Archival 4-ply Bright White Cotton Museum Board 17x22"contains 15 boards that measure 17 x 22" each. The board is a high-quality mat board used for many fine print and document projects. Whether for traditional print or digital technology, this board will provide a solid, acid-free backing that is perfect for display purposes. It can also be used for small mat cutting where, for example, a 2-ply board will provide a 1/32" separation between the work and the glazing.  

Your best print deserves the best mount possible. Presentation is half the battle and Archival Methods gives you the way to show off your best work. This is quality board designed for archival display.

For window mats and mat backing, Archival Methods recommends a thickness of 4-Ply, which creates a 1/16" separation between artwork and glazing and provides a flat, supportive backing.

4-ply    100% Cotton Fiber    Acid and Lignin-Free    Buffered with Calcium Carbonate    Protects Prints from Pollutants    Manufactured to Museum Standards    Pulp-Free    Alkaline-Free    Aluminum-Free    Made in USA

100% cotton fiber

Processed with artesian well water - pollutant and alkaline-free

Acid and lignin-free (Lignin content is tested by TAPPI 236 cm-85 and has a Kappa number of less than five)

Calcium carbonate buffer maintains proper pH levels and protects against airborne pollutants (2-3% alkaline reserve, pH 9 +/-0.5, acid-free)

Pulp-free - Contains no metal particles, waxes, plasticizers or residual bleach peroxides

Alkaline, alum-free sizing is used internally and across external surfaces

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can you please tell me how thick this is?

A: This mat board is 2-Ply / 30 Pt. (approximately 1/32) thick.

Q: 2. Hi how many gsm is this board?

A: 120 GSM.

Q: 3. Can i stick the print straight in this board? I mean normally people make a window and mount it on board as a frame? I just want to make my prints last long a d stick on sturdy media which i can cut to size on board cutters. Please suggest me a product

A: You can certainly stick prints directly to the Archival Methods 4-Ply Pearl White Conservation Mat Board.

Q: 4. I need this for my 4x6 prints , do you sell that ?

A: The Archival Methods Bright White Pre-Cut Exhibition Mat (8 x 10 Board for 4 x 6 Print, 5-Pack), B&H # ARPCM46810BW, would be the correct item for your planned usage needs.

Q: 5. How thick is this board exactly? I'm looking for something to dry mount ink jet photographs.

A: Hi Brittany -- I use this for mounting traditional photos. It is not rigid, it will bend, but it is solid enough to support your prints as long as you mat and frame them. I wouldn't use it for mounting prints without a mat.Hope this helps.Russ

Q: 6. What does 2 ply mean

A: it means thickness - the more plys the thicker and stronger (more firm) the matt - 2 ply is very good - 4 ply is better but a lot more expensive - never had an issue with 2 ply

Q: 7. Can you tell me the thickness of these boards? Looking for 1/2" thickness. And are they self adhesive on 1 side?

A: They are about 1/16" of an inch thick. They are not self adhesive as that would not be considered archival grade. We have precut 13x19" https://bhpho.to/2LeKTD8 or you can cut your own.

Q: 8. These are for a dry mounting press?

A: The Archival Methods 11 x 14" 2-Ply 100% Cotton Museum Board can be used in a dry-mount press.

Q: 9. Is there acid in these boards? If there is, how much of a concern is that to the longevity of a photo attached to it? thanks!

A: The Archival Methods Bright White Pre-Cut Exhibition Mat (11 x 14" Board for 8.5 x 11" Print, 5-Pack) is archival material. The mat is made of 100% cotton fiber that is acid- and lignin-free, and incorporates alkaline or neutral sizing, and the linen tape is a pH-neutral water-activated adhesive.

Q: 10. Do you sell any 52" mounting board?

A: The largest mounting board we sell is 40 x 60 x 3/16". https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1245123-REG/nielsen_bainbridge_cc4060_3c_clay_coated_foam_core.html