Acid Free Mat

These acid free non archival mats have attractive beveled inner edges and are hinged at one side to a smooth white mounting board.

Acid free mat.

These acid free non archival mats have attractive beveled inner edges and are hinged at one side to a smooth white mounting board. Select conservation paper mats by crescent made entirely of lignum free alpha cellulose core. Economical for mounting and acid free they are ideal for displaying all manner of sentimental or important documents and beautiful artwork and prints. Stained diplomaover the years i have stressed the damage acid free mats can do to your artwork diplomas historical memorabilia etc.

The acids then out gas from the matting and ooze onto the artwork. Black mounts have a smooth surface. Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard. Mat boards are sturdy boards made of quality materials that won t harm artwork photos or documents.

This stunts the process of mat burn. Acid free mats damage artwork diplomas etc. 32x40 full sheets and pre cut mats available. Arctic white mounts have a textured surface.

Due to their chemical makeup. Pyramid paper mats with neutral ph backing sheet buffered core and neutral ph facing paper. They have been buffered to temporary minimize the acids. Black mounts have a smooth surface.

Over a period of time. Mat board center pack of 10 13x16 for 9x12 white photo picture mats acid free 4 ply thickness white core for pictures photos framing 4 0 out of 5 stars 4 30 99 30. By rick published may 4 2012. Mat board center pack of 10 11x14 for 8x10 white mats clear bags backing boards acid free 4 ply thickness white core for pictures photos framing 4 8 out of 5 stars 22 19 99 19.

You may wonder why they are called acid free. Over time as light heat and humidity contact the matting the acids react and breakdown. Arctic white mounts have a textured surface. This board is considered an acid free and conservation grade by the professional picture framers association.

The problem is the mats they sell and use are not acid free. Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color. That is not to mean they are all lignin free. These mats are made from wood pulp also alpha cellulose.