounts, Documounts also sells all of the supplies that you need to assemble your frames & mounting – from adhesives to hanging wire, and much more!

The Elegance and Appeal of Double Matted Artwork

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Double matted artwork has a more sophisticated appearance than artwork that is only single matted.  Double matted artwork has a richer presence due to the elegance of the double mat.

If you are an artist or a photographer and you want to sell double matted photos or double matted works of art, you will be delighted at how easy it is to order double mats from Documounts.  We have a wide variety of mats that you can choose from to create the exact double matted display for your artwork.  Whether you want your artwork double matted in two mats of the same color or two different colored mats, you have the ability to create a unique and stunning presentation for your artwork.  You can also choose to create double mats from archival mat board, pH neutral mat board, or economy mat board.  Your double matted artwork can feature white core mats, solid core mats, or black core mats.  With this much choice, it is super-easy to create the best double mats to showcase your artwork or photography!

If you need a large quantity of mats to present a lot of double matted artwork, then you will enjoy the deep discounts that you’ll receive when you buy mats in bulk at Documounts.  You only need to buy 4 or more of the same custom cut mats to receive a discount.  When you buy more than that, the discount gets even bigger!  This makes it both easy and affordable for you to sell a lot of double matted artwork at your next art show.

Double matted artwork fits well into both our readymade and custom cut frames.  For an elegant presentation, consider framing your double matted artwork in our stylish gold frames or dark wood frames.  For a more contemporary and modern approach, try framing your double matted artwork in our trendy light wood frames or black frames.

Documounts also sells everything you’ll need to frame your double matted artwork, from glazing to mount board to adhesives.

Buy Pre-Cut Mat Board in Standard Sizes from Documounts

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Documounts sells pre-cut mat board in standard sizes.  Our pre-cut mat board will easily fit into readymade frames, making them a convenient way to display your artwork.  Our pre-cut mat board is sold in packs of 25, so if you need to mat a lot of artwork for your upcoming art show, these pre-cut mat boards are just the thing for you!

Our pre-cut mat board is cut from pH neutral mat board.  These mats are temporarily acid-free.  Over time, they will become acidic, contributing to the deterioration of the artwork.  Therefore, these pre-cut mat boards are ideal for open edition reproductions and photographs.  If you need to mat original works of art or limited edition prints, then your best bet is to order custom cut mats from Documounts, which we can cut from archival mat board in the size that you require.

Pre-cut mat board is available from Documounts in the following sizes:

8 x 10 – inside window of 4.5 x 6.5, fits a 5 x 7 image

11 x 14 – inside window of 7.5 x 9.5, fits an 8 x 10 image

16 x 20 – inside window of 10.5 x 13.5, fits an 11 x 14 image

You can buy these pre-cut mat boards in white or black, both with a white core.  You can order them as single or double mats.

If you are a digital photographer, you will enjoy the convenience of our Digital Fit pre-cut mat board.  These pre-cut mat boards are sized to fit digital printer sizes.  Pre-cut mat board is available in the following Digital Fit Sizes:

12 x 16 – inside window of 7.5 x 11.5, fits an 8 x 12 image

12 x 16 – inside window of 8 x 10.5, fits an 8.5 x 11 image

18 x 24 – inside window of 12.5 x 18.5, fits a 13 x 19 image

The Digital Fit Mat Kits include 25 pieces of pre-cut mat board, 25 pieces of foam core backing, and clear adhesive bags sized to fit your matted artwork.

The packs of standard size pre-cut mat board are also available as Market Ready Mat Kits, which include the foam core backing and clear bags as well.

Mat Photos & Mat Artwork with Mats from Documounts

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Need to mat photos & mat artwork?  Documounts specializes in creating custom cut mats that you can use to mat photos & mat artwork.

If you are an artist or a photographer and you need to mat photos & mat artwork for upcoming art festivals or gallery shows, you will save money when you buy a lot of mats from Documounts to mat photo & mat artwork.  The bulk discount kicks in when you buy just 4 of the same custom cut mat.  When you buy more than that, the discount gets even bigger!  The discount increases at each of the following amounts: 4, 8, 16, 48, 250, 1000 & 5000.

At Documounts, it’s easy to create exactly what you need to mat photos & mat artwork.  You can choose from a number of different options when creating mats to mat photos & mat artwork.  For instance, the colors that you use to mat photos & mat artwork will have a huge impact on the final presentation of your photos & art.  At Documounts you can choose from a wide range of over 100 different colors.  You can also mat photos & mat artwork with double or triple mats.

You can also choose the quality of mat that you need to mat photos & mat artwork.  Documounts carries archival mats, pH neutral mats, and economy mats.  You should use archival mats to mat photos & mat artwork that are either one-of-a-kind or part of a limited edition run.  You can use pH neutral mats to mat photos & mat artwork that are part of an open edition.  Economy mats can be used to mat photos & mat posters that are inexpensive.

Documounts also sells all of the other supplies that you’ll need to mat photos & mat artwork, such as adhesives and mount boards.  We also sell frames and framing supplies, too!

Order Custom Cut Photo Mats from Documounts

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Do you need custom cut photo mats?  Documounts specializes in expertly creating custom cut photo mats in any size that you need.  We carry a vast range of mat board, allowing you to choose your preferred color as well as the quality of the mat board.  You can also create double mats or triple mats.

We sell archival photo mats, pH neutral photo mats, and economy photo mats to suit your matting needs.  If you’re not sure whether you need archival, pH neutral or economy photo mats, consider the following:

  • Archival photo mats are museum-quality and permanently acid-free.  If conservation framing is a priority for you, use archival mat board.  These photo mats are ideal for limited edition photos.
  • pH neutral photo mats are temporarily acid-free, but over time the protective buffering will wear off, exposing your photos to chemical deterioration such as yellowing, staining and fading.  Use pH neutral photo mats only if you are matting open edition photos.
  • Economy photo mats have an acidic core, although the surface is buffered to be temporarily acid free.  Use these photo mats only if you are matting open edition photos.

After you select the quality of the mat board that suits your needs, choose the color, size and quantity of mats that you require.

If you need to buy a lot of photo mats to get ready for an upcoming exhibition of your work, then you will be delighted to hear that Documounts offers deep bulk discounts when you buy a large quantity of photo mats.  You only need to buy 4 of the same custom cut photo mats to start receiving the bulk discount.  When you buy more than that, the discount gets even deeper!

Documounts also sells mount board, frames, adhesives and other supplies that you will need to mat, mount and frame your artwork.  We are your one-stop shop when you need to prepare for art shows!

How to Order Photo Mat Board from Documounts

Friday, December 11th, 2009

If you need photo mat board, Documounts has several different options for buying the perfect photo mat board to suit your needs.  Documounts specializes in creating custom cut photo mat board in the exact size and quantity that you need.  We also sell Digital Fit Mat Kits, which include pre-cut digital photo mat board in sizes that fit prints made from digital printers.  This article will focus on custom cut photo mat board, leading you through the process of selecting and ordering your photo mats.

Custom Cut Photo Mat Board

Documounts can expertly create custom cut photo mat board in nearly any size and color that you need.  We carry 4 ply, 6 ply and 8 ply mat board.  We can also create double and triple mats, too!  With such an array of choice, you can easily select the right custom cut mat board to best showcase your photographs.

To order your custom cut photo mat board, first decide on the quality of the mat board.  We carry archival, pH neutral, and economy photo mat board.  The type of mat board that you need will depend on the type of photo that you are matting.  Is it a limited edition photo, or a one-of-a-kind vintage photo?  If so, then you should use an archival photo mat board.  Are you matting open edition photographs?  Then you can use pH neutral photo mat board.  If you are matting inexpensive photos, then you can use economy photo mat board.

After you choose the quality of the photo mat board, choose the brand, color and size that you require.  You’ll need to provide the size you need for the outer dimensions as well as the inner window opening.  Finally, let us know the quantity of photo mat board that you need.  If you buy a lot of the same photo mat board, you’ll receive a volume discount!  You only need to buy 4 or more of the same photo mat board to receive the bulk discount.