How thick is double weight matboard?

1/8″
Double-weight Matboard mounts have 1/8″ thickness.

What is a double weight matboard?

Double Weight Matboard is a cardboard material bonded together to create a 28-ply board (1/8″ thick). Double Weight Matboard is extremely lightweight, durable with minimal bending but, we do recommend framing mat board mounted prints. Double Weight Matboard is only available in white. Hanging hardware is not included.

What is a matboard mounted print?

Mat board sits just below the glazing in the framing package and on top of the artwork or photograph itself. It features a cutout, or mat window opening, to display the artwork underneath it. The cutout is often rectangular but sometimes circular or other shapes.

What is black styrene?

2mm Styrene. A Thin, Rigid Profile in Black or White. STYRENE is a super smooth plastic mounting substrate that resists warping, making it an excellent choice for providing rigidity to prints.

How thick is a matboard?

Matboard Thickness Mats come in either 4 PLY (0.040-0.052″) or 8 PLY (0.125″) but that doesn’t mean all PLY are the same. For example, there are 0.040″ 4 PLY and 0.052″ 4 PLY. Double or triple 4 PLY mats can also be used in place of 8 PLY mats to get a similar effect.

Can you paint matboard?

Mat board frames can be painted with watercolor, gouache, or acrylic paint. Due to the chemically stable nature of these paints, framed artwork does not react negatively with them. Once the paint has dried thoroughly, frame the artwork as soon as possible.

What is Gator mounted?

Gator board is a super rigid foam board alternative. It is great for prints that will be framed or temporary wall displays. Pair it with UV matte or gloss lamination and a back-frame for a more permanent economical wall display.

Where can I buy black styrene?

Black Styrenes are collectables in Xenoblade Chronicles. They can be found in the Central Factory and later in Colony 6.

What are mounting options for photos?

Three popular and common materials for photo mounting are: mat board, foam core, and gator board.

How big is matboard?

32″ x 40″
Most matboards are available in the standard 32″ x 40″ size. But the actual size of the board will probably be a fraction larger to allow for changes in humidity during shipping and storage. A full sheet of matboard may be squared by trimming off the excess, creating a true 32″ x 40″ board.