artworks.
custom plak mounted work by some of our favorite local artists.
about.
What is plak mounting?
Simply, it is a way to mount your posters, images, and art to a hardwood surface with a beveled, colored
edge and a laminate finish with UV protection. It comes ready to hang on your wall. Variations of this
process are available. Please contact us today for a free quote and more information.
What kinds of plak mounting are there?
• Mounting images onto thicker wood (traditional)
• Mounting images onto masonite (thinner wood)
• Refer to our Products page to see everything that is available.
What are the advantages of plak mounting?
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It's a low-cost alternative to framing
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It's a clean, contemporary look
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Because no mats are needed, large pieces do not have to get any larger
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The laminate surface is easy to wipe clean
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Plak mounting can be framed without glass if you want to change the look of your piece in the future
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No glass to break
What can be plak mounted?
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Posters, prints and photos
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Artwork including drawings, charcoals, pastels, watercolors, oils, acrylics, collage, pen & ink, colored pencil, crayon, tempera and more
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Awards, certificates, diplomas and the like
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Newspaper articles and pictures as well as images and articles from magazines, books, comic books, etc.
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Sale flyers and store promotions, price lists and signage
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Menus and specials
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Letters, invitations, poetry, sayings
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Puzzles
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Sports memorabilia
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Children's artwork and much more
What shouldn't be plak mounted?
Plak mounting is done with heat and pressure. Although the greatest care is taken with all items being
mounted there is always a chance that damage can occur.
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Irreplaceable and items of great value should be framed rather than plak.
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There are some digital printing processes that do not react well to heat.
It is important to let us know how your item was printed.
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Pieces on paper that have been wrinkled, creased or torn sometimes will flatten
out and plak beautifully, but will also sometimes wrinkle or crease.
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Items that have been made with layers of paper that have been glued or pasted together (especially children's artwork)
will often "show" the layers or glue lines after plaque mounting.
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Tickets to sports or theatre events may be printed on thermal sensitive card stock to avoid copying
(these will turn black from the heat if plak mounted)
(we recommend that you allow us to reproduce the tickets photographically so as not to damage the originals.)
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Items like college diplomas that can not be replaced should be reproduced before plak mounting and the original kept in a safe place.
Through our partners, we offer replica printing. We will be happy to discuss any item you may be
concerned about and offer our advice on the safest ways to proceed!
contact.
T. 716.534.8506 | plakartplus@gmail.com
Plak Art Plus Business Office • 308 Oliver St. North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Hours: Wednesday 3-7 p.m.or by appointment
You can drop off and pick up items to be plak mounted by Plak Art Plus or the following locations:
Plak Art Plus
Hours Wednesday 3-7pm
308 Oliver St.
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Picture Your Walls
Monday – Friday – 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
184 Buffalo St, Hamburg, NY 14075