Mat Dimensions For Framing

Mats in every size color we offer decorative mats acid free rag mats decorative suede mats metallic mats acid free suede mats and oversize mats in colors from white to black yellow to purple and everything in between.

Mat dimensions for framing.

Sometimes matting isn t an option whether that s because your frame doesn t allow for it or you simply enjoy the aesthetics of an unmatted picture better. Photo and art prints are often matted however which adds another dimension to your framing project. To put it lightly they re kinda miraculous. The frame size the measurement of the inside of the frame is the same as the print so a 5 x 7 print will fit in a 5 x 7 frame.

Remember the dimensions don t have to be whole numbers. Many standard frames also come with a mat. Framing your picture without matting can damage your artwork or photograph. If you do 1 2 inch smaller and 3 inch mat borders the dimensions for a mat and frame on our site will be.

24 1 4 x 20 1 4 mat window opening. Mat board center pack of 25 11x14 for 8x10 white mats clear bags backing boards acid free 4 ply thickness white core for pictures photos framing 4 8 out of 5 stars 49 30 99 30. The new image size will be 20 x 25. Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard.

Other options include 8 x 10 and 32 x 40. While custom frame businesses are more often called upon to create uncommon sizes such as 19 5 x 22 they are also a useful source for frame face widths you might not find down the isle such as an 8 x 10 frame that is 4 wide. For more information about our mat selection. 23 3 4 x 19 3 4.

Standard mat sizes go up to 32 x 40. It is best to cut the mat proportional to the frame. Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color. For a 5x8 image adding 2 inches all the way around mean that the outside mat size is 9x12 the outer mat size is also the size of the readymade frame that needs to be purchased.

Most mats are at least 2 inches wide and not more than 4 inches wide.