Standard Mat Openings

So a mat for a 5 x 7 picture will have an opening of 4 5 x 6 5.

Standard mat openings. Select the first choice custom from the size pull down menu and enter the exact dimensions needed for your mat opening. Please note that if your paper size or artwork is 8x10 it may fall through the opening. This allows the mat to overlap the image slightly holding it behind the frame. The mat overlaps the artwork 1 4 on all four sides.

The easiest way to mat it is by cropping the image a small amount typically 1 8 on all four sides. Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard. 102 results 102 results. This will allow for a 1 inch mat border on all sides.

Besides our large select of standard photo mat board sizes with single openings redimat is pleased to offer our selection of photo mats with multiple window openings in our most popular economy white core in smooth white surface papers which is a buffered acid free material that provides the aesthetic and design benefits of a bright stay white core. Our products also include custom matting backing boards clear bags show kits matboard value packs custom plexiglass. Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color. If you have an 8x10 image your mat opening always needs to be slightly smaller than the image itself.

The mats really make the photos pop and makes me look like i know what i am doing. 8 x 10 4 5 x 6 5 5 x 7 11 x 14 7 5 x 9 5 8 x 10 16 x 20. Custom opening sizes we will cut custom openings exactly as you type it in. We sell pre cut mats and custom picture frames in any size color and quantity.

The mat opening will be slightly smaller than the suggested picture size. 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. The term for this is overlap which refers to how much of the artwork will be covered by the mat board. 3 in x 5 in 2 4 in x 6 in 4 5 in x 7 in 5 6 in x 8 in 3 8 in x 10 in 7 8 in x 12 in 1 10.

If you type 8x10 the opening will be exactly 8x10. 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. Max custom opening size is 2 inches smaller than mat size. Lisa most prints come with a white border around the image.

Opening size close x. Standard frame and mat sizes in inches. Non standard sizes 102 results filter results. Frame size mat opening image size.

A standard mat window opening overlaps anywhere from 1 8 1 4 of the artwork. Traditionally the mat will cover about 1 4 inch of the image below. 8 in x 12 in 5 10 in x 13 in 8 10 in x 16 in 1 10 in x 20 in 1. Buy one get one free add 2 items to qualify.

Generally the mat will cover 1 4 on each side of the image. 2 black frames with mat 11 x 14 lifestyles by studio décor 29 99 14 99 ea. About our custom mat openings.