Wall Mounting systems: I am printing off a number of photos myself (bought a Canon Pro-10). I want to put them on some kind of backing and then wall mount them without a frame. I print...

Tikva Loc: Waukesha, WI

I am printing off a number of photos myself (bought a Canon Pro-10). I want to put them on some kind of backing and then wall mount them without a frame. I print to the edge of the paper with no borders. Has anyone done this themselves? And if so, what did you use as a backing for the photo and wall mounting system? Or, should I just take this to my local frame shop and see what they have to offer? I would prefer to have this without frames.

chasgroh Loc: Buena Park, CA

...I've used Gatorboard and, using archival spray adhesive, managed to apply my prints to the material. Gatorboard won't warp like, say, foamcore, and is very rigid. Dry mounting is preferable, I've found...nowadays I have it done for me (a whole lot less stressful!) by a graphics shop...

G Rissler Loc: Lower Hudson Valley, NY

Have you ever thought of having them printed on metal or glass.

toxdoc42

Staples and Walmart does this.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

chasgroh wrote:

...I've used Gatorboard and, using archival spray adhesive, managed to apply my prints to the material. Gatorboard won't warp like, say, foamcore, and is very rigid. Dry mounting is preferable, I've found...nowadays I have it done for me (a whole lot less stressful!) by a graphics shop...

Thanks for that tip.

Gator Board -
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=gator+board&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Agator+board

Brent Rowlett Loc: Atlanta, GA

I have mine professionally mounted behind beveled plexiglass including mounting fixtures for about $100/print--24 x 36. Cheaper than a good frame.

For prize images for sale, I order metal prints from Bay Photo--expensive but the results are as vibrant as a computer monitor. I spend about $500@ including crate and FedEx shipping and sell them for $1200 to $1500 each.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Tikva wrote:

I am printing off a number of photos myself (bought a Canon Pro-10). I want to put them on some kind of backing and then wall mount them without a frame. I print to the edge of the paper with no borders. Has anyone done this themselves? And if so, what did you use as a backing for the photo and wall mounting system? Or, should I just take this to my local frame shop and see what they have to offer? I would prefer to have this without frames.

I use the following 3M product, you first apply it to the photo, then you peel the back off and mount it on any mounting board you wish. Warning, it takes time to develop the technique, so start out with something NOT IMPORTANT and mount that first. I use foam board, makes it nice and sturdy.
https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-16211/3M-Strapping-Tape/3M-568-Positionable-Mounting-Adhesive-11-x-50?pricode=WB5460&utm_source=Bing&utm_medium=pla&utm_term=S-16211&utm_campaign=3M%2BTapes&gclid=CIGJv-CF8NYCFWGNswodB-EMNg&gclsrc=ds

aellman Loc: Boston MA

Tikva wrote:

I am printing off a number of photos myself (bought a Canon Pro-10). I want to put them on some kind of backing and then wall mount them without a frame. I print to the edge of the paper with no borders. Has anyone done this themselves? And if so, what did you use as a backing for the photo and wall mounting system? Or, should I just take this to my local frame shop and see what they have to offer? I would prefer to have this without frames.

As usual, Google has the answers. Of course the frame has to be leveled. If you have a smart phone,
many of them have level apps which read in degrees and are more accurate than a mechanical bubble level.

http://www.google.com/search?q=hanging+photos+without+frames&rlz=1C1NHXL_enUS732US732&oq=hanging+photos+without+frame&aqs=
chrome.0.0j69i57j0l4.10631j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Papa Joe Loc: Midwest U.S.

Tikva wrote:

I am printing off a number of photos myself (bought a Canon Pro-10). I want to put them on some kind of backing and then wall mount them without a frame. I print to the edge of the paper with no borders. Has anyone done this themselves? And if so, what did you use as a backing for the photo and wall mounting system? Or, should I just take this to my local frame shop and see what they have to offer? I would prefer to have this without frames.

Hi Tikva,
I've had very good results over the years using foam board I pick up at Hobby Lobby. It's very inexpensive and does the job nicely. On the back, to hang it, I use those adhesive 'eyelet' tabs, then tie string from one to the other, making it convenient to hang. I use 3-M Adhesive spray to adhere the print to the foam board. It's tricky, but once you get on to it.... it's still tricky:o)... but works nicely.
Good Luck

Rich1939 Loc: Pike County Penna.

I use a cold laminator “roller press” to mount my photos to foam core or Gatorboard. Using either the 3M product or self-stick adhesive foam board.
As pointed out, many ways to hang these are shown on google. For myself, not being into ‘fancy’, I just stand them on narrow (1 ½” to 2”) shelves that have a front lip to keep the photos from sliding off. Works for me as rearranging or adding and removing are hassle free leaving zero nail holes.

bdk Loc: Sanibel Fl.

foam board from the dollar store and spray adhesive but once its on there, its there to stay....

chasgroh Loc: Buena Park, CA

aellman wrote:

As usual, Google has the answers. Of course the frame has to be leveled. If you have a smart phone,
many of them have level apps which read in degrees and are more accurate than a mechanical bubble level.

http://www.google.com/search?q=hanging+photos+without+frames&rlz=1C1NHXL_enUS732US732&oq=hanging+photos+without+frame&aqs=
chrome.0.0j69i57j0l4.10631j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

"Leveling" on a wall surface is fraught with problems, least of which is the quality of the bubble you're using. I never "level" anything I hang...I measure. That's right, folks, measure. *Down* from the ceiling, equal on each end of the piece. Reason: your eye is drawn to surrounding lines. I've been a carpenter/cabinetmaker for 40 years and will always trust a mechanical measuring device first; then my eye; and, lastly, a bubble level (or digital for that matter) ...oh, I own the best in the business of both types. One more comment; however accurate a phone level may be, it's still subject to many factors that affect its use, the biggest of which is the actual size of the "level"...a phone is no better than a 6" torpedo level.

Rich1939 Loc: Pike County Penna.

chasgroh wrote:

"Leveling" on a wall surface is fraught ... (show quote)

"Reason: your eye is drawn to surrounding lines." That is so true!
Level is in the eye of the beholder.

NJphotodoc Loc: Now in the First State

Like some others have said, I use foam-core that is readily available at most local hobby or office supply stores (Staples, Office Depot, etc) I use a spray adhesive on the core and I've also built a wooden "L" to align the picture withe the foam-core to align the two. I also have a 4" roller I use to fix the photo the foamcore once it is aligned. I start at the bottom of the "L" and work my way to the corners and have not had issues with bubbles, etc.
Good luck!

mattijaffe

shalom tikva. as i'm also into woodwork, i use 2x4 feet, high density boards and cut them to the size of my print. i than spray the board with the 3M glue and mount the large prints on top. i use thin wood sticks to 1st align the image on top and remove the sticks one by one by lowering the print on the sticky glue. i have been using this technique for years mounting and displaying my collection and covering lots of wall space...