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Fine art prints should be mounted on acid-free "museum board". This gives them support from the back and allows for some breathing space between the print and the glass. The print should be attached to the mat board with museum grade gummed paper or Japanese paper. Pressure sensitive tape, like scotch tape or masking tape, or synthetic glues should never be used. Like inferior mat board, they will eventually discolor the print if they are placed in contact with it. If the print is placed in direct contact with the glass, the artwork may be subjected to the same changes in temperature and humidity the glass undergoes. There is also the possibility of the artwork sticking to the glass. To help prevent damage matted prints should be framed with sealing tape, closing the gap between the frame and the backboard.

Cellulose is a chemically sound material, and pure cellulose papers, such as cotton or linen rag papers have great longevity. In order to keep this properties, it is necessary to reduce the papers exposure to environmental factors that contribute to degradation such as: high humidity and/or temperature, insects, rough handling, pollution, pure quality framing, improper storage, high exposure to light. If properly cared for, high quality paper can last for centuries.