Photo Mounts – The Simple Design Wonder
Do you want to make your most beautiful photos or an abstract piece of art stand out more? Do you already have the right picture frame or frame set? Then make the subtle yet impactful difference by adding a photo mount to your framed pictures.
What is a photo mount?
A photo mount is an insert made of cardboard that is placed inside a picture frame, directly behind the glass and in front of the image. The cardboard insert prevents the picture from coming into direct contact with the glass. Photo mounts from PHOTOLINI are made of acid-free, age-resistant cardboard with a thickness of 1.4 mm. They are particularly sturdy and impress with their lightfast beveled edges.
Photo mounts are an effective and proven design element in photography and art. Whether it’s a white photo mount for a 13x18 portrait or a black 30x40 photo mount for an abstract painting, the ready-made photo mount adds the finishing touch to the picture framing.
Advantages of a Picture Frame with Photo Mount:
Enhanced Presentation:
A photo mount directs the focus to the image and highlights the subject. It creates a visual separation between the image and the frame, making the artwork or photo stand out more.
Image Protection:
The photo mount creates a gap between the glass and the image, protecting the artwork from moisture, dust, and emissions from the frame wood. This extends the lifespan of the image.
Increased Depth Effect:
The beveled cut of the photo mount gives the image an added dimension, creating a professional, three-dimensional look.
Versatile Design Options:
Photo mounts come in various colors, sizes, and shapes, giving you more creative freedom to adapt them to different images and frames.
Elegance and Professionalism:
A picture frame with a photo mount looks particularly stylish and adds a touch of elegance and quality to your wall décor.
Increase in Image Size:
A photo mount allows smaller pictures to be placed in larger frames, showcasing the image on a bigger surface without it appearing lost.
These advantages make the use of a photo mount particularly appealing in art, photography, and even in private spaces.
What should I consider when choosing photo mounts?
The available photo mount sizes correspond to the format of the matching picture frame. For a DIN A4 frame, a DIN A4 photo mount should be chosen, and for a 30x40 photo frame, a 30x40 photo mount. The stated dimensions refer to the outer sizes. The size of the inner photo mount cut-out describes the smallest possible image format that can be displayed with the photo mount. Therefore, the photo used should at least match the size of the photo mount cut-out to prevent it from slipping through the opening.