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But there’s more to it than that \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">—\u003C/span> namely the mat board and mount board\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">. (The latter is sometimes called foam core.) Although mat board and mount board both look like thick \u003C/span>sheets of paper, they serve different purposes.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Mat Board?\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Purpose of Mat Board\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Not only does mat board separate the artwork from the glass or acrylic glazing by providing a barrier to protect and preserve it, it also provides an aesthetically pleasing border. \u003Ca href=\"/ctg/framing-supplies/mat-board.html\">Matboards\u003C/a>, also referred to as picture mats, are most commonly in shades of white or cream, but\u003Cspan class=\"s1\"> you can get them\u003C/span> in a variety of rich hues and pastels to complement a variety of art.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Where It Belongs\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Mat board sits just below the glazing in the framing package and on top of the artwork or photograph itself. It features a cutout, \u003C/span>or mat window opening, to display the artwork underneath it. The cutout is often rectangular but sometimes circular or other shapes.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Mat Board Materials\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Mat board \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">can be constructed from \u003C/span>a number of different materials, all affecting \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">the mat’s \u003C/span>archival abilities. Some archival mat board is made of cotton rag, but has wood-based face papers; other cotton rag mat board features no face papers, providing museum-quality protection. Materials also include alpha-cellulose, a processed paper-based material that is considered archival but not museum quality, and wood pulp, which is \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">suitable\u003C/span> for temporary framing.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Dyed mat boards (i.e. mat boards that are not cream or white) are often not museum-quality, as the dye used can sometimes negatively affect the artwork.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Other Uses for Mat Board\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Mat board, in general terms, is a high-quality paper product that is easily cut\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">. This\u003C/span> makes it an ideal material for scrapbooking and other paper-based craft projects where quality is important.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Mount Board?\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purpose of Mount Board\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Much like mat board, \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">mount board\u003C/span> serves to protect a framed photograph or piece of artwork by providing a rigid, sturdy backing to keep photographs and artwork from moving or warping in the frame.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Where It Belongs\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The location of mount board is basically the opposite of mat board. Instead of sitting on top of the artwork, it sits behind it. The artwork is attached to the mount board, which is against the back of the frame, with hinging tape or other adhesives.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Mount Board Materials\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Unlike mat board, mount board is generally made of foam — often polystyrene — with a smooth, sometimes paper-based face on either side. Some mounting boards, \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">like \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/prod/sh/2-ply-alpharag-white.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Artcare 2-Ply AlphaRag Cotton Mounting Board\u003C/a>, cotton mounting board, do not use foam in order to enhance the ability to preserve the artwork.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Other Uses for Mount Board\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Mount board is also used for presentations and other display purposes, especially those that have integrated adhesive properties like the \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/prod/sh/foam-board-self-adhesive-permanent-3-16.html\">Encore® Self-Adhesive\u003C/a>\u003C/span> mounting boards. With these mount boards, no other adhesive is required to create a display. \u003Cspan class=\"s2\">If you’re framing a three-dimensional item like pressed flowers, 3/16-inch \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/prod/sh/regular-foam-3-16.html\">\u003Cspan class=\"s3\">foam core board\u003C/span>\u003C/a> is a good choice. For something heavier than flowers, you may need a thicker or stronger mount board like \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/prod/sh/gatorfoam-1-2-inch-black.html\">\u003Cspan class=\"s3\">Gatorfoam®\u003C/span>.\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So, What Is Foam Core?\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Mount board goes by many names, including mounting board, backing board, foam board and foam core. Foam core describes exactly what a mounting board is: a substrate with a core made of foam. Foam core is no different than most other mounting boards — it’s all the same type of product.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>With so many “boards,” it can be confusing to know just what you’re looking for when assembling a complete framing package. Mat board and mount board (or foam core) may be similar in name and serve to protect your artwork, but they’re used in very different ways.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If you go to our site and choose to order a frame within our\u003Cstrong> custom picture frames category\u003C/strong>, it will walk you through the process of choosing a frame, a mat board, glazing (glass or acrylic), backing, and anything else you might need as part of your framing package. Our customer service team is also available to help you from start to finish via email (sales@framedestination.com), phone (972-479-1188) or live chat on our website as you're building.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Written by \u003Ca href=\"/info/mark-rogers-author.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mark Rogers\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/c_lpad,dpr_2.0,q_auto/v1/media/wysiwyg/Mark_Rogers.jpeg?_i=AB\" style=\"float:left;height:100px;width:100px;padding:5px;\" alt=\"Mark Rogers\"> Mark Rogers is the President and Co-Founder of Frame Destination. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Mark has become a leading authority on framing techniques and best practices, and has earned a reputation for his innovative approaches to custom framing and frame services for photographers and artists.\u003C/p>\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cstyle>.blog-post img {max-width:100%; height:auto;}\n.has-fixed-layout {width:300px;margin:20px 0;}\ntable, th, td {\n  border: 1px solid black;\n}\n\u003C/style>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Last Updated August 29, 2023\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n","2016-11-21T09:53:39",[145,148],{"name":146,"slug":147},"Mat Board","mat-board",{"name":149,"slug":150},"Mount Board","mount-board",{"url":152,"label":153},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/matboard-mount-board-foamcore-differences.jpg","mat board mount board foamcore differences",{"name":155},"Mark Rogers",{"title":157,"metaDesc":158,"metaKeywords":159,"canonical":160,"schema":161},"Mat Board vs Mount Board vs Foam Core - What are The Differences?","Differences, uses, and similarities between mat board and mount board in framing art. 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