Lightweight material used as backing for art prints before framing.
Stiff, lightweight material used as a backing (mounting) board to give rigidity to the image. Foam makes up the center of the board with a layer of paper on its surfaces. Foam core is usually 3/16 to 1/8" thick, and is very smooth.
Backing material used in framing for its rigidity and strength. It is usually pure white and about .25" thick. It can be used to adhere posters and prints so as to prevent rippling.
a strong, stiff, resilient, and lightweight board of polystyrene laminated with paper on both of its sides used as backing for art prints before framing. Also referred to as "foam board".
Layer of plastic foam laminated on the outside by paper based material. (Rose and de Torres 1992).
Rigid foam covered with heavy paper stock used for mounting signs, art, etc.
Lightweight material with a Styrofoam center used for signs, decorating and exhibit construction. (also called Gator Foam or Gator Board).
A cardboard-like material with a foam center available in varying thickness; commonly used to mount photographs and display materials.
A stiff light material used as a backing board to give rigidity. Foam makes up the center of the board with a layer of paper on its surfaces. Foam core is usually 3/16" to 1/8" thick, and is very smooth. Excellent for mounting posters and lighter paper.
Corrugated lightweight material with a Styrofoam® center sandwiched in the center; used for signs, decorating, and exhibit construction.
This is type of very lightweight rigid board often used as a mount and/or backing board. The core is made of polystyrene, which is resilient and resists denting. Foam core is available in acid free and different widths, it may have self-adhesive or a dry mount process may be used.
