The  materials sourced by Wychwood Framing and our artwork framing techniques undertake a process which minimise the effect that lights  ensure framing do not damage artwork. Hinging the artwork instead of mounting it, using high-quality acid-free boards and mats, using no staining paste, and glazing with conservation glass or acrylic are generally accepted procedures used to help preserve artwork. The same procedures are sometimes referred to as "preservation framing."

For a comprehensive overview of the standard that Wychwood Framing adhere to then please visit the Conservation Register

Orientation of a mat/mount and the opening/aperture

1. *Landscape: The aperture or opening is wider than it is tall. (Fig.1 below)
   

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3. *Portrait: The aperture or opening is taller than it is wide. (Fig.2 below)
   

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5. *Double mount: A double mount is two mounts put together, but with a slightly larger opening on the top mount. (Fig.1 below)
   

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7. *Multiple aperture mount: More than one aperture per frame. (Fig.2 below)
   

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9. *Floating artwork: The opening in the main mat is larger than the image. (Fig.2 below)
   

* Bottom weighting: When the image is mounted and framed, the bottom part of the mount is wider than the top and sides border. (Fig. 3 and 4) The optical effect when viewed on the wall may give the appearance of all sides/border looking equal. Bottom weighting is the standard/default method used at Wychwood Framing.

At Wychwood Framing when discussing the orientation of either a  landscape or portrait image/mount/frame the top to bottom size is always stated first. This effectively provides the clue for landscape or portrait.

Example:  a picture described as 8 x 12 will be oriented as LAndscape conversely a 12 x 8 is portrait.