Mounting Board for Prints

[Be_there]

I have some large prints to frame. Can anybody advise me on the best material to use as a (rigid) backing to mount the prints onto, and the best way to get them completely flat? I already have Spraymount and I'm guessing I might need some sort of specialist roller?

Thanks in advance.

[robertwgross]

I mount all of my large prints on ordinary foamboard. This is the white stuff sold at arts and crafts stores under various names such as Gator Board.

I use spray adhesive on the foamboard, then drop the print neatly on it. I put it in a home-made press that is simply two sheets of plywood with some bricks for ballast.

---Bob Gross---

[Be_there]

Thanks - I'll get down to my local art materials shop and buy some.

[Be_there]

Bob - if you see this and you know - 3mm, 5mm or 10mm foamboard? Thanks

[photofinish]

The art supply store I go to has 8x10 dry mount boards with a sticky back where all I do is peel off the paper, and use a brayer (sp?). This looks like a small paint roller...

[robertwgross]

5mm foamboard is what is sold here.

---Bob Gross---

[vfilby]

If you are buying foamcore, be sure to get acid free if the photo is to be mounted for an extended period of time.

I have never used the spray adhesive so I can not comment on it, but when framing I mount the photo using archival linen tape.

Cheers,