Archival fine art mounting
Photographic and fine art mounting protects and displays your work in a clean minimalist way and is great for exhibitions with impact, allowing viewers to focus on the work.
Archival mounting for photographers and artists
Photographic and fine art mounting is a great way to protect and display your artwork. Learn more about our mounting display options in this short video.
There are 2 steps in choosing a gallery mount
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Step 1
Substrate
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Step 2
Fixing
Step 1
Choose the Substrate
Archival Art Mounting is a process where your artwork is fixed to a substrate (backing) using a dry, non-corrosive sheet of glue. It results in your art sitting flat, and it can be fixed to the wall like this, or then put into a frame.
Aluminium
High-quality aluminium giving rigid and hardwearing backing. Fixture options: Battens or Subframe.
Watch our guide on Aluminium
Dibond
A lightweight composite of aluminium and polyethylene core. Fixture options: Battens or Subframe.
Watch our guide on Dibond
Foamex PVC
Foamex is an exceptional quality stiff & rigid foamboard. Colour options: Black or White. Fixture options: Velcro.
Watch our guide on Foamex PVC
Foamboard
Also known as foamcore, foamboard is lightweight, flexible and affordable. Colour options: White. Fixture options: Velcro or press-in fixings.
Watch our guide on Foamboard
Display Card
This 2mm quality card is our most affordable backing option. Fixtures options: Velcro.
Watch our guide on Museum Board
MDF
Durable and rigid. A durable and cost effective way to display a variety of print types. Colour: Black or White painted edges. Fixtures: Battens/ MDF Fixings.
Watch our guide on MDF
Acrylic Reverse
The artwork is backed with Perspex, aluminium or dibond then clear Perspex is mounted over the top for a very contemporary look. Fixture options: Subframe.
Watch our guide on Acrylic Reverse
Step 2
Choose Your Fixtures
All of our mounting material options have different options for fixing the artwork to the wall.
Watch our guide on Fixtures
Split Battens
As a really cost effective option, battens work by using two corresponding strips of angled wood - one mounted to the back of the substrate and another to the wall - which slot together.
Aluminium Subframe
Subframes are light, strong and are hung on screws, making them extremely versatile.
Velcro
Velcro makes mounting fast and simple. A popular choice for temporary exhibition use and light substrates such as card, Foamboard and Foamex.
MDF Fixing Options
Nail fixings are for use with MDF mounting only. There are several options and the one you choose depends on personal preference.
