ZORG1317
Grumbler
Greetings!
I have been framing for years, but it's my first time posting. I have a large numbered lithograph that is in three pieces that needs to be mounted into one image, with the total size coming to 36 1/2" x 83", in a metal frame. My instinct is to put spacers if there is something that is being framed without mats (due to it's size) and I do have Optium Museum Acrylic on it already. I also wanted to mount it on 8-ply rag instead of acid free foam board, as it would be more stable. One of my framers claims that the rag mat will cause moisture. Another claims that the Optium should be OK directly onto the art. That one time I had to fix something with acrylic placed directly on top of the art is giving me hesitation of placing the Optium directly on top of a three piece lithograph that the client paid over $800 for. Any advice and help would be appreciated!
I have been framing for years, but it's my first time posting. I have a large numbered lithograph that is in three pieces that needs to be mounted into one image, with the total size coming to 36 1/2" x 83", in a metal frame. My instinct is to put spacers if there is something that is being framed without mats (due to it's size) and I do have Optium Museum Acrylic on it already. I also wanted to mount it on 8-ply rag instead of acid free foam board, as it would be more stable. One of my framers claims that the rag mat will cause moisture. Another claims that the Optium should be OK directly onto the art. That one time I had to fix something with acrylic placed directly on top of the art is giving me hesitation of placing the Optium directly on top of a three piece lithograph that the client paid over $800 for. Any advice and help would be appreciated!