Question about dry mounting

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All these years I have used release paper when dry mounting. I have never tried the release boards and am considering ordering a box of 32 x 40. My press is 20 x 24 and I assume I can cut these boards on my wall cutter.
Do they work better than paper? How much larger than my press should each board be? I have assorted tissues
but often use the ready to go foam boards for posters etc.
Any advice would be appreciated!
 
I still use release paper and release board on top of it. Residue can stick to the release boards and destroy the next piece in the press. If you use only release board be sure to clean it between each use.
 
I've also only used the release paper. I received some release boards when another framer down the road from me retired. I haven't used any because there was some weird flaws I was worried would leave an impression on any artwork. I don't know, maybe he gave me all of his rejects to sabotage me ;-)
 
Release boards are more durable than release paper, but remember to increase dwell time enough to allow the heat to penetrate the added board thickness.

If you want the best possible results and the most durable release board, buy a Kool Tack Perma-Lon Release Board. Kool Tack or your Kool Tack supplier can provide it trimmed to fit your press. The usual "orange-peel" surface effect of release paper or board is much less apparent using the Perma-Lon board, and the improvement is remarkable.



I am a framer, a satisfied user of Kool Tack products, and a consultant to the company.
 
Permalon boards are currently unavailable from Frame Specialties though. They are being reformulated.

I use a release board from Bainbridge. As Jim said, you need to increase your dwell time but I still prefer a board for a number of reasons. As far as keeping it clean, you can use acetone to remove any residue on it and clean it up nicely. I use a release board top and bottom when mounting.
 
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I bought a 40x60 permalon board about a year ago. The static electricity on it was tremendous, kind of like handling a Taser. So much dust was sticking to it I couldn't keep it clean and had to stop using it. Keep in mind single digit to negative dew points are not uncommon here. I talked to Len about it at the show, he didn't have much helpful info. I hope that the reformulation will help with this issue. It did make for a little smoother mounts. It just seems a shame to throw away a $300 board because of the static.

Jeff K
 
Jeff K said:
I bought a 40x60 permalon board about a year ago. The static electricity on it was tremendous... It just seems a shame to throw away a $300 board because of the static.
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Throw it away?! Don't do that. Cut it into smaller pieces and sell it to others who are not bothered by the static issues of your dry climate. Make some framers happy.

Regarding static: Wiping with a damp cloth & buffing dry just before using it will kill the static for a short time.
 
Thank you for your information. Maybe I'll just order one sheet of release board and try it.
 
I started out using a release board but switched over to release paper. release board left orange peel finish on the art work. Release paper is a lot smoother and shorter dwell time.
 
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