Dry mounting staples paper

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Yafacceber

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Ugh! Is anyone else having problems with dry mounting copies made on matte finish paper from staples?? Finish seems to melting… 😩. HELP!!
 
lol.. no kidding, but I’ve mounted innumerable color copies of my own work on staples paper, and never had a problem before. How would one possibly test every type of poster/print/paper to see if it’s suitable? In 40+ years of framing, I’ve never had to ask anyone to bring me two of what they want to frame so I can test one. Am I confused?
 
Yafacceber said:
lol.. no kidding, but I’ve mounted innumerable color copies of my own work on staples paper, and never had a problem before. How would one possibly test every type of poster/print/paper to see if it’s suitable? In 40+ years of framing, I’ve never had to ask anyone to bring me two of what they want to frame so I can test one. Am I confused?
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When I mentioned "testing," in this case the paper, I was thinking of a number of Brit art conservators I've seen on Canadian broadcasts of certain British television programs regarding "lost art" pieces' provenance & cleaning/restoration, & not all of same on canvas or wood --- this included paper! And in all of these "demos," the conservator didn't simply remove the old varnish, grime, etc with a preformatted chemical concoction: each time, by necessity (& experience), a new concoction appropriate for that particular art-piece was needed: the conservator never assumed anything beforehand!

I simply applied that same mentality to your situation. Did you, personally, either make or view the making of the Staples' matte finish paper copies or assumed said copies were identical to those of your own experience? Don't confuse knowledge with opinion.

But enough. I was merely attempting to help, but if you don't care for my comments & find them beneath you & unnecessary, ignore them. Issue closed.
 
I've had this same problem in the past and learned pretty quickly how to spot trouble. There are papers which have an almost rubbery/tacky surface to them which (I think) are used because it will take and hold a thicker film of ink. Unfortunately, it it also very heat sensitive. You can use a spray adhesive (although it is messy and prone to fail) or a low melt temperature produce like KoolTack.
 
Bruce Papier said:
I've had this same problem in the past and learned pretty quickly how to spot trouble. There are papers which have an almost rubbery/tacky surface to them which (I think) are used because it will take and hold a thicker film of ink. Unfortunately, it it also very heat sensitive. You can use a spray adhesive (although it is messy and prone to fail) or a low melt temperature produce like KoolTack.
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Bruce, though I lack your experience & specific knowledge as posted, that's what I was referring to when I inferred to different Staples matte finish paper copies ( said differences involving alternate approaches in dealing with them). Nothing you've said is thus new to me, though again, I've had only a few (minor?) experiences therein. Again, knowledge trumps assumptions/opinions.
 
I wouldn't use spray adhesive (because it is messy, highly toxic, and prone to failure), but a self-adhesive mounting board would likely work for that sort of paper.
Again, experimentation is your friend.
:cool: Rick
 
Hi, yafacceber.

What temperature is your press set at? Following on that, you might try a temp check, to see if it's accurate.
One time, our DK drymount press got really hot, and turned out, something had loosened in the control
panel wiring. The angels at DK Mounting Systems walked us through checking, and fixing, it.
 
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