Colourmount Series

  Standard Mountboard 500/700/800/900/1000 Series
  Conservation Quality White Core and Backing 300 Series
  Conservation Quality White Core and Backing 2000 micron Series
  Non-acidic Black Core Mountboard 400 Series
  Conservation Mountboard 600 Series
Museum Board 100% Cotton 200 Series
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Standard Mountboard
500/700/800/900/1000 Series / Pearl / Linen / Metallic
What is standard Mountboard ? Made up of three layers- surface paper, woodpulp core and chemically purified backing paper, standard mountboards, are produced to a neutral pH specification.
What are the main features of the Colourmount standard range ? Surface paper and core buffered with calcium carbonate and produced to a neutral pH specification - resist deterioration over time.

Backing paper is chemically treated. (See 300 Series for chemically treated white core).

Woodpulp core manufactured using virgin fibres - provides clean and smooth bevels.

Wide selection of colours and textures available - caters for any framers mounting requirements.
When do I use standard neutral pH Colourmount ? Standard Colourmount is ideal for posters, prints, photographs, textiles and virtually any subject that does not need to be framed using conservation boards.
White Conservation Quality Core and Backing
300 Series
What is chemically treated core and backing ? The core and backing are made from chemically purified woodpulp from which all potentially harmful substances have been extracted.
The cover paper is neutral pH (see standard mountboard)
What are the main features of the 300 series ? Pure white chemically treated core and backing - gives artwork a high degree of protection against acidic contamination.

1500 Micron thickness - provides extra deep pure white bevels that stay white.

The 22 most popular colours are available in Jumbo 1020x1525 mm (40''x60'')
When do I use chemically purified core and
backing ?		 To enhance the appearance of any subject giving you the confidence that the finished item is protected against acidic contamination and providing that truly professional finish.
Black Core Mountboard
400 Series
What is black core mountboard ? Mountboard with a striking chemically purified black core & backing from which all potentially harmful substances have been extracted.
What are the main features of the 400 series ? Black core and backing - creates an added 3 dimensional look only a black center can impart - also allows for beautiful and accurate V-Grooves.

Chemically treated core and backing - gives artwork a high degree of protection against acidic contamination.
When do I use black core mountboard ? When a black bevel is required to enhance your particular subject, with all the benefits of chemically treated core and backing.
Conservation Mountboard
600 Series
What is conservation mountboard ? Chemically purified woodpulp from which all potentially harmfull substances have been extracted. This type of board is always alkaline buffered.
What are the main features of the 600 series ? Buffered with calcium carbonate - protects against acidic elements in the environment - alkaline pH

Solid colour - when bevelled the colour remains consistent throughout.

Thicker than standard mountboard - enhances the solid colour bevel.

100% conservation quality - can be used alongside virtually any work of art.

Fade and bleed resistance - pigmented paper that has excellent fade resistant properties.

Barrier Board - used in conjunction with the 600 series, this product enables you to provide a total conservation framing service.
When do I use
600 series ?		 Anything of financial or sentimental value can be framed using 600 series conservation quality.
Museum Board 100% Cotton
200 Series
What is Museum Board ? The total product is made from a non acidic 100% cotton fibre.
What are the main
features of the 200 series ?		 Solid colour - when bevelled the colour remains consistent throughout.

Chemically Purified - best protection available, bleed, scuff and fade resistant - ease of use for all framers.
When do I use Museum board 100% cotton ? Used by museums and the discerning framer for the preservation of original artwork, fine prints and precious documents.
Colourmount
Ink Jet Artboard
What is Ink Jet Artboard? Mountboard with an ink jet receptive surface, eliminating the need to dry mount by printing directly on to the mountboard.
What are the main features of Ink Jet Artboard?

Suitable for all digital giclee/ink jet printers with flat feed capability, both desktop and wide format.

Eliminates the need to dry mount, thereby reducing costs through savings on time and materials.

815 x 1125mm sheet size, also available in A4+ and A3+ for desk top printers.

1250 micron thickness.

Available in four colours, including two textured.

When do I use Ink Jet Artboard? Ideal for fine art reproduction, displays, signage, weddings and portraits.
Speciality Mountboards
from Colourmount
What is Speciality Mountboard? Completely new range of mountboards featuring patterns and textures, produced to a neutral pH specification.
What are the main features of Speciality Mountboard?

Unique effect available only from Colourmount in the UK.

815x1120mm.

20 colours available.

1350 micron thickness.
When do I use Speciality Mountboard? Add a new dimension to picture framing with this range of unique mountboards.
Double Value
Mountboard
What is Double Value Mountboard? New double sided mountboard with mix and match colour options for front and reverse.
What are the main features of Double Value Mountboard?

Minimise stockholding whilst maximising customer choice - twice the colour option for the same stockholding.

Low prices due to bulk packing on pallets.

Available from stock in five colours, each with Ultra White on the reverse.

Mix and match any colour combination to customer specifications, including Ultra White, Silk White, Natural White, Gardenia, Cream Vellum and Ebony.

1250 micron cream core, or white core on request.
When do I use Double Value Mountboard? Ideal for contract framers.
Colourmount Self Adhesive
Backing Boards
What is Self Adhesive Board? Self adhesive backing boards carry an adhesive surface on the board, enabling quick and easy dry or heat mounting.
What are the main features of Self Adhesive Board?

Speedmount - heat activated adhesive board, ideal for framers with a vacuum/hard press.

Self adhesive backing board, white lined, cream core - suitable for dry mounting.

Self adhesive backing board, white lined, grey core - suitable for dry mounting.

Self adhesive backing board, solid greyboard - suitable for dry mounting applications, including jigsaws.
When do I use Self Adhesive Board? Ideal for mounting posters, litho prints, light fabrics, photos and jigsaws.
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