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Professional photo mounting & framing

Photographic mounting

Photographic mounting is a great way to present your photos or artwork for exhibitions or the home.

Surfaces such as Aluminium and Dibond are prized for durability, MDF for rigidity, Foambard and Foamex for lightweight versatility. Reverse Perspex is ideal for vibrant colours and aluminium adds a modern twist. Each material has its own particular characteristics so please feel free to contact us if you would like some advice.

Handmade photo frames

Our bespoke framing service gives you the choice of the classic photo frame in either oak veneer, smooth black or white smooth wood in either narrow or wide settings. The photo frame comes with or without window mounts and uses Water White Float glass in 2mm and 3mm thicknesses giving optimum colour rendition.

You can also choose just to order your photo online, then come and see one of our framing team to choose from six styles of picture frame, thousands of frame mouldings, and a wide range of framing glass.

Mounting and Framing types

Card Mounting

Sizes up to 60 x 40 inches We use grey centred board made from alpha cellulose providing very high degrees of protection. Our board passes the Silver Tarnish test making it suitable for mounting precious photographs. With a ph value of 7.5 even after 200 years, this board offers a very high protection for the future. Turn around time: Five working days from print time.

Aluminium Mounting

Sizes up to 40 x 30 inches with wooden battens /60 x 40 inches with aluminium sub frame Aluminium mounting is widely popular due to the archival quality of the material. Although considerably heavier and slightly less rigid than Dibond, Aluminium has the advantage of a clean silver edge which many find attractive. Turn around time: Ten working days from print time.

Dibond Mounting

Sizes up to 40 inches x 30 inches with wooden battens /60 inches x 40 inches with aluminium sub frame Dibond® is an composite display material comprising two sheets of archival quality thin aluminium with a thermoplastic core. It is valued for its lightweight rigidity and clean white coating. At an additional cost panels can be supplied with wooden batons up to 40×30 inches or Aluminium sub-frames. Turn around time: Ten working days from print time.

Kapa Mounting

Kapamount is a superior foam board with aluminium liners. It is a tough lightweight board with a polyurethane hard foam core free from CFCs. Ideal for mounting with excellent stay flat properties, it is Aluminium backed with plastic coated cellulose liners with a white primer finish. Turn around time: Five working days

Reverse Perspex Mounting

Sizes up to 120 inches x 72 inches / Supplied with an Aluminium sub-frame Perspex mounting is a contemporary way to present photographic prints for interiors and exhibitions. The print is bonded to Acrylic using a silicon gel and then backed with 2mm Dibond. Once the Perspex has been bonded to the front of your print the refraction of light through the Perspex gives a high definition effect and deep saturated colour. Turn around time: By negotiation

Foamboard Mounting

Sizes up to 84 inches x 48 inches in 5mm or 10mm  Foamboard is a lightweight mounting material used for large hanging signs and displays or as a smooth and rigid substrate for framing photographs. Prints mounted to foamboard may be attached to the wall using velcro or small nails. Surprisingly sturdy and very light. Turn around time: Five working days from print time

Foamex Mounting

Sizes up to 120 inches x 60 inches in 3mm or 5mm  Foamex is ideal if you need a robust material that will suffer a few hangings without denting or complaining. Made of solid PVCis is often used for simple, non archival purposes such touring shows or public exhibitions. Mounted prints can later be framed if required. Turn around time: Five working days from print time

MDF Mounting

Sizes up to 60 inches x 40 inches 12mm  Commonly used by museums for information boards, this material is extremely rigid, durable and perhaps rather heavy in the larger sizes. Perfect for adding a chunky look to small prints. Supplied with wooden battens, this is a complete finish that will last. Turn around time: Ten working days from print time

Classic photo framing in solid oak

Sizes up to 40 x 30 inches Natural oak wood is perfect for setting off warm tones and compliments most photographic prints. Available in: narrow: (15mm) and wide: (20mm) Turn around time: By negotiation For larger sizes and a wider range of framing options, please visit our bespoke framing service at Metro Imaging.

Classic photo framing in smooth black

Sizes up to 40 x 30 inches The black option has a deep, black satin finish, which is perfect for showing off strong photographic prints. Available in: narrow: (15mm) and wide: (20mm) Turn around time: By negotiation For larger sizes and a wider range of framing options, please visit our bespoke framing service at Metro Imaging.

Classic photo framing in smooth white

Sizes up to 40 x 30 inches This option has a solid, smooth finish and is perfect for the neutral presentation of photographic prints. Available in: narrow: (15mm) and wide: (20mm) Turn around time: By negotiation For larger sizes and a wider range of framing options, please visit our bespoke framing service at Metro Imaging.

For our full bespoke range including 1000’s of mouldings, glazing, fixing and custom Lightboxes please email enquiries@metroimaging.co.uk, or call us within working hours on 020 7865 0000

 

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