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We have facilities to mount works up to 3m x 1.8m. And ensure you benefit from our expertise and experience we possess in-house for getting the very best out of every image.
With over twenty years experience in the retouching industry, we pay great attention to detail and have a genuine care for what we do.
Scanning of both film and flat artwork. Film Sales, Film Processing and an Archiving Consultancy.
We have a range of photographic printing services to give you a helping hand, save you money with generous discounts for our in-lab services, alongside affordable and competitively priced Self-service options too.
Foamex is a solid PVC mounting material used for simple, non archival purposes such as exhibition prints requiring a durable substrate for touring shows or public exhibitions. It is available in a range of thicknesses. At Metro we use 3mm and 5mm Foamex only.
Sizes up to 120 inches x 72 inches / Supplied with an Aluminium sub-frame Perspex mounting is a contemporary way to present photographic prints for interiors and exhibitions. The print is bonded to Acrylic using a silicon gel and then backed with 2mm Dibond. Once the Perspex has been bonded to the front of your […]
Sizes up to 40 x 30 inches with wooden battens /60 x 40 inches with aluminium sub frame Aluminium mounting is widely popular due to the archival quality of the material. Although considerably heavier and slightly less rigid than Dibond, Aluminium has the advantage of a clean silver edge which many find attractive. Turn around […]
Sizes up to 40 inches x 30 inches with wooden battens /60 inches x 40 inches with aluminium sub frame Dibond® is an composite display material comprising two sheets of archival quality thin aluminium with a thermoplastic core. It is valued for its lightweight rigidity and clean white coating. At an additional cost panels can […]
Foamex is a solid PVC mounting material used for simple, non archival purposes such as exhibition prints requiring a durable substrate for touring shows or public exhibitions. It is available in a range of thicknesses. At Metro we use 3mm and 5mm Foamex only.
Sizes up to 84 inches x 48 inches in 5mm or 10mm Foamboard is a lightweight mounting material used for large hanging signs and displays or as a smooth and rigid substrate for framing photographs. Prints mounted to foamboard may be attached to the wall using velcro or small nails. Surprisingly sturdy and very light.
MDF mounting is an effective and economical way of displaying prints, available in 9 or 12mm thickness. Although heavy, MDF is very rigid and the painted edges create a finished effect for mounted prints that, especially when sealed, will stand up to the toughest environments.
Kapa Foamboard is a lightweight mounting material used for large hanging signs and displays or as a smooth and rigid substrate for framing photographs. We use Kapa foamboard, known for its aluminium foil surface, which adds a layer of protection for photographic paper. Kapa is available in 5 mm and 10 mm sheets.
Sizes up to 60 x 40 inches We use grey centred board made from alpha cellulose providing very high degrees of protection. Our board passes the Silver Tarnish test making it suitable for mounting precious photographs. With a ph value of 7.5 even after 200 years, this board offers a very high protection for the […]