Acrylic Face Mounted prints - warping?

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Posted by Wayne Simpson on April 10, 2011 at 1:21 PM

I'm wondering if anyone here has done any large acrylic face mounted prints and witnessed any warping. I have a client who would like a 60x20 done, and I feel t his is a good option for her although I'm not sure of the warping risk involved. I think this is a fairly new mounting method, but I would really appreciate any feedback you guys might have. I'm supposed to get back to her with a price right away, however I would hate to sell her something that will warp in 6 months time. Thanks for any advice you guys might have!

Wayne

Posted by Floris van Breugel on April 11, 2011 at 12:13 PM

I haven't done any, but on my 30x40in frames that use acrylic I see some buckling and bending, it's subtle but I don't like it (I'm working on a new mounting method). I think it would depend on how you hang the final piece.. but if it's just the acrylic I bet there would be warping of some sort. Perhaps you could back the whole thing with wood or some other stiff material to help keep it flat.

Posted by Phil Pogledich on April 11, 2011 at 2:55 PM

I noticed recently that West Coast Imaging is offering an "acrylic face mount" product that I think is essentially what you're considering, Wayne. Their product includes a "dibond or comparable composite aluminium backing material" that I suspect is intended to mitigate warping. Might be worth looking into . . .

Posted by Wayne Simpson on April 12, 2011 at 1:09 AM

Thanks guys. I believe they do put an aluminum backing on it, as well as some type of even more solid backing to support the hanging (french cleat I believe). It does not go all the way to the edges so that the print appears to be floating off the wall but I'm sure it adds something to the prevention of warping. I will have to take a closer look at their methods. I'll follow up on this post if I learn more.

Wayne