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ArtcareTM RestoreTM is an archival heat-activated
foamboard that allows art to be reversed to its
pre-mounting condition.

Ultimate Protection!
With Artcare Restore, you can safely reverse art to its exact, pre-mounting condition. The non-permeable adhesive meets all archival standards and can be completely removed from the art. Artcare Restore’s breakthrough adhesive activates at low temperatures and short dwell times, making it safe for most art.

Fast and Easy!
Artcare Restore gives you the fastest, easiest and safest mounting option available. You can mount art in just 15-30 seconds on a mechanical press—or as little as 2 minutes in most
vacuum presses!*

Highest Quality!
Artcare Restore offers an ultra smooth mount not achievable with other archival mounting
methods. Artcare Restore offers a permanent mount that is reversible when reheating to 150° and removing the art.*

Archival Plus!
Artcare’s patented technology actively protects art from the harmful effects of outgassing and from damaging pollutants—something no other foamboard can do!

*See reverse side for complete mounting and reversing instructions.

Available Sizes
Item #
Size
Width
Sheets Per Case
ACRS3240.3C
32x40
3/16”
25
ACRS4060.3C
40x60
3/16”
25

 

“You can’t compare Artcare
Restore to any other adhesive
because there isn’t anything else
like it. No other dry mount
adhesive has been able to claim
archival reversibility…until now.”


—Chris A. Paschke, CPF GCF
Industry Mounting

QUICK REFERENCE MOUNTING GUIDE
Artwork
Temperatures
Dwell Time-
Mechanical
Dwell Time-
Vacuum*
Porous Thin Paper, Newspaper 150º-160º 15 seconds 15 seconds
Nonporous Paper, Magazines 150º-170º 15 seconds 15 seconds
Medium Weight Posters 160º-170º 30 seconds 30 seconds
Heavy Weight Posters 160º-170º 30 seconds 30 seconds
Matte RC Photos 150º-160º 30 seconds 30 seconds
High Gloss RC Photos 150º-170º 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fabrics 160º-170º 30 seconds-
1 minute		 30 seconds-
1 minute
Laminates-Perforated 160º-170º 30 seconds 30 seconds**

*Above reflect dwell time added after vacuum is drawn.
**Time in press after lamination.

The industry average temperature for most dry mounting is 185°-190°F whether using a mechanical or vacuum press. The average mounting time for mechanical presses is 1-3 minutes, while vacuum system times range from 3-5 minutes depending upon the draw time of any particular press. Draw times will vary between overall press size and manufacturer.

For Artcare Restore the recommended temperature is 150°-170°F. The recommended mounting time for mechanical presses is 15-30 seconds and vacuum system times will be between 15-30 seconds after drawn.

Increasing either the time or the temperature will generally create better bonds.The time chart reflects release film or release paper being used in the mounting package. If a release board is introduced into the mounting package additional time could be necessary.

NOTE: Do not allow press temperatures to exceed 220°F as it may result in damage to the foamboard or artwork.Testing time/temperature ratios is always a good idea when mounting unfamiliar projects.

ARTCARE RESTORE–SIMPLE REVERSING INSTRUCTIONS


 Everyday tools required:

  • Heat Press
  • Bainbridge 4-ply matboard cut
    to desired size (22¨ x 13¨ suggested)
    –Bevel cut one long side (22¨)
    –Fold opposite side for easy gripping
  • Archival spatula or rounded edge art
    removal too    l
    (Or old credit card with one edge
    sandpapered to desired edge)

  1. Place mounted art in the heat press for
    30 seconds at 150°.
  2. Slip art removal tool under a corner of art.
  3. Slide art removal tool under the art
    down the width of the art so that 1" of
    the bottom is lifted from the foamboard.
  4. Place the beveled 4-ply matboard under
    the lifted edge of the art.
  5. Slide matboard under the art evenly until
    the art is removed.
  6. Use cotton gloves or a brush to
    completely remove the small amount
    of adhesive from the artwork.
*Appropriate for applications in which heat mounting (150°) is acceptable.
** The reversal of certain fibrous papers such as newsprint or tissue may result in trace amounts of ink/fibers left behind.

For more information and/or a FREE sample of Artcare Restore heat-activated archival foamboard, call 1-800-927-8227.

*Above reflect dwell time added after vacuum is drawn.
**Time in press after lamination.

The industry average temperature for most dry mounting is 185°-190°F whether using a mechanical or vacuum press. The average mounting time for mechanical presses is 1-3 minutes, while vacuum system times range from 3-5 minutes depending upon the draw time of any particular press. Draw times will vary between overall press size and manufacturer.

For Artcare Restore the recommended temperature is 150°-170°F. The recommended mounting time for mechanical presses is 15-30 seconds and vacuum system times will be between 15-30 seconds after drawn.

Increasing either the time or the temperature will generally create better bonds.The time chart reflects release film or release paper being used in the mounting package. If a release board is introduced into the mounting package additional time could be necessary.

NOTE: Do not allow press temperatures to exceed 220°F as it may result in damage to the foamboard or artwork.Testing time/temperature ratios is always a good idea when mounting unfamiliar projects.