Collection: Multi-Art Backers

Multi-art panels are maple wood backers perfect for both mosaics and painting. They are for Interior use ONLY and are 1/4" thick.

These maple wood panels offer several advantages for mosaic artists and painters:

Durability: Maple is a hardwood, making it strong and resistant to damage. This provides a solid and stable surface for both mosaics and painting.

Thickness:  1/4” thickness makes them easy to frame; or hang using our special hanging system.

Smooth Surface: Maple has a fine grain, resulting in a smooth surface that is ideal for adhering mosaic tiles and application of paint without the interference of wood grain textures.

Aesthetic Quality: The light, natural color of maple is visually appealing, especially when left unfinished or given a clear finish; accepts stains well.

Stability: Maple is less prone to warping over time which helps maintain the structural integrity of a mosaic and a painting.

Eco-Friendliness: As a commonly available and sustainable wood, maple is an environmentally friendly choice for artists concerned about using renewable resources.

Recommendations:

For mosaics:

Before you begin, seal all surfaces and edges with 1/2 weld bond and 1/2 water. Brush on, let dry before starting your mosaic.

Use Weld Bond for adhesive. 

Sanded grout works well.

Paint edges and back if desired with acrylic paints. 

Use our hanging system which can easily be glued onto the back after you have completed your mosaic. See instructions here. Framing is easier with 1/4" thickness.

For painters:

No sanding or surface smoothing required.

Acrylic and oil paints work well.

Our hanging system can be easily glued on the back after you have completed your painting. See instructions here.