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Carrier Board
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When processing un-mounted images, we recommend you use a silicone-coated board to
prevent adhesives from sticking to the rollers. This board is called a Carrier Board, and it
provides a re-usable, standard working surface. It will be used when laminating your image
prior to mounting it onto a mounting board/substrate. It is common practice for finishing
professionals to stock Carrier Boards in several different sizes to accommodate various
artwork formats.
Manufacturing Carrier Boards
Making a Carrier Board is basically the same process as pre-coating a mounting board.
Instructions for this process are found on page 15. When the mount board is coated with the
adhesive, the silicone-coated release liner provides a slick, non-stick surface on which to
laminate images. Be sure to use a “self-wound” adhesive with a silicone treated liner for this
purpose.
2: Preparing Mounting Boards
Preparing Mounting Boards
Once you have decided on the most appropriate adhesive/mounting board combination for
your application, it is important that you properly prepare your board before coating.
Although often overlooked, this can be the most important step when mounting a print or
artwork for display.
Foam Boards
(E.G. FOME-COR®, ETC.)
The surface of these types of substrates is porous and often contains particles that can spoil
an otherwise perfect mount. Clay-coated surfaces such as Fome-Cor®, Foam-X® and
similar boards should simply be wiped with a Tac
Cloth™ to remove dust particles.
Mat Boards/Mill Boards
To prepare mat board or mill board for mounting, use the Anti-
Static Wisk™ brush to remove
dust particles and other debris.
Hardboard
(E.G. MEDIUM DENSITY FIBERBOARD, MASONITE, ETC.)