Standard Mat Sizes For Paintings

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Standard mat sizes for paintings. Mats may not be available for sizes larger than 28x36 standard paper sizes. You can then choose the size of your mat border. Get the latest on trends deals and promotions. Thank you for you help.

North american standard paper sizes include letter legal and tabloid. This is especially helpful if you purchased a print that isn t a standard size. Is the mat opening size actually 8 10 or is the mat opening dimension actually 7 5x 9 5. Both posters and their frames come in a few standard sizes.

A standard mat window opening overlaps anywhere from 1 8 1 4 of the artwork. If you d prefer your panoramic print photo or artwork to fill the entire frame opening opt for a frame without a mat. Get your business supplies in bulk and at a great low price 365 days a year with michaelspro packs. With precut frame and mat sets you will paint your painting to fit a particular frame and mat size so test your painting during it s dry stages by laying the mat on top and work with that shape in mind.

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. Also need to know the same information for a 16 x 20 frame for a standard 11 14 image. We carry the following easy order sizes for panoramic frames without a mat. If you re framing an 8 x 10 picture and make an 8 x 10 frame you will have no room for mat board.

The size of the mat and ultimately the frame glass and backboard build off of that measurement. A lot of artists commit to working in only a few standard sizes where the whole process from easel to installation is simplified. We ll cover this in detail on the custom sizes page but remember this. You don t have to find an exact size frame to fit your artwork.

Mats create visual space for the artwork to breathe. The size of the picture artwork or document should be your starting point. Is the actual mat opening 11 14 or is it 10 5 15 5. Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color.

For non standard poster frame styles or sizes a custom order will be required. These frames are generally plain and slim without a mat. 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. 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.

If you want to do that then measure the image not the overall print. 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.