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Backboard for open frame

Posted: Fri 11 Jul, 2025 5:44 pm
by Sinerva10
Hi

Im making frames for a school that want to display students work , the work will be changed every week.

A3 size internal , open frame no glass. What would you use as a backing for looks around boarder of the students work , and the durability that can take knocks , and pins etc ?

Advice all welcome

Thanks

Mike

Re: Backboard for open frame

Posted: Sat 12 Jul, 2025 11:27 am
by Justintime
Painted cork if they want to pin the work?

Re: Backboard for open frame

Posted: Sat 12 Jul, 2025 2:50 pm
by Sinerva10
Would you use chalk paint ? Poster paint ?

Re: Backboard for open frame

Posted: Sun 13 Jul, 2025 3:15 pm
by Justintime
Anything you like with a coat or two of Polyvine dead flat matt over the top which will seal it.

Re: Backboard for open frame

Posted: Tue 15 Jul, 2025 10:08 am
by Jon_Brooke
Sundeala board.

Recycled/recyclable, British made, traditional solution.