FAQs
aka Frequently Asked Questions
What is museum glass?
Museum glass is glass which offers exceptional clarity and protection from elements.
Our framer uses Tru Vue museum glass.
What is float mounting?
A float is where the artwork sits on top of the mat board rather than being behind a window like in an overmount. Floating the artwork allows you to show all the edges of the piece, showing off details that add to the look like the texture of the paper. The mat is then bigger than the size of the work to give some breathing room around it.
Floating the art on top of the board requires spacers to create that air gap and keep the art from touching the glass. These are small wooden or mat board covered foam strips that sit perfectly behind the rebate of the frame to create an almost box-like enclosure when the artwork is in place in the frame, keeping the artwork back in the frame and the glass at the front.
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What is overmounting?
Overmounts are achieved by sandwiching the artwork between a mat board with a window cut in it to reveal the image, and a backing board.
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