Standard Mat Size For Art

We sell pre cut mats and custom picture frames in any size color and quantity.

Standard mat size for art. Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color. All you need to do is buy a frame in the next size or two up then cut a mat board to fit the frame with a window to showcase the art. The size of the mat and ultimately the frame glass and backboard build off of that measurement. You can then choose the size of your mat border.

If you want to do that then measure the image not the overall print. If you d prefer your panoramic print photo or artwork to fill the entire frame opening opt for a frame without a mat. 8 x 16 8 x 24 10 x 20 12 x 24 12 x 28 12 x 36 13 x 38 16 x 40 note our frame store has nearly 100 standard and non standard frame. You have to make a larger frame for example an 11 x 14 frame so you can put a mat around your 8 x 10 picture.

This is especially helpful if you purchased a print that isn t a standard size. Our website has a customize feature on the frame ordering page where you can put in your image size and choose how much you want it cropped. For example 11 1 2 x 14 1 2 10 1 2 x 13 1 2 for the opening size. Standard frame and mat sizes in inches.

Our standard sizes all have windows that are 1 4 less the size of the intended print size. If you re framing an 8 x 10 picture and make an 8 x 10 frame you will have no room for mat board. Do you already have a frame. This allows the mat to overlap the image slightly holding it behind the frame.

A standard mat window opening overlaps anywhere from 1 8 1 4 of the artwork. If you need other sizing options you can easily create just about any custom sized picture mat by using the custom feature found on any. 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. Generally the mat will cover 1 4 on each side of the image.

Standard frame sizes 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. Opening size close x. We carry the following easy order sizes for panoramic frames without a mat. You don t have to find an exact size frame to fit your artwork.

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. I had four custom mats made in varying sizes and colors and everything was measured and designed perfectly. So a mat for a 5 x 7 picture will have an opening of 4 5 x 6 5. Mats create visual space for the artwork to breathe.

Subtract 1 2 from the artwork size. Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard.