Standard Mat Width Framing

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.

Standard mat width framing. On our site you can create a frame up to 40 x 60 inches. 11 5 x 11 5 mat width. When you want to frame artwork with a unique size order a custom frame to get an exact match for your print. 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.

This will ensure that the image will not fall through the front of your mat. There are two options to choose if you too have this problem. The frame size don t be afraid of large frame sizes with narrow or wide faces for small images. 16 x 16 frame width.

Frame size mat opening image size. Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color. 1 mat size. A standard size 16 x20 frame and 16 x20 mat with an 11 x14 opening.

The size of the photograph in the following example is 5x8 which is not one of our standard sizes. Standard frame and mat sizes standard frame sizes 8 x 10 for example are those you can find in your local craft or department store. S i z i n g i n f o frame opening. You can order a custom size frame or order a larger standard size frame with a mat cut to make up the difference.

Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard. If the mat and the frame are the same size both pieces vie for attention and the intended focus the photograph is lost in the battle. Frames for unique print sizes. If you purchased a 12 x 12 art print then i recommend a 16 x 16 frame with a mat.

Ready made frame ready made double 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. 5 x7 photograph custom cut mat 12 x16 standard size frame. 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.

Measuring a picture frame and mat. 16 x20 frame with an 11 x14 opening ready made mat. The mat border is 3 at the top and bottom while the sides are 2 1 2. When you are ordering your mat the.

If the mat is smaller than the frame you run the risk of the artwork appearing stuffed into the frame. At frame usa we believe mat widths and openings are overall a personal preference. 8 x 10 4 5 x 6 5 5 x 7 11 x 14 7 5 x 9 5 8 x 10. Frame with pre cut mat available in white or black here.

If you have an 8x10 image your mat opening always needs to be slightly smaller than the image itself. While custom frame businesses are more often called upon to create uncommon sizes such as 19 5 x 22 they are also a useful source for frame face widths you might not find down the isle such as an 8 x 10.