Framing options · Backing

Support behind the artwork.

Backing is part of the finished frame, even when you cannot see it. Discuss the material behind your piece and how the artwork will be supported or mounted.

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A black-and-white graphic print with gray matting inside a warm wood frame — A graphic print with gray matting and a wood frame, from the Art Heads gallery.

Regular or acid-free?

Regular backing is the more economical option. Acid-free backing helps minimize future yellowing associated with acidity. The artwork’s own materials matter too: a non-archival medium can still degrade over time.

How should it be supported?

Mounting choices described by Art Heads
Approach	What it offers
Drymounting	Flattens artwork and helps reduce folds, wrinkles, and paper waviness. Acid-free options are available.
Loose backing	A less intrusive approach using fewer adhesives. Acid-free options are also available.

Talk through the piece first.

Point out existing wrinkles, folds, or changes in the paper. Explain what the piece means to you and ask how each backing or mounting choice would affect its presentation before making a decision.