Standard Size Of Mat Board

This is the same as your frame size.

Standard size of mat board.

The outer size of your mat board are the dimensions measuring the outside of the mat board. 100 cotton fiber buffered with calcium carbonate with a ph of 9 0 5. Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color. Lisa most prints come with a white border around the image.

The term for this is overlap which refers to how much of the artwork will be covered by the mat board. The inner dimensions or window of the mat board should be 1 2 to 1 4 inches less than the dimensions of your piece of art. An 8 x 10 standard frame may come with a 1 1 2 mat which allows you to frame a 5 x 7 image as well. Frame destination is also happy to pre cut mat board to your custom size request.

We sell pre cut mats and custom picture frames in any size color and quantity. Our products also include custom matting backing boards clear bags show kits matboard value packs custom plexiglass. This allows the buyer to use the frame as two different sizes. This provides a surface to which the work can be taped or glued.

A 11x14 mat will fit perfectly in a 11x14 frame if you don t have your frame in hand and have only your artwork your outer size depends on how wide you d like your mat. You can even get archival quality full sheet mat boards for high end framing needs. Our products also include custom matting backing boards clear bags show kits matboard value packs custom plexiglass. Mats are listed by outside dimension frame size not photo size.

A standard mat window opening overlaps anywhere from 1 8 1 4 of the artwork. The mats really make the photos pop and makes me look like i know what i am doing. Bulk discount pricing available click on a product to view discounts. The easiest way to mat it is by cropping the image a small amount typically 1 8 on all four sides.

Choosing your outer size. Find your mat board s inner dimensions. Museum quality board in convenient expertly cut standard sizes. Ordering a mat board sample kit will help you select the perfect color.

Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard. We offer full sheet mat boards in a vibrant array of colors from soft neutrals to beautiful bolds. One larger size without the mat and a smaller size with the mat in place. Our standard sizes all have windows that are 1 4 less the size of the intended print size.