Hinge Tape Matting

To review always make sure that you have the top window mat oriented correctly which is 1.

Hinge tape matting.

Weight the hinge as it dries to prevent cockling of the object. When performed using tapes designed for the purpose hinge mounting is considered a sound archival method and can be used with one of a kind artwork such as original art on paper or limited edition prints. Hinge mounting is framer speak for mounting artwork by suspending it with tabs of tape. Polyester tape can be used on both carpeted and hard floors.

This tape has an odorless pressure sensitive adhesive on both sides to secure mats to the floor. In it i have used a black window mat the top board in the photo above and a matching black backing board the bottom board in the same photo as it makes the tape hinge in the center more visible then would be the case had i used a white tape on white mat boards. It is easy to remove and reposition. This puts the two adheasives in series and like a chain the weakest link determines the final strength.

Apply starch paste or methyl cellulose to one side of the hinge with a small stiff brush before the hinge is put in place. Position the hinge using tweezers if necessary and tamp it lightly with a small piece of blotting paper. Apply strips every 2 3 ft. Easy tear 2 sided glue adhesive tape double sided tape for scrapbook and card making 1 roll 0 5 inches by 55 yards by 09mm 4 6 out of 5 stars 544 10 40.

The strength of the hinge is dependent on the strength of both the tape bond to the covering and the covering s bond to the structure. How to do it right in the photo above we ve used a black window mat the top board and a matching black museum board backing the bottom board as it makes the mat s window at the top and the tape hinge in the center more visible. The t hinge allows you to tape on the backside of your art with vertical strips then use a horizontal strip across the hinges lay your mat window over the image and ensure it is still centered adjust until perfect. Proper hinging tapes are acid free and have the.

Along the edge of a mat or rug. Rayon tape can only be used on hard floors. If you hinge the surfaces after covering the hinges are attached to the covering and not to the structure. If you choose to hinge your own mats please refer to the photo above.

With the bevel away from you. Upside down and 2. Use whichever tape you have and attach the top edge of the image to your backing board using a t hinge.