Stitch Mounting vs Adhesives — What It Reveals About Oversized Artwork Most people don’t ask how their artwork is mounted. They assume it’s just “secured in place.” That assumption is where long-term damage begins—especially in oversized pieces. There are two common methods: • Adhesives • Stitch mounting Adhesives may seem faster, but they introduce a critical problem—bond failure over time. As materials expand and contract, adhesives can: • Break down • Stain or bleed into the fabric • Create permanent stress points In oversized artwork, those failures become visible much faster. Stitch mounting works differently. It anchors the artwork without bonding it, allowing: • Natural material movement • Even tension distribution • Long-term structural integrity At Picture Worth Custom Framing, we use mounting methods designed for preservation—not shortcuts. Because once adhesive damage starts… …it’s permanent.
