Standard Mat Sizes And Openings

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.

Standard mat sizes and openings.

The mat opening will be slightly smaller than the suggested picture size. The image above shows the frame and image sizes of our standard mat openings. 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. Show items page.

Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color. 8 in x 12 in 5 10 in x 13 in 8 10 in x 16 in 1 10 in x 20 in 1. The opening size of the mat board is the inner measurement of the mat board. This provides a surface to which the work can be taped or glued.

If you have an 8x10 image your mat opening always needs to be slightly smaller than the image itself. 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. Frames for unique print sizes. Choosing your opening size.

At frame usa we believe mat widths and openings are overall a personal preference. Per page 102 results 102 results 102 results. So a mat for a 5 x 7 picture will have an opening of 4 5 x 6 5. Standard frame and mat sizes in inches.

This allows the mat to overlap the image slightly holding it behind the frame. Max custom opening size is 2 inches smaller than mat size. 2 black frames with mat 11 x 14 lifestyles by studio décor 29 99 14 99 ea. Please note that if your paper size or artwork is 8x10 it may fall through the opening.

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. Generally the mat will cover 1 4 on each side of the image. This will ensure that the image will not fall through the front of your mat. About our custom mat openings.

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. How much smaller depends on how much you d like your artwork to be covered. Our standard sizes all have windows that are 1 4 less the size of the intended print size. This will allow for a 1 inch mat border on all sides.

Frame size mat opening image size. Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard. 8 x 10 4 5 x 6 5 5 x 7 11 x 14 7 5 x 9 5 8 x 10. The mat overlaps the artwork 1 4 on all four sides.

When you want to frame artwork with a unique size order a custom frame to get an exact match for your print. If you type 8x10 the opening will be exactly 8x10. Opening size close x. Custom opening sizes we will cut custom openings exactly as you type it in.