Clovishound
Senior Member
I am interested in mounting some of my inkjet prints. I have done some of them using spray adhesive, and had OK results, but not sure about long term issues. I am considering using Gator board vs traditional foamcore. I find that foamcore is very prone to damage. The major downside to Gator board is the price. They do make a self adhesive Gator board, and that would solve the mounting dilemma, but I would be unable to leave a border of substrate material around the print, unless I get the regular Gator board and use spray adhesive for mounting. FYI, I do have my dad's old dry mount press buried in the garage somewhere, as well as the tack iron. I have priced mount tissue and it's not cheap either. I have not read good things about heat dry mount for inkjet prints, however.
I also have the capability of cutting mats, although I don't have a good workspace to do that right now, and archival mat board is pricey, and hard to get, unless I start a small company and can buy from local framing suppliers. Add to that, you would really need to add a frame to the mix, which also increases the price considerably.
Advice? Thoughts? Experiences?
I also have the capability of cutting mats, although I don't have a good workspace to do that right now, and archival mat board is pricey, and hard to get, unless I start a small company and can buy from local framing suppliers. Add to that, you would really need to add a frame to the mix, which also increases the price considerably.
Advice? Thoughts? Experiences?
