What Is a Picture Mount

Photographic mounting describes a process of using adhesive to fix a photo print to a solid rigid material, known as a substrate. The type of photographic mounting we use at Metroprint uses large rollers to seal photographic prints to a substrate, as opposed to other warm techniques, such as heat mounting.

What is a mount for a photo?

Photographic mounting describes a process of using adhesive to fix a photo print to a solid rigid material, known as a substrate. The type of photographic mounting we use at Metroprint uses large rollers to seal photographic prints to a substrate, as opposed to other warm techniques, such as heat mounting.

Does my picture need a mount?

Most photos do not need to be mounted and framed using the strictest conservation guidelines but knowing the options for conservation mounting and framing can help you protect photos of great personal or professional importance.