SECOND SURFACE APPLICATIONS

Second surface application, or “mounting”, refers to the application of a print, or other flat artwork, to a similarly flat substrate. Standard uses for this application include; framing, frame-less presentation, and display/signage for commercial spaces.

All Good Design has standard options for substrates (boards), including (Sintra, Dibond, Gatorboard, Ultraboard, and Matte Board). With any creative process, we are ready and able to work with clients to find a solution for your project, including the use of substrates not listed.

The mounting process is versatile, applicable and useful for a variety of projects. If you have a project, and would like to get more information about how All Good Design Works can help, please reach out. We’re ready to work with you!

What is it?

  • Turnaround Time - Standard projects require 3-4 day lead time. Size, quantity, and custom projects can add to project time frame.

  • Care and Handling - All work is kept in flats, in a secure space. Printed surfaces and original art is kept covered, and handled with gloves.

  • Archival Prints - Any mounting process cannot strictly be considered archival. We utilize a high percentage water-based adhesive, to achieve a dependable gallery quality application.

  • Packaging - All finished work is packaged in such a way that is safe for local transportation. Care is taken to protect the edges of mounted board.

  • Considerations - Artwork exceeding a dimension of 36”-40” in the short dimension, is typically too large for standard compact SUV’s and cars to transport.

FAQ

Lamination

  • Glossy Lamination provides a max glossy finish that maximizes your prints color, contrast, and saturation. This laminate pairs well with glossy to luster papers. Excellent for vibrant work that is meant to capture attention.

  • Luster Lamination provides a low glare finish that maximizes your prints legibility. This laminate pairs well with matte papers, and other neutral to luster print types. Excellent for text based work and subtle contrast photo/art.

  • Laminate provides a protective barrier for your prints. Excellent for high traffic areas in commercial or gallery spaces, and any work that is meant to be handled regularly.

    Glossy or Luster laminates will change the finish of your prints, consideration to how this will affect the final look is important. Laminate can be used to enhance aspects such as color or legibility of your prints.