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This link is really helpful. Thanks also.

Mark, I may mount on a foamboard separation.

That’s interesting Justin,

The print was hung on an external wall.
I’ll look at bumpers, and try the hinging again with gummed tape hedgehog method and see how it goes. I’ll discuss the risks with the client and take it from there.

Thanks, Gabrielle

The paper used for the ink jet print was actually Hahnemühle Photo Rag and 308 GSM so quite a cotton like texture.

Thanks all,

I am finding out more about the actual paper and printing process. I want to confirm exactly how it was done.

Justintime, I will look at the Lions hedgehog method, and use gummed tapes instead on this. I will also discuss the risks with floating and heat with the customer.

Gabrielle

Hello, I need some advice on float mounting. I have made a frame with a spacer for a customer an float mounted their print. I used hinges on the top of the print but the print has fallen down slightly, the tape came away from the art and not the back board it was mounted to. The print is on a thin g...

Great, thanks for this sketch. I’ll be using this strip method and have my chisels out.

I agreed to not dry mount so this is all really helpful.

Perfect description and I bought this book yesterday waiting for delivery.

Thank you so much.

Thanks Justintime.

The print is full width/length so will sit under the spacer. I'll definitely do the hinging through the mount as you suggest.

A bit new to framing so sorry for the ignorance but can you explain Y hinging.

Gabrielle

Thanks everyone. Very helpful.

Justintime and David McCormack, these subframes are perfect for this application. Will use these this time.

Gabrielle

Hello all,

I am framing an image 1500mm x 1000mm with a spacer and subframe.

Do you think that T-hinging and the spacer is sufficient for an image that large? How far between would you apply the hinges?

Gabrielle

Thanks,
This is really useful advice and I agree about the easy removal of the subframe.
Gabrielle

Hello,
I am framing a very large print and making a subframe. What are the best tried and tested methods for fixing the subframe together and for fixing it to the moulding?
I was thinking lap joints or biscuit joints for the frame itself. Any advice would be great.
Thanks