FRAMERS EQUIPMENT Tapes Supplement 2015

Providing Artwork Protection
Choice and Value
We continue to source the latest
Technological innovation
In order to keep artworks safe
satisfy the demands of
Framers and Museums
Framers Equipment Material Specification
Guide
Framers Equipment
Material Specification
Key
Based on the Fine Art Trade Guilds
Five levels of recommended framing,
GCF Framers and Conservation experts
On each page of our catalogue you will see
Varies colour coded sub headings
To guide you on your requirements
February 2015
NESCHEN Filmoplast P
NESCHEN Filmoplast P 90
Self adhesive white transparent
tape, ideal for hinging thin
paper and invisible dry
mending of tears in documents
and maps etc. Made of a very
thin pH neutral tissue 20g/m2
with a non yellowing acrylate
adhesive, buffered with CaCO3
tested by the Federal Institute
for Material Testing who
reported a pH of 8.8 on
un-aged tape and 8.1 on aged
material.
Repositionable for 24hrs and
can be removed with water.
from sturdy papers.
LFP
White
20mm x 50m wt 182grms
A long fibre lower strength
white self adhesive paper
tape, established for 40 years.
For hinging lighter papers
and artworks especially
useful for repairing joints,
edges of book pages and,
mending damage documents .
Tested by the Federal
Institute for Materials Testing
with a reported pH of 9.1 on
un-aged tape and a pH of 7.8
on aged tape.
NESCHEN Filmoplast P 90 Plus
Higher strength self adhesive
paper tape 400g/m2.
Ideal for hinging heavier paper
artworks.
With long fibred non-ageing
wood free properties, this paper
tape is a framers favourite.
A white tape with a pH7 water
based acrylate adhesive coating
and non-ageing or yellowing,
Properties, buffered with
CaCO3 carried on a release
paper from the dispenser box.
This product is easily applied
and can be removed from
stable papers with water and
Zest-it
(SEE CODE ZE)
125ml, 250ml or 500ml.
LFPP
20mm x 50m 400g/m2
PH7-70
PH7-C25
PH7-C38
PH7-C50
Conservation / Archival
Tape
72 Rolls Per Carton
48 Rolls Per Carton
36 Rolls Per Carton
1" x 72 yards 25mm x 66m
1 ½ x 72 yar ds 38mm x 66m
2" x 72 yards 50mm x 66m
Archival Hinging Tissue
Archival tissue with an
excellent pressure sensitive
adhesion.
Used by framers to hinge light
translucent art such as papyrus
and Japanese papers, photos
and light prints and artworks
to mounts and under mounts.
Non-tarnishing and removable
with mineral spirit.
A virtually transparent pH
neutral tape with a butylacrylate pressure sensitive
adhesive.
Archivist and framers use this
quality product to hinge very
light artworks and repair torn
or damaged documents.
A burnishing bone aids
transparent application.
(SEE CODE LBF1 & LBF2)
Reversible with methylated
Spirits.
1"x 98 ft 25mm x 30m 90gms
20mm x 50m wt 182grms
A white paper tape of
conservation quality with a pH
neutral adhesive.
Due to its excellent high
adhesion qualities, this tape is
ideal for artworks on heavier
textured papers and attaching
art boards to mounts around
the edges.
Framers also use this tape
to hinge artworks and cover
bevels on deep mounts.
PH7-70 is reversible with
Zest-it.
(SEE CODE ZE)
125ml, 250ml or 500ml.
Archival Document Repair Tape
LDRT
White
LP90
LHT
1"x 400" 25mm x 10m 45grms
Archival
linen Hinging Tape - Gummed
Archival Paper Hinging Tape - Gummed
Acid-free linen tape with a
water based reversible gummed
pH7 neutral adhesive.
This fine linen cloth tape is
ideal for hinging mounts to an
under mounts, to create a
sandwich. Cut your tape to
size, wet the tape adhesive with
deionised water, making sure
your tape hinges equally in the
middle, press down with a
roller or bone folder firmly,
allow to dry before handling.
Hinge portrait mounts on the
side and landscape at the top.
LHTG1
25mm x 9.1m
LHTG2
25mm x 45.7m 1" x 150ft
An archival quality, pH7
water based gummed
adhesive tape with a 3%
calcium carbonate buffer and
a white paper of pH6.2.
This tape is ideal for framers
wishing to T-hinge or face
hinge artworks to mounts or
under mounts.
Do not cut your tape, tear
your tape to the required size
to avoid hard lines showing,
moisten the glue with
distilled water and press into
position.
Totally reversible with water.
1" x 30`ft
Archival Transparent Mending Tissue
LGT
Archival Linen Hinging Tape - Self Adhesive
A very thin and transparent
pressure sensitive archival
mending tissue, non-yellowing,
removable with methylated
spirits, and a neutral pH.
A thinner version of Document
Repair Tape.
Easy to use just dispense a
length of tissue over a tear and
gently burnish with bone folder
working the adhesive into the
tear strengthens and supports
the area, for extra support
repeat on the reverse side.
LTMT
½" x 600" 13mm x 15.24m 45gms
Self adhesive linen tape made
by Lineco.
Very thin linen cloth coated
with a neutral pH pressure
sensitive acrylic adhesive,
non-yellowing.
Because of its high thread
count this tape is a Framers
choice for hinging window
mounts to backing mounts
and making book repairs.
LHT1
LHT2
Archival White Linen Cloth Tape - Gummed
24mm x 10m
24mm x 50m
24mm x 150m
38mm x 150m
32mm x 46m 318gms
32mm x 10m 90gms
Archival White Paper Tape — Gummed
White wood-free and acid-free
paper tape with a gummed pH
neutral water activated starch
adhesive. 70gsm with a high
tensile strength great for
hinging weighty artworks,
can also be used for hinging
backing mounts to the top
mount to create a book mount
or sealing around glass backs
and mounts to perfect a
pollutant and insect free
sandwich for your artwork
(keeps out flies out when
fitting). Dampen with a
sponge of deionised water to
apply.
Used for hinging mounts to
together
A fine white cotton cloth tape,
acid free, with a water activated starch adhesive
(pH neutral).
Permanent and non-yellowing.
Apply by activating the
glue
by drawing the tape over a
deionised water sponge and
pressing firmly into position.
Reversible from stable papers
by re-wetting with deionised
water allowing to soak and
gentle peeling back.
GLT1
GLT2
GLT3
GLT4
25mm x 40m 1"x 130ft 135grms
GAP1
GAP2
GAP3
24mm x 10m
24mm x 50m
24mm x 350m
Acid Free Clear
Adhesive Textile and Tapestry Tape
Acid free clear Adhesive
On a white paper liner
AFCT
NESCHEN Filmoplast SH Thin Cotton — Self Adhesive
Specifically developed for
Canvas Frames,
Textiles and Tapestry Framing.
This new product has a high
deposition of high tack adhesive, which makes this new
product an ideal solution for
Canvas, Textiles and Tapestry
applications.
It is excellent for adhering to
structured, rough and textured
surfaces, with an acrylic adhesive which is solvent free.
Acid Free Adhesive,
non-ageing and will not turn
yellow, even after prolonged
UV exposure.
Brand new product, just developed
specifically for Canvas Frames,
Textiles and Tapestry Framing.
30mm x 25m
A fine white cotton weave
acid free tape, strong and
must be cut with a knife or
scissors.
Filmoplast SH is ideal for
hinging mounts and backing
mounts together.
The pressure sensitive
acrylate adhesive is pH
neutral and gives a strong
bond and is quick and easy to
use.
LFCS
NESCHEN Filmoplast T Cloth Tape — Self Adhesive
Mitreman Tip : Pr oblems with Flumbs (bits) ?
Then use this tape to a make a sealed unit before
fitting into frame
LFTW
LFTB
LFTG
Filmoplast T is a self adhesive
cloth tape ( 'Passe Partout tape
or mount/mat tape). Acid-Free
240µ (micron)
This excellent textile tape is a
Framers Choice for cover ing
deep bevel mounts and hinging
the top mount to the backing
mount.
Years before the invention of
the clip frame this style of tape
was used to produce a simple
classic framing package (still
used today). Seals the glass,
mount, picture and back into a
easily assembled package with
out a frame.
White
Black
Grey
Real Bone Folders
LFCS
LPT
13 x 13mm
These genuine bone folders
are quality made tools for
burnishing tapes when repairing tears in artworks, applying
press on lettering and mount
Decoration tapes.
The framers choice tool for
making creases or folds in
paper, tapes and Mylar plastic
Films
(Mylar plastic for special
mounting of artworks
without glue or tapes
20mm
Code
SSM ) x 25m
One end pointed and the other
Rounded gives you a choice
of working tips.
31mm x 10m
31mm x 10m
31mm x 10m
Mitreman Tip : Burnish tapes to keep them stuck down
LBF1
WT 40g
5½" x ¾" (152 x 19mm) Firm
Photo Tabs provide a
simple solution to
permanent mounting of
photos, news clippings,
postcards, etc.
The 0.5” square tabs have
an acid-free, nonyellowing, pressure
sensitive adhesive on both
sides.
Simply apply the tabs to the
back of the photo, peel
away the easy-lift release
liner and press your photos
into place.
Infinity Photo Tabs® have
passed the P.A.T.
Art tape known in the USA as
Artists tape.
A fine white matt finish tape
smooth to the touch, pH of
7.1.
Art tape can be peeled away
carefully from most sound
papers.
Due to its nice smooth matt
white finish that will not
yellow this tape is ideal
for covering deep bevel
mounts.
Art Tape can also be used to
hinge artwork, seal the edges
of a glass, artwork and mount
into sandwich to keep out air
pollutants and bits, making
fitting easy.
LBF2
Photographic infinity Tabs®
Recommended by
Mitreman for photo
Collage work, within
Box frames
20mm x 25m
PKT 500
ATS
WT 50g
8" x 1" (204 x 25mm)
Art Tape – Self Adhesive
25mm x 54m
Double Sided Finger Lift (wider release paper)
Double Sided Finger Lift (Stick on edge)
Easy peeling backing paper on
our Double-sided Finger Lift
tape makes application easy,
due to the fact that the backing
paper is wider than the tape
adhesive allowing you to easily
pluck up the backing with your
fingers or blade edge and peel
back.
Great for attaching mountboards together when cutting
double mounts and attaching
overall backing papers.
FLT
FLT2
Tape width/backing width
6/12mm x 50m
12/18mm x 50m
Single edge finger lift is great
when you need to get the tape
close and inline with an edge.
The adhesive on this tape is
flush with only one edge of
release paper backing thus
making it easy to peel up
from the opposite edge
Fillet Tape
Double Sided Archival Polyester
A clear double sided tape with
a polyester base, non ageing
or yellowing
Designed to attach the fillet
to the mount.
6mm wide and 0.22mm thick.
Both sides being coated with a
high grab acrylic adhesive.
Acid migrations are stopped by
the middle barrier of polyester
FT
6mm x 50m
This Archival polyester
tape is ideal for bonding
Mylar straps &
polypropylene films
Archival grade double side
tape with a pressure sensitive
adhesive carried on both sides
of and release membrane of a
polyester base.
Ideal for bonding polyester
and polypropylene films
together or to a sound surface.
Can be used to hinge sheets of
Mylar to an acid– free backing
to protect artworks before
framing or for display/storage.
This tape is permanent and
must be set back away from
the artwork to avoid migration.
FT-12MMX50M
Rebate Tape
12mm x 50m
Tapestry Tape
Volara Rebate tape is an inert
1/32" (0.8mm) black foam tape
with a high tack acrylic self
adhesive.
Used to line frame rebates
which minimises glass
cracking in transit and protects
canvas and media transfers, by
providing a cushion.
Seals out flumbs (bits) from
old frames.
Can also be used to hold the
glass firmly in position and
seal the glass into the rebate to
protect against dust and insects
such as thunder (storm) flies.
LRT
Tape width/backing width
9/12mm x 50m
12/15mm x 50m
FLTE1
FLTE2
1/4 x 36 yards
6.35mm x 33 m
Tapestry tape is a heavy duty
double sided tape with a very
sticky adhesive.
The tape is a quick way to
stretch tapestries of low value.
Should not be used for
conservation framing.
Use by attaching strips around
the face of hardboard or
mountboard, then lay your
tapestry face down onto a
clean surface and place your
board onto the centre with the
exposed tape facing up and
bend round stretching your
tapestry over the board and
pressing firmly into the
adhesive.
TA36
TA48
36mm x 50m
48mm x 50m
Conservation ATG Tape - Permanent
3M 811 Removable Clear Tape
PH7-70 Double sided tape is a
permanent double sided
adhesive transfer gun tape.
It has a water based acrylic
adhesive system which will not
react with sensitive papers.
The adhesive system is acid
free with a neutral pH of 7
ATG tape should never be
placed anywhere near the artwork.
ATG tape is ideal to use to for
bonding double mounts
together and apply overall
backing papers on the backs of
frames.
Rolls will fit most ATG guns
PH7-D12
PH7-D19
12mm x 30m
19mm x 30m
Easy tear polyester tape,
in a clear matt finish with a
temporary tack, easily
removed.
Ideal for masking mounts
when ruling lines or applying
dry mount powder panels or
even masking frames when
decorating panels.
It gives a clean edge and
minimises bleeding.
19mm x 66m
MAG18
3M 810 Permanent Clear Tape
Scotch™ ATG Tape 700 Gun/Dispenser
An invisible permanent, clear
tape from 3M Scotch with a
polyester base.
Not to be used on Artworks of
Value.
Framers use this products to
hinge mount-boards and repair
tears in non-valuable artworks
after receiving customer
consent.
Scotch™ ATG Double
sided adhesive applicator has
covered gears to minimise
applicator jams.
A transparent cover allows the
user to keep a constant check
on the remaining tape.
Holds up to 55 meters
(60yards) of Scotch™ adhesive transfer tape.
Cleaning to remove adhesive
on the gun can be done with
50-50 isopropyl alcohol and
water solution.
B
A
Adhesive transfer application : Place “A” applying roller on
surface, depress trigger “B” and pull ATG gun. To finish release
trigger “B” and pull to break adhesive.
19mm x 66m
3MMT
3MATG
Scapa Medium Grab ATG Tape 4456
Scapa is a quality Swiss made
double sided ATG tape with a
Medium grab.
A framers favourite for
bonding double sided mounts.
Scapa ATG Tape
Gun/Dispenser 456/0
Load & Go Tape Gun
ATG tape should never
be placed in contact with
the artwork.
Scapa ATG tapes streamlines
the mounting and assembly of
paper and plastics for the
Framing and Graphics
Industry.
New snout design for the
applicator roll allows more
pressure to be applied,
resulting in increased
adhesion.
Clean,
Consistent,
Easy to use.
Framers choice for applying ATG tape when
attaching boards together when mount cutting
DST-G
DST12
DST19
Ask for this Gun (adjacent)
Strip of 12
Strip of 8
12mm x 33m
19mm x 33m
DST-G
For use with unsupported
acrylic transfer films
Double Sided Tape Gun
Takes Most ATG tapes
Premium Free Flow Acrylics paints
Finest Artist Quality
Acrylic
Quick
&
easy
Frame
Finishing
AP002
Primary Yellow
Bottle 500ML
AP008
Cobalt Blue
Bottle 500ML
AP012
Burnt Umber (Brown)
Bottle 500ML
AP014
Titanium White
Bottle 500ML
AP015
Mars Black
Bottle 500ML
AP020
Cadmium Red
Bottle 500ML
10% OFF
Less
Econospace
Free Flow Acrylic is a fluid
acrylic with a satin finish. It
is ideal for detail work,
freehand sketching, glaze
creation and even water
colour effects.
Primary colours so you
mix, a colour to suit your
needs just add white to tint.
Black & brown are ideal for
colouring Spacers.
All can be used for Mount
& Frame decoration, By
brush, roller or sponge
application.
for a of set six Acrylics
A simple solution for
conservation framing, keeps
the glass away from the art.
Works on both wood and
metal frames, has acid-free
high-tack acrylic adhesive.
EconoSpace is hollow for
stiffness and lightness, does
not sag in the frame, cuts
clean and easily. Available
in clear with one side matte
and the other side glossy to
create the right effect in-
side of the frame.
ES125C
ES250C
Liberon Super Wood Glue
Quality PVA water
based wood glue.
A durable 15", highimpact handed dust
brush with soft horsehair bristles.
For all your frame
joining needs and
General DIY
Applications
Cleans dust, dirt and
erasure crumbs from
paper, mat board, glass
etc.
Super Wood Glue 014984
Super Wood Glue 045976
Super Wood Glue 014985
Ideal when fitting
frames, helps avoids
bits under the glass.
100ml
250ml
500ml
DBA
Kleenmaster® Brillianize
Clean & Polisher
Qty 20
Qty 12
Dusting Brush
Quick Drying
L-WG1
L-WG2
L-WG3
EconoSpace ES-125 1/8" x 5ft Clear
EconoSpace ES-250 1/4" x 5ft Clear
15"(381mm)
AD20 Conservation Adhesive
Kleenmaster® Brillianize
Is an antic-static cleaner
which does not attract dust
and reduces scratching of
Plexiglas exhibit cases and
display cases.
Conservation Adhesive is a
solution of Paraloid B72 in
Acetone made in accordance
with Stephen Knobb’s
original formulation published
in ‘Studies in Conservation’.
Cleans and shines all types
of plastic, glass and any
other hard, shiny, nonabsorbent surface.
Also helps resist finger marking.
Suitable for glass,
Ceramics etc
Non-toxic.
Avoid Freezing
KLB
0.3kg
CAD20
150ml
Archival Museum Mounting Kit
Hayaku Japanese Hinging Paper-Gummed
Everything the framer needs
to master the art of museum
mounting valuable artworks
with rice starch and paper
hinges.
This kit contain 2-oz. jar of
unmodified Rice Starch
Adhesive and enough heavyweight Mulberry paper to make
approximately 150 hinges.
A 1" x 10' roll of
Pressure sensitive Linen Tape
for hinging mounts.
Method instructions included.
LMK
1" x 10'
Make instant Japanese hinges
easily with Hayaku a
Japanese Mulberry paper
pre-coated with an acid free
water activated adhesive that
gives a thin but strong and
tensile hinge, tested at 7kg
per hinge.
The pH neutral paper and
adhesive have passed the
permanence test
(ANSINAPM IT(.16—1993)
Which assures Long term
Quality.
It is used for hinging artworks on paper and paper
repairs.
LJHT
Pure Wheat Starch
Pure Rice Starch
A finely purified uncooked
food grade wheat starch.
This product must be cooked.
When cooked it makes a
quality smooth wheat
adhesive.
A Belgian Rice Starch when
cooked produces a lighter and
thinner starch adhesive.
Ask for FEL
Fact sheet 1
Microwave wheat
starch cooking.
Ask for FEL
Fact sheet 1
Microwave wheat
starch cooking.
LPWS1
LPWS2
LPWS3
2oz
8oz
4.4 1bs
Methyl Cellulose
LPRS1
LPRS2
LPRS3
2oz
8oz
4.4 1bs
Insta-Mend Mending Tissue Kit-with adhesive
When dissolved in water
methyl cellulose powder
produces a liquid
adhesive which is neutral pH,
nontoxic, vermin proof, does
not decompose, and dries
clear.
Easily reversed with cold
water.
Use for repair, bookbinding,
art construction and
hinging.
LPMC
1" x 100ft
25mm x 30m wt 227grms
1.5oz
A quality framing conservation tissue with a wheat paste
adhesive applied to both sides.
Insta mend is a new tissue
used for repairing tears in
prints, music sheets or
wherever a strong sheet mend
is required.
pH neutral and reversible with
water.
Supplied in 12" x 18" sheet
this product is ideal for
framers collectors and conservators alike.
LIMT
Cotton Rag Archival Gum Tape
Archival Mounting Corners
Museum quality cotton rag
acid free archival gum tape
with 2% calcium carbonate
buffer.
Archival quality clear corner
pockets, made from clear
polypropylene with a high
grab lasting adhesive.
Slide your artwork or photo
into the pocket, the set back
clear L corner means that a
minimum of the artwork
surface gets covered.
No adhesive ever touches the
subject and the artwork can
always be easily removed.
Safe and acid free
Use it to hinge almost
everything knowing it will be
secure and safe.
AKD sized (Alkylketene
Dimerrakd, alkaline sizing
agent synthesized from fatty
acids) Lignin free. Farina
Starch gum (potato starch) base
to 25gsm.
pH range 7.0—8.0.
Ideal for hinging heavy papers
CRG
25mm x 30m
Suitable for light
and
heavy-weight photographs
AC80845
AC80847
Archival See-Thru Mounting Strips
Strips can be cut to the required size of each job.
Available in 4"and now an economical 12"bulk
Package, each package contains 60 strips.
1.25"/32mm Box Qty 160
2.95 " /75mm Box Qty 80
Self-Sealing Mylar® L -Velopes®
Framers and Museums choose
L-Velopes® to display and
frame artworks for its clarity
and support. Artworks are
sandwiched between sheets of
archival quality clear Mylar®
Polyester, no adhesive is necessary.
Heat sealing the edges stops
harmful adhesives migrating
to the artwork and keeps out
dirt and pollutants.
A framers favourite for
hinge-less mounting of
artworks. Lineco Mounting
Strips are strong and safe and
made from conservation quality Mylar® Polyester with a
laminated slim strip of acidfree paper and on one side and
set just in from the inner edge
of the paper is a self adhesive
backing strip to avoid glue
migrating. Application is easy,
lay your artwork in position on
an acid free backing, place the
strips around the artwork, and
adhere the strips to the backing.
No adhesive ever touches the
artwork.
Available
In 3 Sizes
Fig.1: Opens on two sides to slide in
artwork
MS4
MS12
4" (102mm)
12"(305mm)
Assorted Hinging Paper
Fig.2: Fold over
flaps to Seal
without adhesive
SSM1 8.5" X 11"
Gauge 3mil-(sold in Pkts of 5)
SSM2 11" X 14"
SSM3 11.5"x 16.5"
Japanese Hinging Tissue (Mulberry paper)
Japanese Mulberry paper
sheets manufactured with 55
parallel “tear lines” to allow
you to produced feather-edge
Japanese hinges easily.
Tear lines are produced at
various widths apart to make
hinges from 6mm wide to
23mm wide all up to 432mm
in length.
Different weights
12gsm for photographs and
light artwork.
20gsm for heavier wor ks.
Use with Wheat ( Code LPWS
1,2,3)or Rice Starch (Code
LPRS 1,2,3) to make strong
secure conservation hinges.
A collection of the highest
quality Japanese Hinging Papers.
So you can select the correct
thickness and strength for the
artwork you wish to hinge.
These assorted papers have
different weights and finishes.
Always choose a lesser weight
paper than the artwork you
are hinging to avoid damage.
Assortment Includes.
Sekishu Kozogami Tsuru (one 729 x 520mm 22gsm handmade, 100% Kozo,
lightweight with a laid finish sheet)
Sekishu White (one 990 x 610mm 30gsm long fibr e sheet)
Sekishu Natural (one 990 x 610mm 30gsm long fibre sheet)
Kizukishi (one 940 x 640mm 11-12gsm,100% Kozo, silky long fibre sheet)
Mulberry (two 850 x 640mm 42gsm sheets) Handmade, Kozo and sulphite pulp,
long fibre, Lightweight, strong and soft.
AHP
6 Assorted Papers
Fig.3: Easily reversible leaving the artwork in its original state,
and the L-velope® reusable.
597mm x 432mm (23½" x 17")
Sheet size
MP1
12gsm Hinging paper
MP2
20gsm Hinging paper
®
®
Tesa Tape 4309 Self-Adhesive
Eco Tape Rolls
High quality picture framing
backing tape.
Self-adhesive brown paper
kraft tape for sealing the backs
of frames to keep out insects
and air pollutants.
Easily shaped into the backs of
picture frames with its flexible
properties and lasting adhesion
this product stick well to itself,
timber and backing boards.
TT25
TT38
TT50
TT75
25mm x 50m (4309)
38mm x 50m (4309)
50mm x 50m (4309)
75mm x 50m (4309)
Self -Adhesive
Self–adhesive Kraft brown
(60gsm) paper tape used by
framers to keep out insects and
air pollutants when sealing the
backs of frames, leaving a
quality looking back with an a
economic cost.
ET25
ET38
ET50
ET75
Gummed Tape
25mm x 50m (Eco 15)
38mm x 50m (Eco 15)
50mm x 50m (Eco 15)
75mm x 50m (Eco 15)
Masking Tape Self-Adhesive
A general purpose cream
masking tape.
Masking tape should not be
used for attaching artworks
to mounts or hinging mountboards to backing mounts
Conforming to the
five Fine Art Trade Guild
Standards.
The traditional way of sealing
the backs of picture frames,
our gummed tape is GSO
(gum side out).
Make sure you wet your tape
evenly, by pulling over a wet
sponge in a dish or by using
our gum wetting dispensers,
which give an even application
of water and avoids the possibility of bubbling.
Press the tape down firmly do
not bridge your tape.
(See code GM1 and GM2
for our Tape
Wetting Dispensers)
GT38
GT50
GT75
36mm x 200m
48mm x 200m
"
72mm x 200m
Sekisui Tape Self-Adhesive
Sekisui Tape a Framers Favourite
KT tape does
not stick to
itself
Permanently
K tape will
stick to
itself
Permanently
KT25
KT38
KT50
Or
Or
Or
K25
K38
K50
K75
High quality, Kraft tape,
for sealing the backs of
your frames.
Easy to use, folds to the
contours of the frame
rebate and sticks well to
moulding and backing
Recommended by
MITREMAN
board, cuts
cleanly.
(1") 25mm x 50m
(1"x1½) 38mm x 50m
(2") 50mm x 50m
(3") 75mm x 50m
MT19
MT25
MT38
MT50
19mm x 50m
25mm x 50m
38mm x 50m
50mm x 50m
Frame Sealing Tape — Pressure Sensitive
A grey self adhesive frame
sealing tape, with an inert nonyellowing permanent acrylic
adhesive on one side and a
gray acid-free paper backing
on the other, with an impervious foil layer in between to
keep out migrating acids.
Created specifically for the
framer to seal backing
boards, also useful for
creating an effective barrier
in the rebates of wood
picture frames and sealing
fillets on mounts.
Flexible and forms around
profiles and uneven backs and
attaches to almost any surface.
Use for sealing raw wood, fillets, rebates and frame backs.
1¼ x 1000"
LFST
Gray 32mm x 25m
Brown Packing Tape Self-Adhesive & Gun
Cross Weave Tape
The last thing you want to
worry about before you ship
or store your boxes is whether the tape you used is strong
enough.
A 30 Micron tape made of
a coated, printable
polypropylene film, 814 Buff
with a acrylic adhesive system.
This gives a smooth, silent,
slow release.
A high quality economical
tape.
Ideal for sealing cartons and a
good general purpose tape with
the silent, slow release
advantages of a Vinyl tape.
BPTG
BPT
Tape Dispenser Gun
50mm x 66m
High tack Cross Weave Tape
supplied 50mm wide x 50
metres in length.
Natural in colour.
This quality tape is impossible to tear by hand and has a
weave through the tape both
horizontally and vertically
making it extremely heavy
duty.
Ideal for heavy duty
packing, export orders etc
CWT
Printed “FRAGILE” Tape
50mm x 50m
Handy Wrap &
Simple and flexible. Perfect
for bundling, wrapping and
collating small products.
Hand film can be applied in
the smallest of spaces.
Portable and safe to use in
confined areas.
Printed with “FRAGILE”
message.
Printed on high quality white
tape.
Ideal for sealing cartons
without the need for
additional warning labels.
The easy way to bundle wrap
and protect frames. Our Mini
Rolls are cast film, 20 micron
thick and will only stick to
itself. This means that your
bundles will not stick together.
Rolls fit on standard tape
dispensers.
Clearly printed red on white
background.
The easy way to bundle wrap
and protect frames
HWD
HW
WFT
50mm x 66m
Bubble Wrap Rolls
1 dispenser free with each
carton ordered.
Handy Wrap Dispenser
Handy Wrap 100mm x 150m
Sold per box of 10
Shrink Wrap / Pallet Wrap
Bubble wrap rolls made from
strong-grade cushioning
material.
Pallet wrap general purpose
“tacky” stretch film.
Protects shipments from
water, dirt and damage caused
by excess movement.
Ideal for fragile products with
long or unpredictable distribution cycles.
Self-adhering each layer of
film clings to the next for
added strength. Rolls have 3"
core.
Lightweight packaging reduces
costs and provides superior
protection. Retains air.
Ideal for wrap
protection
of
your customers
framed artwork.
Saves damage.
Quick and easy
to use.
BW
Dispenser
1200mm x 100m
Use with Adjustable
Hand
Dispenser
SWD
SW
Pallet wrap Dispenser
400mm x 250m
Phone for availability
Tel 01604 790333
pH
Wash line MD 111
Wash line MD 112
Wash line MD 114
NOTE: We only stock tapes with prefix
MD
Wash line Size: 16mm x 12m Qty 1
Panel Line Size: 3mm x 12m Qty 6
MD 309/2
MD 301/3
MD 302/3
MD 303/3
MD 304/3
MD 305/3
MD 306/3
MD 307/3
MD 308/3
Note: Black
only comes
in 8 x 2mm
Phone for availability
Tel 01604 790333
White
MDT 224
Natural White
MDT 215
Black
MDT 821
Silver leaf bronze
MDT 206
Silver platina
MDT 207
Gold leaf brown
MDT 209
Gold platina
MDT 210
Antique silver
MDT 201
NOTE: We only stock tapes with prefix
MDT Mat decoration tape
Size: 25mm x 15m
Silver black
MDT 208
Antique gold
MDT 202
Champagne
MDT 211
Brazilian gold
MDT 212
Spanish gold
MDT 214
Brown Paper Roll
Zest-it Dilutant and Brush Cleaner
PH7-70 self adhesive tape
can be safely removed from
paintings and prints with
Zest-it.
Using a soft long filament
brush, apply small amounts
of Zest-it to the sides of the
tape. Wait 30 to 60 seconds.
As the brush is moved, the
filaments will slide between
the tape and the surface as the
Zest-it releases the tape.
Apply Zest-it as necessary
until the tape is free of the
surface. Allow the surface to
dry for 24/36 hours before
handling.
Pure Kraft paper rolls
Offer high tear/burst
strength and
good presentation.
Ideal for wrapping
frames
and
parcels.
Covering benches
when doing
dirty work.
Safely remove some self adhesive tapes from painting and prints
BP
90gsm
900mm x 220m
ZE125
ZE500
LEVER OPERATED GUM TAPE DISPENSER
Robust construction with a 2
year warranty
Suitable for gummed paper
tape, maximum 200mm roll
diameter, wound gum in or out,
plain or reinforced in widths
from 20mm to 100mm.
Dispenses from 100mm to
1100mm with two pre-select
length guides and adjustable
weight on tape guide to suit all
grades of GPT.
Weighs approx. 9.5kg
Trolley stand available to order
LEVER OPERATED MEASURED LENGTH DISPENSER AND
WETTER FOR GUM PAPER TAPE max.100mm
Measured lengths with optimum moistening
to reduce tape waste and ensure the best seal
BUDGET “PULL & TEAR” DISPENSER
The ideal gum tape dispenser
for every framer
Wound gum in or out,
up to 80mm wide.
Unsuitable for
reinforced tapes.
Minimal maintenance
required.
Quick and easy application
Weighs 1.59kg
GM2
Black Masking Tape
Bookkeeper Deacidification Spray
New black
masking tape.
A Scapa product.
CFC & solvent free non-toxic
& non-hazardous.
Flexible crepe for
sealing backs of
photo frames.
A great match
with black fibre
strut backs.
MTB25
MTB50
Low priced dispenser
for gummed paper tape.
FOR GUM PAPER TAPE max 80mm wide
GM1
Scapa
Zest-125 ml
Zest-500 ml
25mm x 50m
50mm x 50m
LDS
LDSR
Bookkeeper is a deacidification
process that neutralizes acids and
extends the lifespan of paper at least 3
to 5 times longer than untreated
material. The spray pump and solution
both feature the same patented
technology as a Bookkeepers highly
regarded deacidification process.
The spray protects safely treated single
sheets including manuscripts,
documents, clippings, maps, posters,
newspaper and other paper based
materials in libraries and archival
collections. Even distribution, no
affects on the integrity of the inks and
does not damage adhesives or binding
fabric. Non clogging virtually odourfree and dry in minutes.
Note : Always do a colour fast test
with a swab & solution in a
inconspicuous area before treatment to
make sure no ink colours bleed.
Pump Spray Bottle
Refill for pump Bottle
150gram
900 gram
See Thru Polyester Envelopes
Archival Polyester Rolls
These large envelopes offer an
excellent approach to the practical archival storage of large
maps, prints or broadsides.
When you need to store,
frame or display artwork
with out any glues or tape
then encapsulation with
High Polyester is for you.
These envelopes offer archival
storage while giving complete
visibility to its contents.
Offering a totally reversible
archival display method,
ideal for manhandling artworks in schools, colleges
and museum.
Made of 75 micron archival
polyester, with 3 edges sealed.
Pkt of 5.
A safe mounting process, no glue, no tape,
totally reversible.
SPE1
SPE2
SPE3
See Thru polyester Envelopes 17" x 21"
See Thru polyester Envelopes 18" x 24"
See Thru polyester Envelopes 24" x 36"
Qty 5
Qty 5
Qty 5
Evacon-R Glue
EG125
125g
Ideal for Box
Frames
&
Cove mount
Construction.
High &
low melt
glue sticks
PGG
PGS
Titebond Original Wood Glue
Glue Gun
1kg
300x 12mm sticks
The Arrow Gun will take
high and low temperature
glue sticks, it has a high
volume melt chamber and
heavy duty circuitry for
prolonged use.
The larger trigger is
comfortable in use, fitted
with a non-drip nozzle and
check valve to control glue
flow, it also has a built in
drip tray/stand.
Takes standard glue sticks
11/12mm
Hot Melt Glue Sticks (White)
Archival White Neutral pH Adhesive
Titebond Original is the
best glue we have for
mitre joints.
Our best selling acid free adhesive, it
has excellent lay-flat properties this
helps to keep curling or waves in the
paper to a minimum and dries clear.
Providing strong initial
tack while inserting
Underpinner wedges.
The easy to use polyvinyl acetate
(P.V.A.) formula is fast setting,
remaining tacky for long enough to be
worked before drying completely.
This aliphatic resin is
becoming very popular
with framers, carpenter
and cabinetmakers.
Excess glue can be easily
cleaned off with just a
damp rag!
T-WG
75 Micron, 1067mm x 20m
75 Micron, 1524mm x 50m
Arrow TR550 Professional Glue Gun & glue
A water soluble, non-plasticized, pH
7.5 ethylene-vinylacetate copolymer
emulsion which is ideal for laminating
papers, materials, boards, box making,
envelope and general bookbinding
applications.
The adhesive is designed to be as safe
as possible for all kinds of storage uses
including photographs. It has passed the
Silver Tarnish Test and PAT Test and
is less susceptible to acid hydrolysis
than the more common PVA adhesives
which can break down and emit acetic
acid vapours.
NOTE; Ideal for laying fabrics when
making cove & box mounts.
Titebond Tough
On joints. Always glue
your Mitres.
Polyester Rolls
APR1
APR2
Polyesters rolls are a
convenient way of handling
polyester, especially when
your requirements are for
various sizes of artworks.
(16floz) 473ml
This adhesive was formulated
specifically for preservation materials,
dries semi-clear and flexible and
should not become brittle with age.
Adheres to most surfaces.
LPHA
8oz
Ambersil Label Remover
3M Display Mount™ Permanent Adhesive
Label Remover is a blend of citrus and
hydrocarbon oils which quickly releases
self-adhesive labels and
stickers by loosening the adhesive,
thereby assisting in the clean and easy
removal of all residues.
Spray labels generously with Label
Remover. Most labels can be pulled off
after approx. 3 minutes. In difficult
cases, waiting time should be
extended to approx. 15 minutes.
If adhesive is still stuck to the substance
after the label has been removed, spray
product on a (paper) cloth and wipe off
the adhesive residue. If used on plastics
or varnished surfaces it is essential to
carry out a resistance test before use.
Not suitable for objects made of
polystyrene or polycarbonate.
ALR
3M
200ml
Spray Mount™ Repositionable Adhesive
A maximum strength spray adhesive for
permanent print, photo and picture mounting / bonding.
Display Mount adhesive provides instant
hold combined with rapid strength buildup to form a strong, secure, and permanent
bond for mounts.
Display Mount adhesive is ideal for working with 3D Models, coated papers, exhibition boards, and
point-of-display
boards.
3MDM
3M Photo Mount ™Adhesive, pH Neutral
Fast, reliable and convenient, Spray Mount
adhesive is the choice of the art and design
market.
The key benefits of the Spray Mount
adhesive is that it allows repositioning for
up to 12 hours when sprayed on one
surface, and for up to 2 hours when
applied to both surfaces.
A high strength spray adhesive, which
provides an instant and permanent hold
so you can mount your own photo, map
and picture.
Photo Mount adhesive is a pH neutral,
non-yellowing, professional grade
spray adhesive with a good resistance
to both high temperatures and UV
light.
Once the Spray Mount adhesive sets, the
spray adhesive provides a secure, long
term bond that will not become brittle with
age.
Spray Mount adhesive is ideal for creating
and mounting mock ups, mounting
designs, photos and illustrations, picture
displays, working with exhibition boards,
lightweight materials, and theatre sets.
3MSM
400ml
It is ideal for archiving, mounting
photographs, illustrations, prints and
mounting maps.
3MPM
3M 77 Multi Purpose Adhesive™
400ml
3M Vac-U-Mount™ Adhesive
Spray 77 Adhesive is extensively used
for bonding lightweight boards,
foams, plastics, fabric, paper and
insulating materials.
3M™ Vac-U-Mount™ Adhesive 6096
is a strong, professional grade adhesive
developed especially for use with
vacuum frame mounting systems.
For bonding fabric backcloths in
studios and window dressing, and
bonding polystyrene foam in
fabricating packaging units.
Permanently mounts pictures, photos
and other light weight materials.
pH neutral clear adhesive developed for
the picture framing market.
The adhesive is also widely used in
the heating and ventilating industry.
3MS77
400ml
500ml
3MVM
15.5oz
NESCHEN Book Squeegee/Rigid Paddle Applicator
Archival
Abaca.sa™ Hinging Tape
This strong 7ply spreader with
a plastic coating is a great tool
and makes easy work of
creasing without damage
during encapsulation.
Abaca.sa self-adhesive hinging tape incorporates the
strength and supple nature of
Abaca paper (manila hemp)
along with a very strong
acrylic adhesive that's
permanent and nonyellowing.
With a 14mm x 10mm
cream felt buffer
your plastic films are well
protected as well as your artwork from abrasion.
Abaca.sa is strong enough to
hold large digital prints, and
supple enough to adhere to
the print without distorting.
For use with pressure sensitive
films, such as
Window-Art Mount Film
Sticky back plastics,
Mylar® Polyester,
Melinex films and
L-Velopes®.
NPS
160mm x 95mm x 9mm
Abaca paper is acid-free,
For
biodegradable, and comes
Digital & Glicee from a self sustainable plant.
Print
Mounting
LAHT
De-ionised Water
22mm x 45m
Nickel Plated T-Pins
These nickel plated T-pins are
a must for any framer wanting
to stretch fabric arts prior to
lacing and framing.
Pushing these T-pins into the
side of acid free foam board
conservation or museum
board, enable the framer to
stretch the desired material
artwork into position before
lacing, after which they can be
removed.
De-ionised water is the purest
and safest water to use when
making rice or wheat starch
glues paste.
Also ideal for colour fast tests
with the aid of cotton swabs.
Unlike using normal water,
De-ionised water helps avoid
water staining.
Makes a safe glass cleaner
when using Micro-Fibre cloths.
Using De-ionised water mixed
with water colour paints when
ruling lines and laying washes
on mounts helps provide an
even flow of water and paint
and ensure longevity of the
Washline Mount/French Mat.
DW
2.5 litre
TPIN
Frame Buffer Pads Protection/Air Space)
Cork Disc
Clear Dome
8.5mm Dia.
2.2mm Thick
9.5mm Dia.
3.8mm Thick
Cork Disc
12mm Dia.
2mm Thick
Cork Disc
19mm Dia.
2mm Thick
BOF6
BOF19
BOC12
BOC19
BOP85
BOP95
Felt
Cork
Plastic Dome
Felt Pads
6mm Dia
1mm Thick
19 mm Dia.
4mm Thick
6mm Dia. Pad
19mm Dia. Pad
12mm Dia. Disc
19mm Dia. Disc
8.5mm Dia. Dome
9.5mm Dia. Dome
Archival Multisorb Blotting Paper
Frame buffer pads stop frames
from slipping on the wall hanger fixing and prevent wall
damage and marking from the
back of the frame.
Buffers also keep the back of
the frame of the wall thus
allowing air to circulate and
help prevent damage and
mould from damp walls.
If you know damp may be a
problem, then Aluminium foil
or a Melinex plastic sheets may
be inserted behind the backing
board or covering the back thus
providing an inert moister
barrier.
1mm Thick
4mm Thick
2mm Thick
2mm Thick
2.2mm Thick
3.8mm Thick
Qty 400
Qty 1000
Qty 960
Qty 400
Qty 450
Qty 400
Pkt 50
Multisorb
Blotting
Paper
MBP
The best blotting paper to
absorb water when making
picture mounting hinges and
pressing and drying during
conservation, especially leaf
casting and paper infill.
It will take 2.5 times its own
weight in water.
With its extra strong wet
strength, the sheets can be
used and dried many times.
Although good for
Herbarium conservation, it is
not recommended for
permanent interleaving or
mounting.
750 x 680mm Blotting paper 300gsm
Pkt 25
Use this chart to work out how much moulding you need to make a certain size frame
UTD "
SIZE
½"
¾"
1"
1½"
2"
2½"
3"
3½"
4"
4½"
12"
5x7
2.4
2.5
2.7
3.0
3.4
3.7
4.0
4.4
4.7
5.0
16"
7x9
3.0
3.3
3.5
3.7
4.0
4.4
4.7
5.0
5.4
5.7
18"
8x10
3.4
3.5
3.7
4.0
4.4
4.7
4.0
5.4
5.7
6.0
20"
9x11
3.7
3.9
4.0
4.4
4.7
5.0
5.4
5.7
6.0
6.4
22"
10x12
4.0
4.2
4.4
4.7
5.0
5.4
5.7
6.0
6.4
6.7
25"
11x14
4.5
4.7
5.0
5.4
5.5
6.0
6.4
6.5
7.0
7.2
27"
12x15
4.8
5.0
5.2
5.5
5.8
6.2
6.5
6.8
7.2
7.5
28"
12x16
5.0
5.4
5.5
5.7
6.0
6.4
6.7
7.0
7.4
7.7
32"
14x18
5.7
5.8
6.0
6.4
6.7
7.0
7.4
7.7
8.0
8.4
34"
16x18
6.0
6.2
6.4
6.7
7.0
7.4
7.8
8.0
8.4
8.7
36"
16x20
6.4
6.5
6.7
7.0
7.4
7.7
8.0
8.5
8.7
9.0
38"
17x21
6.7
6.8
7.0
7.4
7.7
8.0
8.4
8.7
9.0
9.4
40"
18x22
7.0
7.2
7.4
7.7
8.0
8.4
8.7
9.0
9.4
9.7
42"
20x22
7.4
7.5
7.7
8.0
8.4
8.7
9.0
9.4
9.7
10.0
44"
20x24
7.7
7.8
8.0
8.4
8.7
9.0
9.4
9.7
10.0
10.4
46"
20x26
8.0
8.2
8.4
8.7
9.0
9.4
9.7
10.0
10.4
10.7
48"
22x26
8.4
8.5
8.7
9.0
9.4
9.7
10.0
10.4
10.7
11.0
50"
22x28
8.7
8.8
9.0
9.4
9.7
10.0
10.4
10.7
11.0
11.4
52"
24x28
9.0
9.2
9.4
9.7
10.0
10.4
10.7
11.0
11.4
11.7
54"
24x30
9.4
9.5
9.7
10.0
10.4
10.7
11.0
11.4
11.7
12.0
55"
25x30
9.5
9.7
9.8
10.2
10.5
10.8
11.2
11.5
11.8
12.2
56"
24x32
9.7
9.8
10.0
10.4
10.7
11.0
11.4
11.7
12.0
12.4
58"
26x32
10.0
10.2
10.4
10.7
11.0
11.4
11.7
12.0
12.4
12.7
60"
24X36
10.4
10.5
10.7
11.0
11.4
11.7
12.0
12.4
12.7
13.0
62"
26X36
10.7
10.8
11.0
11.4
11.7
12.0
12.4
12.7
13.0
13.4
64"
28X36
11.0
11.4
11.5
11.7
12.0
12.4
12.7
13.0
13.4
13.7
70"
30X40
12.0
12.2
12.4
12.7
13.0
13.4
13.7
14.0
14.4
14.7
Price each frame to the nearest inch e.g. 13½ x17 = 30½ united inches or 14x18 frame size,
So a frame in a 2 inch moulding inc waste requires 6.7 feet (Metric chart to follow ASAP)
The Blue Wool Scale is a method used to deter mine light fastness of colour s.
BWS 5 is the minimum requirement for Cotton Museum mountboard.
The Fine Art Trade Guild standards has no minimum requirement in Conservation
mountboards, but the board will still carry a BWS rating on the packaging.
The minimum accepted Guild Print Standards rating is BWS 6
The pH scale is used to measure acidity and alkalinity.
The scale starts from 1 very acidic to 14 very alkaline.
pH7 is neutral, pH 6.5 – pH 7.5 is regarded neutral for conservation materials.
International Paper Sizes
The following table shows the width and height of all ISO A and B paper formats,
as well as the ISO C envelope formats. The dimensions are in millimeters:
Thank you to Greg Fremstad,
president and founder of
FrameTek Inc, for the use of
this recipe.
Conversion Chart
Multiplication Table
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