Using the highest quality of printing and framing components means we can guarantee our photographs, when framed properly, for up to 190 years.
PRINTING INFORMATION
Photographs are printed on acid free paper with pure pigment inks.
UNFRAMED PHOTOGRAPHS
Photographs are either rolled, sleeved and/or tack mounted on acid-free foam core with ATG Gold archival glue in two small areas on the top - back of the photograph.
To remove an 11x14 photograph from the foam core: grasp the photograph on the bottom and pull the photograph up and away from the foam core. By applying steady pressure the photograph should release. The glue is located outside of the image area - so even if it tears it will not effect the image. With traditional framing a mat's window will be cut to slightly overlap the image so the outside white area will not show.
FLOAT PHOTOGRAPHS
A UV protective laminate is applied to the face of the photographs and then mounted to a thick non absorbing substrate that does not absorb any moisture. This eliminates warping and twisting. The mounted photo is then installed inside a float frame. No glass is needed which makes this style of framing light in weight and easy to hang. The photo can be washed with a damp cloth.
FRAMED PHOTOGRAPHS
Photographs are mounted to acid free foam core and then matted using 100% cotton rag mat. Our frame moldings are made of solid wood and are handpicked to enhance the artwork that they surround.
We use Conservation clear glass on all photographs 18x24 and smaller. This glass has a 99% UV coating which blocks harmful rays and protects your image from fading from indoor and natural light. An upgrade to Museum glass, which has the same 99% UV protection with additonal coatings to reduces almost all reflections is available at an added cost. For all photographs larger than 18x24 museum glass is used and is included in the price listed.
The frame's back is sealed with acid-free paper with quality hanging hardware attached.
FACE-MOUNTED PHOTOGRAPHS
Face mounting is a process of applying an optically clear adhesive to the face of the photograph, then adhering the photograph to acrylic. Photographs are printed on acid-free paper and then face mounted on ⅛″ thick, 99% UV filtering plexiglass. The backing material used is Dibond, an aluminum composite with a rigid plastic core that keeps the piece from bowing. The result is a sleek looking image with no mat or frame. The size of the piece determines which hanging mount you receive; Aluminum/cleat or Doug fir/wire mounts. Face-mounted photos are warrantied against fading for 65 years. Please contact us for more information on ordering.