A picture mount (sometimes called a mat) is the border that sits between your artwork and the frame, cut from mount board with a central aperture that reveals the image while surrounding it with a clean, balanced border.

Picture mounts serve two key purposes: they enhance visual presentation by creating space between the artwork and the frame, helping draw the eye to the image and giving it a more professional, gallery-style appearance, and they protect your artwork by preventing it from touching the glass, reducing the risk of moisture damage, sticking, or smudging over time.

A mount can dramatically improve both the appearance and longevity of your framed artwork, offering several key benefits including creating space between the artwork and the glazing, preventing condensation or sticking to the glass, drawing attention to the image, adding a gallery-quality presentation, and helping to balance the proportions of the frame and artwork.

Wider mounts in particular can make smaller pieces feel more impactful and visually striking when displayed on the wall.

Our picture mounts are designed to elevate and protect your artwork. Available in a wide range of colours, textures, and finishes, they offer endless creative possibilities for bespoke framing.

Each mount board is crafted in the English Lake District, using water sourced from the River Kent, and made to the highest quality standards. They are pH neutral and lignin-free, helping to preserve your artwork and prevent any discolouration over time.

Choosing one or more complementary mount tones can beautifully enhance your piece by drawing out key colours and adding depth. Mounts are also essential for protecting certain types of artwork, as they prevent direct contact with the glass, reducing the risk of damage.