Standard Mat Sizes And Openings

This provides a surface to which the work can be taped or glued.

Standard mat sizes and openings.

This allows the mat to overlap the image slightly holding it behind the frame. So a mat for a 5 x 7 picture will have an opening of 4 5 x 6 5. Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color. Custom opening sizes we will cut custom openings exactly as you type it in.

This will ensure that the image will not fall through the front of your mat. When you want to frame artwork with a unique size order a custom frame to get an exact match for your print. Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard. Our standard sizes all have windows that are 1 4 less the size of the intended print size.

If you type 8x10 the opening will be exactly 8x10. Choosing your opening size. 8 x 10 4 5 x 6 5 5 x 7 11 x 14 7 5 x 9 5 8 x 10. For instance an 11 x 14 photo will have a mat board opening that measures 10 1 2 x 13 1 2 inches as in this example.

Our website s custom build a frame allows you to enter your artwork size and using these dimensions automatically calculates the recommended mat window opening and frame size. Show items page. About our custom mat openings. The mat overlaps the artwork 1 4 on all four sides.

Opening size close x. On our site you can create a frame up to 40 x 60 inches. If you d like the edges of your artwork to be covered by the mat board the opening size should be smaller than your artwork size. 2 black frames with mat 11 x 14 lifestyles by studio décor 29 99 14 99 ea.

The image above shows the frame and image sizes of our standard mat openings. If you are making your prints to fit in a standard frame with a pre cut mat the following is a list of frame sizes and mat openings that you can find at most arts and craft stores. Frame size mat opening image size. The opening size of the mat board is the inner measurement of the mat board.

8 in x 12 in 5 10 in x 13 in 8 10 in x 16 in 1 10 in x 20 in 1. This will allow for a 1 inch mat border on all sides. Please note that if your paper size or artwork is 8x10 it may fall through the opening. How much smaller depends on how much you d like your artwork to be covered.

The mat opening will be slightly smaller than the suggested picture size. Frames for unique print sizes. Standard frame and mat sizes in inches. The exact mat opening size for a 20 x 24 image is 19 1 2 x 23 1 2.

If you require a custom mat opening size to fit non standard sized artwork or to leave room for a signature border we can accommodate you. Buy one get one free add 2 items to qualify. Per page 102 results 102 results 102 results. If you have an 8x10 image your mat opening always needs to be slightly smaller than the image itself.