Mounting Sintra To Wall

Sintra is a very popular substrate for mounting.

Mounting sintra to wall.

Since there will not be frames. Check that the mounting holes are level twice before drilling. My plan is to dry mount the photos without a mat or frame on thick boards. Sintra mounts are available in many sizes.

We also mount to dibond but sintra is less expensive and we have a lot of requests for it. Normally i would not recommend float mounting it off the wall with bumpers for any piece that is 12 18 or larger. So if you need to add rigidity add a piece of gatorboard to the back of the sintra that is cut smaller than your piece example 20 x28 gator mounted behind the 24 x32 piece. Lamination and french cleat hanging systems are optional.

June 2020 3acompositesusa com 800 626 3365 of 46 the expanded pvc sheet collection why choose sintra 6 sintrahas been the industry s leading pvc board for more than 30 years it is comprised of moderately expanded closed cell polyvinyl chloride pvc in a homogeneous sheet with a low gloss matte finish. Mounting on gatorboard or sintra. Use a friend to help you hold the wall mount. The bumpers won t give make it more rigid or help it to lay more flat.

Joined jan 12 2012 111 posts. Remember the old adage mark twice. Cut once that same rule applies to drilling in walls. Allow 2 to 3 days for sintra mounts.

Sintra board comes in black or white boards and is available in 3mm or 6mm thickness. We just need the edge of the print to be perfectly in line with the sintra. Jump to latest follow 1 9 of 9 posts. Hold the flat screen wall mount or tv mount brackets up against the wall and use a level to make sure it s even.

It is rigid and can be used for displaying a piece without a frame or in a frame. Discussion in film and processing started by tcyin aug 8 2018. Discussion starter. Advice on mounting sintra screen and border.