You may not realise this, but mounts are just as important as a frame when it comes to protecting a piece of artwork. In addition to assist in the overall display of a painting, print or photographs, a frame goes even further and prevents any damage occur to what might be contained inside the frame.
When framing, it is vitally important that you choose the right frame for the piece of artwork that you are looking to display in your home or in your office. The frame needs to fit the artwork perfectly and there should not be any gaps which allow the artwork to move once it is inside the frame. In order to ensure that your artwork isn’t going to move and isn’t going to come into contact with the glass inside the frame, you will need to use the correct type of mount.
Mounts come ready made or can be custom made to fit the frame you have chosen. They come in a range of colours and are suitable for most types of artwork. Mounts are quite often neglected by individuals who are framing a photograph because they don’t realise how important a mount is.