As with any image processing it is necessary to protect and to enhance the image. Dry mounting is a very popular method. Dry mounting is clean and fast and the posters when properly mounted will remain wrinkle and bubble free. The process of dry mounting requires either a mechanical press or a vacuum heat press.

When you dry mount your artwork, what happens is that a thin sheet of tissue is placed between the art work and a substrate usually a foam board. Dry mounting does not use a tape to stick your piece to the foam board. There are different types of dry mount tissue depending on the piece to be mounted.

Posters were originally designed to be temporarily displayed; then discarded. Obviously, no consideration was given to their long-term preservation. Dry poster printing mounting refers to a permanent mounting process where the art is heated in a press and glued to a mounting board. The mounting board is usually a foam core board but other boards can be used depending on the circumstances of how the art will be used.

If a piece of poster is to be framed then dry mounting cannot be used since it would adversely affect the value of the art. Dry poster printing mounting is used when the visual appearance of the art necessitates it to be flat.

Dry poster printing mounting is a non-conservation method of adhering a print or poster to an acid-free support or backing. It is not intended for original artwork but it is a versatile way of preserving nearly everything else such as posters in a quick and well-built format.

Dry poster printing mounting can remove folds and wrinkles and helps to keep the photo flat in the frame. Dry poster printing mounting makes the poster easier to frame and contributes to keeping the work steady inside the frame. Dry poster printing mounting can be a quick and economical method of preservation.

Most people like to see a flat picture after it has been framed. Dry poster printing mounting can be used for quick, sturdy, and sharp looking displays. Dry mounting is a very versatile option. Dry poster printing mounting can give your poster a professional look.

Dry mounts are usually inexpensive and allow you to hang your fine art poster without having to invest in costly framing. Dry mounting is a technique, which can add to the appearance of the graphics.