Ventura Sam

I recently acquired several pieces of 3/16 inch foam board for mounting photos too. I’m seeking recommendations for an appropriate double sided tape. I will appreciate your input.

bgberlin Loc: On the Delaware River

I've used double-sided tape when I mounted a photo on foam bird and then placed a matte over it. If I'm mounting a photo to foam without a matte then I use a 3m spray that has worked well. Be careful when you place it as there's not much 'play' to it. I've never tried to remove the photo after it dries.

Quixdraw Loc: x

I use the 3 M Spray mount as well. I spray the board and the back of the photo, let it set up and then start with an edge, carefully 'rolling' the bent photo in place. Last step I have a soft rubber roller that I use gently across and up and down. I have tried to take a mounted photo off a board -- no go.

Morning Star Loc: West coast, North of the 49th N.

Ten years ago, I made a display with photos of my mother-in-law, to be set up at her funeral service. I used the foam core board, and the "stickies" that are used for scrapbooking.
I don't recall seeing them at Staples, but certainly Michaels and JoAnne's carry them.
After these ten years, the photos are still in place on that foam core board, and holding on tightly!

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

Is the foam core acid free? I use this tape: Scotch Acid-Free Double-Sided Preservation Tape. I buy on line at Blicks

Jana-TAS Loc: Washington

The double sided tape will be what you want but the best kind of foam core you will want will be the acid-free foam core if the photos are something you truly care about or are really old photos you do not want damage over time done to. Also when getting the glass if having them framed make sure you get non-glare glass so then the light does not do damage to the pictures/ prints or art work. I used to work for a small picture framing business years and years ago so learned those things from my old boss.

canon Lee

After mounting your photo, place a mat over it, if you intend on framing it. The purpose of a mat is to separate the print from the glass, as in time the photo will permanently fuse to the glass. If you use a spray glue, lay the print face down on some news paper to prevent the spray from getting onto the print. Good luck. I prefer using black frames with a 4~8 ply white mat. Yes I used to be a picture framer many moons ago.

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

You're confusing two different things here. Non-glare glass alone DOES NOT provide UV protection, and glass that blocks UV can be either reflective or non-glare.

OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey

Although I prefer Gator board over foam core, depending on print size & paper weight, I'll use corners, tape or 3M Scotch Positionable Mounting Adhesive for mounting/
http://www.dickblick.com/products/3m-scotch-positionable-mounting-adhesive/

mikegreenwald Loc: Illinois

There are many good choices, but the decision is not as simple as saying "Use XYZ" for mounting.
Acid free board is essential if the photo is to last. Simple double sided scotch tape will work for a short term mounting, but Scotch makes tapes specifically for photo mounting which are excellent for permanent mounts. Corner mounting tabs work for small photos, but large ones need tapes or spray. Specialized alignment tools are a huge help for mounting large photos.
I purchase board, tapes, and mats from "Logan Equipment & Tools". They also have a manual on mounting and framing called "Home Picture Framing" which is excellent for amateurs.

Don Fischer Loc: Antelope, Ore

If I put a mat around the picture, I hang the print with a tape hinge. If I fix the photo to a mat board, I use 3M glue. Cut the mat bigger than nee be, spray the back of the print then put it on the mat and roll. Dries pretty quick and then I cut away the extra mat board.

timepass Loc: Yardley,PA

I use the Grafix Double Tack Archival film sheets.Great for mounting photo's on foamboard.You can get 12 sheets of 9x12 at Amazon.com.Their better than double-sided tape.

RichieC Loc: Adirondacks

I wouldn't.

The problem with foam board is it is two sheets of paper separated by a layer of foam. When you glue or mount the print to one side, it protects the foam-core paper underneath from atmospheric moisture, leaving the un-protected back to expand and contract. It doesn't much- depends on the size of your sheet... but the larger it is, the more it can warp, it can put stress on everything.

Gatorboard is exterior grade, does not do this, as its surfaces are not moisture absorbing .

If you want it to last, get a mat cut, 2"or so extra all around ( or weight the bottom margin a touch) marry it with another duplicate mat board as a backer of the same non-acid mat board to which you will mount the print, hinge it at top, and then hinge the print to hang with archival tape that is weaker then the print stock.. you want the hinge to fail before the print stock does if ever stressed. Use your foam board behind all of this as a buffer and seal the frame with frame tape . If in a wood frame, there is tape to seal the rabbit from the mat as well.

You'll have a forever mount.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

No tape, please!

3M Photo Mount Spray Adhesive is what I've always used. It is an acid-free solution, it's cheap ($13 a can) and it works extremely well. Use it in an open garage or a very well ventilated area with no wind. Follow directions precisely.

CODA cold mounting works great, but can be expensive.

http://www.codamount.com

Traditional Dry Mount Adhesive works well, if you use one designated specifically as safe for foam boards, and use a temperature-controlled heat press.

B&H and other major photo supply houses carry dry mounting supplies.

Ventura Sam

Thank You very much to all of you who responded. Having the information you have provided saves me the agony of trial and error and it's based on your personal experiences Thanks again!.