3-M POSITIONABLE MOUNTING ADHESIVE

HI,
I have been cutting 11x14 mats, in which I will tape in a standard
photo, (non ink jet)8x10 print, but
the photo will not be centered in the mat, because I have a cut-out
for an info plate
below it. I thought I might be able to get away with just ATGing the
photo/mat to foam core, and the photo would lay sufficiently flat,
however I am having doubts.
I don't want to go back to the the 3M Photomount spray, as I have
found it will bubble up some of the time, ruining the whole thing.
Does anyone know if I can use the 3-M POSITIONABLE MOUNTING ADHESIVE
to mount a photo already taped to a mat and then mount to foam board?
Then next question is, I am going to need to mount these in volume
so would I save any time going to a dry mount press in the long haul??
Positioning of the photo within the mat opening is important in this,
and I am concerned about losing some control when mounting the photo
to the backboard right at the start....
Thanks!!!
Mike

Check the can. I seem to recall that it has some cautions about mounting
larger images such as the 11x14 inch size you mentioned. It may recommend
spraying both sides, which should be a warning to you.

I frankly won't use it for anything over 5x7, and surely not for any mount
that I want to last.

good luck

PSsquare

"Michael Bonnycastle" wrote in message
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HI,
I have been cutting 11x14 mats, in which I will tape in a standard
photo, (non ink jet)8x10 print, but
the photo will not be centered in the mat, because I have a cut-out
for an info plate
below it. I thought I might be able to get away with just ATGing the
photo/mat to foam core, and the photo would lay sufficiently flat,
however I am having doubts.
I don't want to go back to the the 3M Photomount spray, as I have
found it will bubble up some of the time, ruining the whole thing.
Does anyone know if I can use the 3-M POSITIONABLE MOUNTING ADHESIVE
to mount a photo already taped to a mat and then mount to foam board?
Then next question is, I am going to need to mount these in volume
so would I save any time going to a dry mount press in the long haul??
Positioning of the photo within the mat opening is important in this,
and I am concerned about losing some control when mounting the photo
to the backboard right at the start....
Thanks!!!
Mike

Michael Bonnycastle wrote:

HI,
I have been cutting 11x14 mats, in which I will tape in a standard
photo, (non ink jet)8x10 print, but
the photo will not be centered in the mat, because I have a cut-out
for an info plate
below it. I thought I might be able to get away with just ATGing the
photo/mat to foam core, and the photo would lay sufficiently flat,
however I am having doubts.
I don't want to go back to the the 3M Photomount spray, as I have
found it will bubble up some of the time, ruining the whole thing.
Does anyone know if I can use the 3-M POSITIONABLE MOUNTING ADHESIVE
to mount a photo already taped to a mat and then mount to foam board?
Then next question is, I am going to need to mount these in volume
so would I save any time going to a dry mount press in the long haul??
Positioning of the photo within the mat opening is important in this,
and I am concerned about losing some control when mounting the photo
to the backboard right at the start....
Thanks!!!
Mike


3M PMA is pressure sensitive adhesive. You have to either use (1) a
mounting press (2) the included "squeegee," or (3) I typically use a
artist's brayer to pressure mount/set the print. I don't see how you can
apply even, needed pressure to the (protected) print surface and
especially print edges given the method you describe. Also, PMA is not
PH neutral (slightly acidic), meaning I'd never use it with archival b&w
prints, only color or b&w I don't intend for permanent archival display
or sale.