Poster framing question ?

Question

I've just been given a picture frame which I am going to use for a poster.

The frame is a little bigger than the poster so I'm going to use a card 'overlay' within the frame between the glass and the poster.

I'm hoping to find a shop ,give them the measurements and get them to cut one out for me.

Could someone please tell me what the proper name for the piece of card is backing,surround?

Just so I know what to ask for when I phone the art shop.

I'll have to get one cut to size as I am so ham-fisted.

Also the frame is goldish and the poster black and white.

It's going on a white wall so what colour would be best for the surround?

I'm thinking of black.

Thanks.

Answer 1

The term for this is a mount.

It is rather large so will probably be expensive.

Answer 2

Mounting board. I would probably go for white,

Answer 3

Mounting board. This is a thick board all white or monocolour throughout the board unlike display board which is a sandwich of white sheets with greyboard in the middle. It can be cut straight (90 deg) or bevelled at a 45 deg angle slanting down to the picture. Mounting board is expensive.

Alternatives -  you could ask around and see if you can find a photographer who enters large prints in competitions and has his own mount cutter.

You could use a thinner card and cut it yourself. Measure the margin you want frequently along the edge and mark with a pencil. Join up the marks using a ruler. Cut out using a scalpel with a 10a blade and a steel ruler. Do this on a cutting mat or a thick layer of newspaper. Use the other side up so any remaining pencil marks don't show.

There are some ready cut mounts available in various sizes but in my experience they are never the size or colour you want. Try ringing art & craft shops to see if they have any the right size.

If your poster is mainly white then a black mount but if it is mainly black them a white mount. There are many many shades of white - try to get one that complements your poster and your wall. If you are using a thinner card a texture like hammer or laid might look good.