Acid Free Mat

Virtually all mat boards today are acid free.

Acid free mat.

Select conservation paper mats by crescent made entirely of lignum free alpha cellulose core. By rick published may 4 2012. The acids then out gas from the matting and ooze onto the artwork. 32x40 full sheets and pre cut mats available.

Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color. These acid free non archival mats have attractive beveled inner edges and are hinged at one side to a smooth white mounting board. Economical for mounting and acid free they are ideal for displaying all manner of sentimental or important documents and beautiful artwork and prints. Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard.

Acid free mats damage artwork diplomas etc. Over time as light heat and humidity contact the matting the acids react and breakdown. The problem is the mats they sell and use are not acid free. Arctic white mounts have a textured surface.

Black mounts have a smooth surface. Mat boards are sturdy boards made of quality materials that won t harm artwork photos or documents. Black mounts have a smooth surface. This stunts the process of mat burn.

Mat boards are deemed acid free when the mat boards have been bathed in calcium carbonate neutralizing the acid on the mat board. Pyramid paper mats with neutral ph backing sheet buffered core and neutral ph facing paper. These acid free non archival mats have attractive beveled inner edges and are hinged at one side to a smooth white mounting board. 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.

Stained diplomaover the years i have stressed the damage acid free mats can do to your artwork diplomas historical memorabilia etc. That is not to mean they are all lignin free. Acid free mat boards are mat boards that have been treated to a neutral ph. These mats are made from wood pulp also alpha cellulose.

Due to their chemical makeup. You may wonder why they are called acid free. Arctic white mounts have a textured surface. 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.