Professional Photo & Fine Art Mounting in Vancouver
PrintMaker Studio offers professional mounting for photographs, fine art prints, exhibition graphics, artwork reproductions, and presentation pieces.
Mounting gives artwork structure, stability, and a clean finished presence. Whether your work will be framed, displayed directly on the wall, prepared for an exhibition, or produced for a collector, we can help you choose the right substrate for the image, scale, budget, and final presentation. From lightweight foam-based boards to Dibond, Sintra, aluminum, acrylic facemounting, and lightbox-ready materials, our mounting options support a wide range of artistic, photographic, commercial, and exhibition needs.
Choose the Right Mounting Substrate
Choosing a mounting substrate affects the weight, rigidity, durability, surface quality, and overall presence of the finished artwork. Some projects need a lightweight and economical board for framing. Others need the rigidity of Dibond, the clean versatility of Sintra, the sleek look of aluminum, or the luminous depth of acrylic facemounting. We are happy to guide you through the options and recommend a mounting solution that supports the work and how it will be displayed.
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Ultramount is a high-quality mounting substrate favored in the art community for its stability and ease of use. Consisting of a lightweight foam core sandwiched between two layers of smooth, rigid surfaces, Ultramount provides a durable yet feather-light base ideal for mounting prints, photographs, and other artworks. Its smooth surface ensures excellent adhesion and a professional finish, while its robust construction prevents warping and damage, making it suitable for both framing and direct display. Ultramount is particularly appreciated for its clean, modern aesthetic and its capacity to maintain the integrity of artworks in various display environments.
Maximum dimensions: 48″ x 96″
Thickness: 3/16”, 1/2″ white -
Dibond is a popular aluminum composite material used in the art world for its durability, lightweight properties, and smooth surface. Comprising two thin layers of aluminum enclosing a solid polyethylene core, Dibond is valued for its rigidity and resistance to warping, making it an ideal substrate for mounting prints, photographs, and paintings. Artists and photographers appreciate Dibond for its sleek, modern appearance and its ability to maintain the integrity of their work over time, even in various environmental conditions.
Maximum dimensions: 48″ x 96″
Thickness: 3mm -
Sintra is a widely used material in the art community, known for its lightweight, rigid, and durable properties. Made from closed-cell PVC foamboard, Sintra offers a smooth and consistent surface that is ideal for painting, screen printing, and mounting artworks. It is easily cut and shaped, allowing artists flexibility in their creative processes. Sintra's resistance to moisture, chemicals, and UV light ensures that artworks remain vibrant and intact over time, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor displays. Its affordability and versatility make Sintra a popular choice for artists, photographers, and exhibitors looking for a reliable and professional presentation medium.
Maximum dimensions: 48″ x 96″Available in: 2mm, 3mm white or 3mm black -
Aluminum is a highly valued material in the art world, renowned for its strength, lightweight properties, and sleek, contemporary appearance. It provides a durable, non-corrosive surface ideal for a wide range of artistic applications, including printing, painting, and mounting. The smooth, reflective nature of aluminum enhances the vibrancy and detail of artworks, making it a popular choice for photographers and artists seeking a modern aesthetic. Additionally, aluminum's resilience against environmental factors such as moisture and UV light ensures long-lasting preservation of the art, making it a reliable and versatile substrate for both indoor and outdoor installations.
maximum dimensions: 70″ x 96″ -
Facemounting plexiglass, also known as acrylic facemounting, is a premium technique in the art world used to enhance the presentation of photographs and prints. This process involves mounting a print directly to a clear acrylic sheet, creating a vivid, high-gloss finish that enhances color saturation and depth, giving the artwork a luminous quality. The protective acrylic layer also provides a sleek, modern appearance while safeguarding the artwork from UV light, dust, and physical damage. Facemounting plexi is highly valued for its ability to create a striking, frameless display that offers both visual appeal and long-term durability, making it a preferred choice for galleries, exhibitions, and high-end art collections.
Facemounted Plexi is 5mm thick and is 98% UV Acrylic backmounted by either Aluminum or Dibond. -
We have several lightbox options available. Please contact us for more information and quotes.
Mounting for Finished Artwork
Professional mounting helps give photographs and fine art prints the structure, stability, and presentation quality they need for framing, exhibition, and direct display. A well-mounted print stays flatter, handles more easily, and presents with a clean, finished surface. For larger works, mounting can provide the rigidity needed to reduce sagging, bending, or rippling over time. For framed works, mounting can also create a stronger and more stable package inside the frame. Mounting is also an important aesthetic decision. The right substrate can make a work feel light, substantial, contemporary, minimal, or highly polished. From traditional presentation boards to aluminum, Dibond, acrylic, and lightbox materials, we can help you choose a mounting method that suits the artwork and how it will be shown.
CANSON INFINITY CERTIFIED PRINT LAB
PrintMaker Studio is proud to be a Canson Infinity Certified Print Lab. The Certified Print Labs are a network of ‘best in class’ studios and boutique labs based around the world. All the partners have completed a technical evaluation and offer the best print quality on Canson Infinity papers, combined with excellent service. All the partners offer professional fine art & photo printing, however, some also offer art reproduction services for artists and printmakers, looking to create limited edition prints on Canson Infinity or ARCHES digital fine art papers. These studios use high-end capture devices and the correct lighting to faithfully reproduce the original artwork. The network offers services for photographers, printmakers & artists looking for excellent quality and service.