Aluminium mounting
The finished print is mounted on a sheet of smooth 2.5mm rigid aluminium. Either MDF split battens, or a subframe* are then attached to the back for hanging. The picture floats elegantly out from the surface of the wall (12mm with battens, 20mm with subframe).Perspex reverse mounting
The print is bonded to a 3mm sheet of clear acrylic Perspex. A sheet of 2mm Dibond or aluminium is mounted on the reverse and the piece then cut to size to form a perfect sandwich. Perspex reverse mounts are also supplied with either battens or a subframe* for hanging.Perspex (acrylic) sandwich
The print is sandwiched between a sheet of 12mm acrylic Perspex on the front and 2mm acrylic Perspex on the back. The join is then sealed with optically clear glue to form a 14mm thick clear acrylic block. The mount comes with actrylic keyhole fixings ready for hanging. This the most expensive mounting method I offer, but makes for an exceptionally satisfying finished piece that will last a very long time (see print care).Which mount type?
All of the above mounting methods are suitable for archival prints.Aluminium mounting is a low-cost and aesthetically pleasing method of mounting exhibition prints which allows the print to be mounted framelessly, without visible fixings of any kind. Archival prints mounted in this way are expected to last about 100 years without fading (see print care).
Perspex mounting both completely protects the print and enhances its colour and definition, producing a visually stunning result.
* A subframe is recommended for prints of 36" or more in height. Battens provide rigidity across the mount as they are fixed horizontally. Hence, a print that is 24" high x 36" wide is fine with battens, but a print 36"x"36" requires a subframe.