Mounting & Framing

Resources for exhibition presentation

As a studio committed to helping produce the finest exhibitions possible, we understand that presentation is a critical part of many projects. Many of our clients have highly specific needs when it comes to the finishing of their work. From our studio tables to the walls of a gallery exhibition, mounting, conservation and framing are often requirements to successfully complete a project.

For our clients that need full-fledged start-to-finish production, from print, to finish, to final delivery, we make sure this process can achieve the highest quality possible. Within our own resources and close network, we can help meet any specification or presentation idea that our clients dream up.

Many prints need to be mounted on a substrate to ensure they lay flat and do not move or cockle of time and humidity changes. Depending on how the work needs to be presented, size, and budget there are several archival options available.

Mounting and Finishing Options

Dibond

Dibond is made of two sheets of thin gauge aluminum bonded to a thermoplastic PVC core. Its surface is smooth, flat, and very rigid. Dibond is half the weight of aluminum, making it the premium archival backing material for large or oversized prints.

Sintra

An economical, lightweight archival backing material, sintra is made of PVC and available in large sheets of 1/8" and 1/4" thickness. It has a matte finish, with a slight surface texture, and is available in black or white. It is not as rigid as dibond, but when used in a frame or with a brace, is an excellent backing choice.

Museum Board

This is the standard for framers, conservators, museums and collectors for the mounting and preservation of fine art prints. Museum board is made from100% acid and lignin free cotton rag, and is buffered with calcium carbonate for added protection. Museum board comes in a variety of tones and thickness

Foam Board

An economical, non-archival backing material available in 3/16" and 1/2" thickness. Foam board is lightweight, with a smooth surface, and available in black or white. This is best for use in temporary presentations.

Aluminum

This is an extremely smooth and flat backing material. Aluminum is available in 0.63 and 0.80 thickness.

Plexiglass

Plexiglass can be used as both a face mount in front of a print or as a backing. Plexi has a flat and extremely smooth surface. It is also both archival and durable. Available in white, clear, and black, with a range of thicknesses.

Film Lamination

Protection from UltraViolet (UV) radiation is a key step in making sure prints can stand the test of time. Framing and glazing is one solution to this, but for some applications, prints can be laminated with UV film to offer protection against handling, dust, and of course, UV light.

Film over-lamination is an option used to protect photographs that are displayed without traditional framing and glazing. The film lamination process combines pressure-sensitive distortion-free adhesives with optically clear PET film, and applies them directly to the face of the print. This acid-free PET film does not compromise or alter the color of your prints, and the material is thin and flexible to reduce added bulk. Overall, a film laminate adds depth and crisp detail in an assortment of finishes, such as matte, luster, and glossy.

The surface can also be protected with a face mounted acrylic plexiglass in a number of finishes. The type of paper used in this process matters for the best results.

* You can read more about our Acrylic printing process here.

Framed Richard Corman Artwork, 'Basquiat NYC, 1984'

Richard Corman, 'Basquiat NYC, 1984'

We are part of a community of professionals

Brooklyn Editions maintains close partnerships and collaborates weekly with select local framers to help take the presentation of our clients' work to the highest level possible. Our partners can accomplish the most specific and demanding projects imaginable — there is no limit to their sensitivity towards quality, execution, and finish.

Each step of the process is considered

We take the time to work with our partners and clients to determine the best solution that not only perfectly compliments their project, but also lives up to the beauty and standard of the print work we have created together.

Downing Frames in Brooklyn, New York

Museum Quality Framing