Helpful Tips
See our Mounting services page for related information.
September 2005:
Mounting
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| This mounted advertisement features a die cut window that acts as a cup holder and product placement device. |
Regardless of design, printed forms often require support to create effective displays. Mounting, or gluing sheets to a board or backing substrate, can be an effective solution for point-of-purchase (POP) displays, wall hangings or stand-up pieces with easels. Here are a few tips to remember when planning mounted pieces:
Send a Sample - Few tips will save you more headaches than simply sending a sample of your completed project. When this isn't possible, supplying your finisher with a printed proof can help plan project positioning and machine operations. Making your finisher guess how it's mounted can be a recipe for a reprint.
Glue Margins - Adding an extra 1/8" margin on the non-gripper end of the sheet allows ample room for excess glue to spread. After the adhesive cures, the project will be trimmed flush. Without this margin, glue can spread onto machine parts or other material, which can increase spoilage and delay turnaround.
Backliners - Adding blank stock on the back of the project can help keep the mounting piece from potentially curling or warping. The best backliners are often the exact (but unprinted) stock as the mounted piece.
Fasteners - If your project calls for tape, grommets or other fastening devices, let us know during the estimating stage so we can prepare appropriate materials and processes. If using grommets, remember to avoid placing copy or critical images where grommet holes will be drilled.
The Coyne Advantage
At Coyne, we provide a wide range of substrate choices for mounting, including Fome-Core™, binder's boards, thick paper and corrugated-fluted material. Our large-format capabilities allow us to work with sheet sizes up to 65" x 120" and 105" x 144". With a variety of easels, grommets, taping and other design additions to make mounted pieces effective in an end-use environment, Coyne is your complete mounting solution.