Mounting Options
Choosing what supplies you will need to mount and hinge your artwork can be confusing. We have compiled a quick reference guide that can explain the different mounting supplies Documounts offers and what works best for your artwork.
| Product | Uses | Recommended media | Difficulty Rating | Archival Quality |
| Mounting Corners available in small, medium and large sizes | For mounting photos and art on paper. | Original art, high-end/limited edition prints and photos. | ** Easy to use. Allow time for positioning and installation. | Archival. Reversible. |
| Linen Mounting Tape 1 1/8” x 27yds | Hinge mats to backing, hinge/mount art on paper and float mounts. | High-end, limited edition art, photos, prints and light-weight fabrics | ** Easy to use. Allow time for positioning and installation. | Archival. Reversible on most surfaces. |
| Artist’s Tape 1” x 80yds | Hinge mats to backing, hinge/mount art on paper. | Open edition prints and photographs. | ** Easy to use. Allow time for positioning and installation. | Non-archival. |
Mount Strips | Lineco See-Thru Mount Strips. These plastic strips are 4” long by 1.25” high and function like a “shelf” for the art. | Original art, high-end/limited edition prints and photos. | ** Easy to use. Allow time for positioning and installation. | Archival. Reversible. |
ASAP Tape | Hinge mats to backing, hinge/mount art on paper. | High-end, limited edition art, photos, and prints. | ** Easy to use. Allow time for positioning and installation. | Archival. Reversible on most surfaces. |
½” x 36yds | Double sided, used for attaching mat board to mount/ foam board, attaching multiple mats together and attaching dust cover to back of frame. | Ok for a temporary mount. Not recommended for permanent mounting solution. | * Very easy to use. | PH neutral ATG Gold is more protective |
| 3M Spray Mount Adhesive 10.25 fl oz | Permanently mount works on paper to mount board, foam core and mat board. | Small photos and open edition prints. | *** Difficult. Can be messy watch for air bubbles. Best used with a mounting press. | Non-archival. Irreversible. |
| Adhesive Mount Board and Adhesive Foam Core | Permanently mount works on paper and fabric. | Small photos, open edition prints. | *** Difficult. Watch for air bubbles. Use with a press. | Non-archival. Irreversible |
