The 11 x 14" Archival Methods 11x14" Mat & Presentation Kitfor 8.5 x 11" Print from Archival Methods 11x14" Mat & Presentation Kitis used for presentation, exhibition, or just to preserve your prints, photographs, or documents. The kit consists of a 4-ply, bright white museum board, which is made of 100% cotton with a 1/8" thick acid-free foam backing board. The archival museum board has a centered, 8.25 x 10.75" bevel-cut window that can be hung in a vertical or horizontal orientation. In addition, the kit includes mounting corners to mount your photograph to the foam board and Tyvek tape to hinge both boards together. Once everything has been assembled, you can carefully place your mounted photograph inside the crystal-clear bag with an adhesive closure.

4-Ply Museum Board with Bevel-Cut Window    1/8" Thick Acid-Free Foam Board Backing    Archival and Acid-Free Boards    To Present, Exhibit, and Preserve Prints    Bright White Materials    8.25 x 10.75" Centered Window    For Vertical or Horizontal Orientation    Crystal Clear Bag with Adhesive Closure    Includes Mounting Corners and Tyvek Tape

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. 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: 2. Is the color bright white, normal white or is it a yellowish white?I'm required to get white acid free mounting board 4 ply 11x14 so I don't know if this will work for my darkroom black and white prints.Thanks!

A: I'd say it is a light cream white. It definitely fits some photos much better than the usual harsh gallery white.

Q: 3. 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: 4. Can you please tell me how thick this is?

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

Q: 5. Hi how many gsm is 2 ply and 4 ply?

A: 2-ply ≈ 260 g/m2 3-ply ≈ 390 g/m2 4-ply ≈ 520 g/m2

Q: 6. Are the mounting corners included with this product for mounting the prints on the board?

A: Mounting corners are not included. Look for acid-free mounting corners or linen hinging tape--Lineco is a brand I can recommend that is available from B&H.

Q: 7. Is 8x10 the size of the back board or the size of the window? I am thinking the size of the back board, but would like to be sure. Thanks.

A: Its the size of the whole board. There are no windows.

Q: 8. Is it for printing right on board , or is it adhesive board?

A: Thank you.

Q: 9. Is the surface smooth, like hot press, or slightly pebbly, like cold press?

A: These boards have a smooth surface.

Q: 10. Is the backing board included in the package?

A: Yes, however be sure to know if the image opening on the matte is the right size for your print. You loose about an inch. If you compose full frame there could be a problem.