Photo Mounting & Lamination
print finishing to enhance, preserve and protect your images
Print finishing adds strength & protection, so you can enjoy your photos for longer.
Mounting and Laminating adds a professionally finished look to your enlargements and increases their longevity by providing significant stability and protection. Your print is mounted on a sturdy backing material and covered with a protective laminate that shields your print from damaging environmental factors such as heat and humidity, moisture and dirt which can, over time, cause your print to expand, contract and stick to frame glass.
These protective materials are highly recommended for prints larger than 11x14 inches, and for those that will be framed under glass. You may choose to add one to your print without the other but, together, Mounting and Lamination adds a professional, eye-catching finish that will enhance the look of your final image and protect it for a lifetime.
Please note: we do not mount or laminate customer originals; this add-on service is an option only for prints we have made.
Turnaround time: 3-5 Business Days
WHY ADD MOUNTING?
Adding a hard backing material increases the strength and rigidity of your print. In hot and humid environments a large, unmounted print will expand and contract over time, causing it to ripple, sag and stick to frame glass which permanently damages your photograph. Adding an acid-free mounting material substantially increases the lifetime of your print. We recommend mounting prints 11x14 inches and larger.
MOUNTING MATERIAL:
Smooth Mount
Smooth Mount can be applied to prints up to 46”x94”.
Smooth Mount is very dense and stable yet thin (1/16"), making it the perfect option for most framing projects. 100% acid-free with a completely smooth surface, Smooth Mount is best suited for any photographic print you wish to frame or increase the lifetime of.
WHY ADD LAMINATION?
A laminate is a clear, protective film that shields your print from damaging moisture, scratches, fingerprints and dirt; laminated prints can even be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth - ideal when framing without glass. Lamination protects against temperature fluctuations and humidity that can cause prints to stick to frame glass, while increasing the overall lifetime of your print.
LAMINATION MATERIALS:
Leather &
Pearl
LEATHER LAMINATION
Leather Laminate can be applied to prints up to 50”x94”.
Our most popular laminate with both our consumer and professional clientele, this lamination has a subtle leather-like texture that adds dimension and texture, enhancing the overall look and tactile feel of your print. It will not alter the colour or sharpness of your original print and is the perfect compliment for any type of image.
PEARL LAMINATION
Pearl Laminate can be applied to prints up to 36” wide.
Subtly textured, this lamination adds a delicate sheen to your photographic prints and is best for photos that will be viewed indoors under direct lighting conditions.
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