What is a block mounted print?
Block mounting is the process of mounting any print or poster to a solid backing board which allows you to hang your artwork with a frame-free finish. Posters and prints can be block mounted on a number of mediums including MDF (medium density fibreboard), foam board or a variety of polyurethane boards.
What does block mounted mean?
Block mounting is the process of adhering (laminating) a photograph, poster or any other printed paper onto a rigid backing board, which in most cases would be a “block” of MDF wooden board.
What are mounted prints?
Mounted prints are very similar visually to a regular paper print, but with an extra rigid backing meant to provide stability and protection. In short, the art print is mounted onto the substrate for ultimate protection against warping and damaged corners.
How do you hang a block mounted picture?
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What does block mounting look like?
Block mounts will usually feature edges that can look unfinished or faded (especially in cases where the MDF boards absorb the black stain). Block mounts can also leave the corner of the artwork unprotected and at great risk of damage. If there is eventual damage, the artwork is often unrepairable.
How much does it cost to mount a picture?
Pricing. The cost for custom framing varies greatly, depending on the materials. The frames themselves can range from $16 per foot to $200 per foot. A 7×5-inch double-mat, clear-glass mounting for a photograph costs about $120, while an 8×10 conservation-glass frame for a college diploma averages $200.
What does mounted photo mean?
Photographic mounting describes a process of using adhesive to fix a photo print to a solid rigid material, known as a substrate. The type of photographic mounting we use at Metroprint uses large rollers to seal photographic prints to a substrate, as opposed to other warm techniques, such as heat mounting.
What is the difference between a canvas and a mounted photo?
A canvas print, not to be confused with a canvas painting, is an image printed from an inkjet printer onto canvas. A mounted print is a paper print attached to a backing board. The emphasis of this print is to preserve the photo and prepare it for framing or hanging on a wall.
What does mounted picture mean?
Photographic mounting describes a process of using adhesive to fix a photo print to a solid rigid material, known as a substrate.
How do I display mounted prints?
The easiest solution is to use thick self-adhesive rubber bumpers found on Amazon and Home Depot. Place one at each corner of the print about 4 inches toward the center to hide their appearance. Place the bumpers 4″ from the outside edge so they are less visible.
Can you frame a mounted print?
You can absolutely frame a mounted print. A great thing about matting and framing mounted prints is that they will be easier to handle and there will also be less risk of damaging the artwork or photo in the process. Another way you might want to frame a mounted print is by using a floating frame (Amazon).
What is block mounted canvas?
Block Mounting Framing consists of a ‘canvas type’ print pasted onto a solid board backing. These block mounts are available with white or black sides. Any prints can be mounted onto these frames, so you are not limited to just canvas or photos.
What is a block mount?
What is a block mount? Block mounting is the process of mounting or sticking any print or poster to a solid backing board which allows you to hang your artwork with a frame-free finish. This is an affordable alternative to framing your picture.
How do I choose a block mount for my print?
Choose your Block Mount size, and we will use the latest Canon print technology, together with fade resistant inks, to create the perfect print. We will seal with laminate before mounting on a deep block with smooth, matt black edging.
Are block mounted posters worth it?
For a business or home where you only wish to display your block mounted poster for a short time frame, then block mounting is perfect due to its low cost and light weight wall fixture requirements (more on this shortly). However, a good quality block mount on a polyurethane board will not only be cost effective, but will also last for many years.
Is block mounting suitable for artwork?
If you have a high value artwork (monetary or intrinsic value) or your artwork is impossible to replace then block mounting may not be suitable. This is because high value or original art should only by framed with conservation framing in mind.