This
information is given only as guidelines. We cannot be
responsible for any damage
incurred to prints as a result of framing or mounting activities.
Since these prints are
such odd sizes, and, depending on the size purchased, very large,
framing
can
be somewhat difficult and expensive.
The
most economical framing solution we have found is to buy sectional
metal frames and backing
materal
like "Foam Core" and assemble everthing yourself.
A
good and proven source of sectional metal frames is Pictureframes.com Their
sectional metal
frames
can be found
here. Should this link stop working, going to the site and
searching on
"economy
metal" should find the selections. (Note that I am NOT getting a kickback
from this site)
#777BLK
(a simple black design) is well-liked by most customers. Order
the frame as horizontal
and
vertical pairs that exactly match the size of your print.
Assembly of the frame is very
easy and only requires a small flat screwdriver.
Foam
Core board is easy to find online, in frame shops, and at chain stores
like Michaels. Most
stores
have cutting equipment and will cut your board to exact size for a
small extra fee.
The print can be mounted (glued) to the backing board if desired.
This should ideally be done
professionally with a "cold press", something many framers have.
But most framers do
not have 48" or 72" presses.
If you are brave and have patience and steady hands, it is possible to
use something like 3M
Photo Mount spray adhesive and very carefully do this yourself.
I have personally assisted
in doing this with a print that was 8 feet long and 1 foot high.
It was successful, but the
"pucker factor" was off the scale.
These
prints will last a long time without glass. Should glass be
desired, it is critical that some
manner
of spacer be inserted into the frame between the print and the glass to
preclude the print
sticking
to the glass. If glass is used it almost becomes necessary to
mount the print to the backing board.
Otherwise, seasonal changes in humidity may cause the print to buckle
slightly which may
then lead to sticking against the glass.
The information above is given only as guidelines. We cannot be
responsible for any damage
incurred to prints as a result of framing or mounting activities.
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