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Understanding the Differences Between Matboard

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There are several different types of matboard to choose from. Why choose one over another? What exactly is the difference? This article explores the issue by examining each type and comparing them.

When you buy a sheet of matboard today you are faced with a dizzying array of choices. Should you buy Regular Matboard or should it be Rag Mat? Should it be acid free or acid neutralized? Should it have a cream core or a white core? And the surface paper, should it be textured or smooth, pebbled or glossy? So many choices and so little time. The average person is hard pressed to digest it all. Well, I'm here to help.
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There are two separate issues when matting oversize artwork, cutting a large enough window to display the art, and cutting the full size sheet
What is Dry Mounting and How Does it Work? by framing4yourself

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How Do You Float Mount a Watercolor? by framing4yourself
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Tips for Cutting and Joining Picture Frame Moldings by framing4yourself
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Editioning and Mounting Your Prints by About.com
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Mattng: The Why & How of Matting Photographs by Luminous-Landscape
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How to Mat and Frame a Picture in 12 Intermediate Steps by TheJoelvanVlietShow
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Why Do You Have to Use a Backing Sheet When You Cut a Window in a Mat? by framing4yourself
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