Self-Adhesive Acid-Free Paper Hinging Tape (25mm x 66m)
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Our acid-free, self-adhesive hinging tape is specifically designed for the archival methods of hinging photos and artworks to matboards.
Made in the UK, this professional grade of art hinging tape is made on premium acid-free paper and features a water-based, acrylic adhesive that is pH neutral and will not age or go yellow over time.
Easy to use and acid-free, this tape is designed for conservation hinging of works of art on paper, photographs, prints and posters.
This pH neutral white paper tape offers an aggressive, high initial tack which makes it durable and suitable for long term adhesion. It is also ideal for heavier and textured papers and mount board. The acrylic, water-based adhesive is also removable using some citrus-based removal fluids like Zest-it.
This tape can also be used as a protective liner for sealing the inside rebates of picture frames. This technique can help prevent the risk of any migration of acid from timber into the artwork, matboard and substrate over time.
Specifications of Profile Self-Adhesive Acid-Free Paper Hinging Tape:
- 25mm x 66mtr single-sided adhesive paper tape roll.
- White acid-free paper.
- Water-based, pH neutral acrylic adhesive.
- Non-aging and will not turn yellow.
- Ideal for fixing photographs, prints, paper-based artworks and posters.
- Made in the UK.
Why should you hinge photos & artworks with acid-free tape?
Hinging is a conservation method of mounting photos and artworks in a frame, used by professional picture framers. It creates a way of supporting and displaying an artwork or photo, with minimal impact on the artwork itself.
The purpose of using conservation mounting methods like hinging, is so that it can be removable in the future, to help reserve the value of the artwork or image. Unlike the common process of gluing a print or artwork to a backing board or substrate, which is permanent and irreversible.
Hinging allows your print move naturally and not be permanently adhered to the backing board. This also allows your print to slightly expand and contract with changes in relative temperature over time, to help avoid severe cockling or buckling in the future.
An acid-free paper tape is better to use than a plastic sticky tape, as it won't permanently damage your artwork and it also will not deteriorate, become brittle or turn yellow over time. Paper based hinging tapes are also easier to remove and replace, especially by conservators.
Also, because it is made from paper, if you framed artwork or dropped or shocked, the paper tape will tear from the force, rather than your artwork or image.
Recommended instructions for using acid-free self-adhesive hinging tape
For detailed information and photos, refer to our helpful how-to guide -
Read our Blog - How to Attach a Photo or Print to a Mat Board
Here are some simple steps below:
- Tear off at least two 2-3cm strips (tabs) of acid-free, paper adhesive tape.
- Apply your adhesive tape strips to the back of the image, as couple of centimeters from either side along the top edge of your photo, print or artwork.
- Note - you should only have 5mm (0.5cm) of tape and adhesive holding your artwork.
- The rest of the exposed adhesive tape is then applied to the back of the matboard so that your photo or print can be suspended along the top of your matboard window.
- Apply firm pressure to the tape and the window mat board by burnishing it (rubbing) so that it will adhere securely.
- You do not need tape on all sides of the print or print. You only need to adhere tabs of acid-free hinging tape to the top edge, so that your artwork or photo can just naturally hang down.
- You also should not apply acid-free tape all along the top edge, as this won't allow your print to expand and contract in different weather conditions, without rippling.
SHIPPING COSTS
All products are shipped directly to you from our warehouse and professional framing workshop, located in Sydney.
We can ship to anywhere in Australia for a $14.95 flat rate per order for NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, ACT.
FREE SHIPPING is offered for orders totally over $150, excluding WA, NT and TAS.
Shipping to WA, NT and TAS at $29.95 flat rate per order. Note that there may be restrictions to our Free Shipping policy for larger sized framed prints being delivered to remote and regional locations.
PRODUCTION TIMES FOR NORMAL TRADING PERIODS
We can supply most products such as photo albums, metal picture frames, and body & bath products, packed and dispatched within 1-3 days orders placed.
Some picture frames are made-to-order in our workshop in Sydney. Please allow a standard production time of 1-2 weeks for these orders to be produced.
Click here for information regarding shipping and production information for Decorator Art Prints.
PRODUCTION TIMES FOR PEAK CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR TRADING PERIODS
Please refer to our Christmas & New Year Order & Delivery Info page for current and up-to-date production and shipping estimates for this busy time of year.
SHIPPING TIMES FOR NORMAL TRADING PERIODS
Local orders around Sydney and surrounding areas can take approx. 1-3 business days for shipping. More distant states and locations such as WA, NT, TAS & SA may take up to 10-14 business days for shipping.
Please note that shipping times are an estimate only and can be subject to delays during peak periods, which are outside our control.
Please allow additional shipping time during peak seasonal periods such as Christmas.
SHIPPING NOTIFICATIONS
Once your order has been dispatched you will receive an email from us confirming you order has been shipped. We will also provide you with a tracking number to follow your delivery. We recommend that you review this regularly for updates.
Although we work hard to meet delivery estimates, there may be times when an order may be delayed, due to production reasons or quality control. If your order is taking longer than expected, we ask that you please allow a few more days before contacting us.
Profile Australia will not be liable for any loss or damage suffered through any reasonable or unavoidable delay in delivery.
EXPRESS POST
Due to excessive costs, Express Post is unfortunately not available as a shipping option.
NEW ZEALAND ORDERS
We are currently not offering any purchases shipping options for New Zealand.
INTERNATIONAL ORDERS
We are currently not offering any purchases shipping options for outside of Australia.
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Damaged or Faulty Products Policy
We're proud of our products and guarantee their quality, and we do our best to ensure they are delivered to you in perfect condition. Mistakes and accidents can happen from time to time. Please rest assured that we will replace any item if it is incorrect, faulty, damaged in transit or vastly different from the product description provided on our website.
If you happen to receive an incorrect or faulty/defective product, please contact us within 21 days of the delivery of the goods, along with a brief description and some helpful photos of the item and the packaging. This will help us assess the situation and we can discuss this with you. We ask that you please do not dispose of any packaging, as we may require this to have the goods sent back to us via our transport carrier at our cost.
Once a claim is approved, we will choose to either refund or replace these items at our cost, based on our normal production and shipping options.
Damaged Products Policy
If a product is received damaged from shipping when first removed from its packaging, we ask that you please contact us no later than 21 days from receiving delivery of your order.
We will repair or replace any item that has been received damaged.
We may require you to return any damaged goods back to us. If so, we ask that you securely pack the faulty or damaged product in its original packaging, so that it is able to be returned to us via our transport carrier, at our expense.
Our insurance policies require photos to enable us to make a claim for damage caused to a package in transit. If you receive a product that is damaged and wish to receive a replacement, it will be necessary to provide us with photos of both the damaged product and the packaging, together with your claim so we may process it promptly.
Picture frames can be fragile and need to be handled carefully. If a product is damaged subsequent to delivery, as a result of being accidentally mishandled or dropped, then we may refuse to provide any replacement or refund for this.
Once we've received sufficient information pertaining to a claim, we will be able to determine whether the product is classified as damaged and will arrange a suitable replacement based on our normal production and shipping options. When a claim is approved, we will provide you with return shipping approval and provided with shipping carrier details and labels.
When a damaged product is replaced or refunded, the damaged product then becomes our property and is subject to being returned. Return shipping will be arranged at the expense of Profile.
The method of return freight will in most cases be, the via the same carrier that made the initial delivery, however we reserve the right to nominate an alternate carrier where we determine this to be appropriate.
If returning the product please ensure you clearly label the box with our address details, which can be found at the Contact Us section of this website.
If we do not require the products to be returned to us, we may ask you to dispose of the goods and we will still arrange replacement products for you at our expense.
Replacement products are provided with the same quality guarantee as the returned product.
Please note, any products returned to us without our return approval may be returned to you and you will be liable for the cost of postage return.
Change of Mind Policy
We appreciate that sometimes you may wish to return an item to us for a refund or exchange, even if there is nothing wrong with the item. If this is the case, just Contact Us no later than 21 days from receiving delivery of your order, and we will provide you with instructions to arrange this process.
Please note, return postage and safe transit of items are the responsibility of the customer. Refund/exchange is subject to the saleable condition of the items (please consider suitable packaging). The original cost of shipping is not refundable. Any new items ordered for exchange, are subject to new shipping fees.
Refunds will be processed within 3 days of items being received and confirmed to be in saleable condition.
We can only provide refunds or exchanges for items that have purchased directly from Profile Australia.
Exclusions
Replacements or refunds do not apply if the product has not been handled, installed, used or maintained in accordance with any instructions provided with the product or as noted on the product listing.
If the product has been used in a manner other than for which it was designed, to the extent permitted by relevant legislation, Profile expressly excludes any liability for any indirect or consequential loss (including for loss of revenue or loss of use) arising from or in any way relating to the purchase or use of the product.
To the extent permitted by law, our guarantee will only apply to products used for personal/private use. Using products purchased from us for commercial purposes will result in our guarantee being voided.
