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Hi All

This has probably been done to death, but here I go.

Heavy paper contemporary print which has been rolled. It is the artists first off so it was expensive. The size is 1300 x 1100mm including a 45mm top & bottom border with signature and 50mm left & right side border.

1/ Tru vue UV70 2.0mm - Is this ok for this size?
2/ Hanging technique for something that large?
3/ What to use to keep the glass away from the art? I have used the 45mm paper covered slips from Lion (L1688) before but just looking for alternatives?
4/ Would the frame need bracing?

I know the experts will be along shortly but for what my contribution is worth, my first reactions are -

1 - I'd be a bit nervous about using 2 mm at that size, all depends on size of frame / subframe. 3 mm would be heavy. I'd be tempted to look at acrylic options like artshield.
2 - Lion Keyhole Heavy Duty Hangers 5444. Prospero will give you other alternatives I'm sure
3 - Yes, either wrapped spacers or spacer mouldings, not sure about mount board options at this size, not to mention cutting one.
4 - Depends on the frame but anything less than a substantial main moulding would benefit from a subframe

Good luck

I'd just add that Rose and Hollis do a good variety of sizes of paper wrapped spacers in white ivory and black from 6mmx4.4mm, to 18mm or more. The best selection I've found. I would use one of their subframe profiles for this too.

I've just done one that was 1200mm x something. If I'd used glass, I would have used 3mm because I've seen somewhere (probably on this forum!) that it's better not to use 2mm if the picture is over 1 metre. But I used acrylic anyway to keep the weight down.

With regard to hanging, I've read somewhere else that large pieces of acrylic can bow if the picture is allowed to fall forward in the normal way. So I got agreement from my customer to fit it with Springlock so that it was flush to the wall. There may be other flush-fitting fitments and I'll go and start a different thread to ask if there is so as not to divert this thread.

Sorry I meant hanging the print, attaching it to the backing?

In reference to the glass, anything with UV protection at that size is crazy money. I would like to use acrylic but the cost from Wessex is high. Any alternative suppliers?

You know Wessex will cut 3mm to size right?
Why not pass through / Y hinges to attach work to mount board

Just because you think it is expensive for your standard of living, do not judge your customers. You have the right to make a living, just like everyone else.