To display your photographic works, you can opt for mounting , a subtle and discreet alternative to framing. Thanks to a suitable hanging system, it allows you to display your images directly on the wall, whilst showcasing the quality of your print — whether it is silver gelatin, digital or inkjet.
Once your print is ready, the teams at the PICTO laboratory will mount it onto the backing of your choice. You can choose from four rigid backings : aluminium, Dibond, PVC and Carton Plume.
Mounting on aluminium offers a light and elegant finish. With a thickness of just one millimetre, this high-quality aluminium sheet provides a sleek look, ideal for showcasing your print. This option is particularly suitable for medium-sized formats not exceeding 50 × 70 cm in permanent display.
Mounting on Dibond guarantees exceptional strength and durability. Dibond consists of a black polyethylene core sandwiched between two aluminium sheets, available in two or three millimetres’ thickness. Suitable for all formats and uses, it is recommended to opt for 3 mm Dibond for sizes larger than 80 × 120 cm.
Rigid PVC backing is a sturdy and cost-effective solution for one-off use. It is available in five thicknesses: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 mm, as well as 10 mm. For long-term use, aluminium or Dibond are preferable.
10 mm foam board stands out for its excellent flatness, lightness and M1 classification (non-flammable). The ultimate economical backing, it is particularly suited to large formats and one-off uses. An optional easel can also be added to display the print rather than hanging it on the wall.
To finish your mountings, several hanging systems are available: simple metal clips (one or two-point fixing depending on the format), hanging rails, frames, or even adhesive Velcro — a particularly practical solution for lightweight materials.
| Mounting | on aluminium (1) | on Dibond (2) | on PVC (3) | on foam board (4) |
| Thickness | 1 mm | 2–3 mm | 1-2-3-4-5-10 mm | 10 mm |
| Maximum dimensions | 140x200 cm | 190x236 cm | 70x100 – 200x300 cm | 200x300 cm |
| Minimum dimensions | 10x10 cm | 10x10 cm | 10x10 cm | 10x10 cm |
| Material | Aluminium | Aluminium - Black polyethylene - Aluminium | Polyvinyl chloride | Polyurethane foam |
| Colour | Aluminium | White | White | White |
| 1 to 2 Metal fasteners | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Top and bottom hanging rails | Made to measure | Made to measure | No? | No |
| Recessed frame | Made to measure | Made to measure | No | No |
| Flush-fitting frame | Made to measure | Made to measure | No | No |
| 1 to 2 Pendo fasteners | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Easel | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Adhesive Velcro | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Weight kg/m² | 2.7 | 2.6–3.5 | 0.7–1.4–2.1–2.8–3.5–7 | 2.7 |