Backing Boards Ireland | Wholesale Picture Frame Backing Board Supplier
Strand Framing supplies a comprehensive range of backing boards for picture framing, mounting, and display to trade customers across Ireland. From conservation-quality white core backing board to economical kraft and greyboard, we manufacture and stock backing boards in all standard imperial, metric, and A-sizes. Fast nationwide delivery with bulk discounts available for framers, photographers, and print studios.
Backing Boards | Strand
Our extensive range of backing boards are available in all your standard imperial, metric and A sizes. We supply a large range of backing boards for finishing framed or mounted products. We have both acid free options like white core backing board or budget backing boards like our cream core backing board section. For adhesive options we can supply Easifix Board or Self Adhesive Foamboard. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding mounting your prints using our backing board and we would be happy to help
White Core Backing Board
- Each board is lignin-free, alkaline-sized, pH neutral and is calcium carbonate buffered to enhance its useful lifespan by minimising the effect of atmospheric pollutants.
- Being conservation quality, boards are lignin-free with no optical brighteners
- Meets Fine Art Trade Guild (FATG) specifications for standard mountboard
Brown Kraft Backing
- KRAFT Backing Board is a 2.2mm thick board suitable as a plain backing board for prints.
- This board is a rigid non acid free board.
- Economically priced backing board
Foamboard Backing
- Our foamboard ranges are used for backing and mounting of art or photographic prints.
- Available in 2.5,5 & 10mm thick
- Self adhesive board ideal for mounting photographic prints
Embossed Board
- Budget Backing Board
- Embossed texture on one side. White matte on the other.
Easifix Self Adhesive
- 1.4mm acid free board suitable for mounting giclee prints and most artwork.
- It prevents creep and surface bubbling
Kraftliner Greyboard
- Kraftliner Greyboard is a 1.8mm (1800 microns) thick board suitable as plain backing board for prints
- The board is a rigid non acid free board
- Economically priced backing board
Frequently Asked Questions About Backing Boards
Acid-free backing board (like our white core backing) is lignin-free, pH neutral, and calcium carbonate buffered to prevent yellowing and acid migration that can damage artwork over time. Standard backing board (kraft, greyboard) is more economical but not archival-safe. Use acid-free for valuable artwork, photographs, and anything intended for long-term display.
Common thicknesses: 1mm for lightweight applications and slip-in frames, 1.4mm for standard picture framing, 2mm-2.2mm (kraft/greyboard) for rigid support, 5mm foamboard for mounting prints. Choose based on your frame depth and whether the backing needs rigidity or conservation quality.
Strand Framing supplies a comprehensive range of backing boards to framers and photographers across Ireland. We stock white core conservation backing, kraft backing, foamboard, self-adhesive mounting boards, and embossed backing in all standard sizes. Order online for fast nationwide delivery, or contact us for bulk/trade pricing.
Self-adhesive backing boards like Easifix and adhesive foamboard allow you to mount prints permanently without spray adhesive or dry mounting equipment. Simply peel off the release liner and position your print. Ideal for photographs and inkjet prints. Our 1.4mm Easifix is acid-free and prevents surface bubbling and creep.
We stock backing boards in all standard imperial sizes (8x6\" to 24x20\"), A-sizes (A5 to A1), metric sizes, and popular photo print sizes. Boards can be purchased individually or in economical packs. For non-standard sizes, boards can be cut to your specifications. Browse our collections to filter by size.
Foamboard consists of a foam core sandwiched between paper or card surfaces. It's lightweight, rigid, and available in 2.5mm, 5mm, and 10mm thicknesses. Use it for mounting prints, display boards, exhibition panels, and as backing for larger frames where weight is a concern. Self-adhesive foamboard allows easy print mounting without additional adhesives.
Kraft backing board is economical and provides good rigidity, but it's not acid-free and should not be in direct contact with valuable photographs or artwork. For long-term preservation, use acid-free white core backing board. Kraft is suitable for commercial framing, temporary displays, or where a barrier layer separates it from the artwork.
Yes! We offer significant bulk discounts on backing board purchases. Packs of backing board offer better per-unit pricing than individual sheets. For large volume orders or regular supply arrangements, contact us for trade pricing. We supply framers, photographers, print shops, and artists across Ireland.
Embossed backing board (1mm) has a textured pattern on one side and smooth white on the other. It's an economical option for budget framing where the backing isn't visible. The embossed texture faces inward (against the artwork) while the smooth side faces out. Note: this board is not acid-free.
For conservation/archival framing, choose our white core backing board. It meets Fine Art Trade Guild specifications, is lignin-free with no optical brighteners, and is calcium carbonate buffered to neutralise acids. Pair with acid-free mounts and UV-protective glazing for museum-quality framing that protects artwork for generations.
