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Mat Board

21 February, 2005 (08:11) | Arts & Crafts | By: admin



Mat Board Mat Board

Mat board is used for picture backing and picture framing. It is found in many pre-cut sizes and can be custom cut to your specifications. Mat board is also made in many different colors, thicknesses and types of materials.

Regular Mat board is made of wood pulp paper, neutralized with calcium carbonate, to dramatically slow the potential damage caused by lignin breakdown and acid contamination. It is used for decorative framing, posters, decorative art and unsigned, easily reproduceable photographic prints.

Rag Mat board with the core and backing paper made of acid-free, lignin-free cotton. Wood pulp face paper neutralized with calcium carbonate to dramatically slow the potential damage caused by lignin breakdown and acid contamination. This board is used for valuable works of original art, fine art prints, limited editions and signed, difficult to reproduce photography.

Museum Rag 100% acid and lignin free. Core, backing paper and face paper made of acid-free, lignin-free cotton. Top of the line. It is used for rare and antique documents and items of historical importance.


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