Standard Mat Board Opening Sizes

For example 11 1 2 x 14 1 2 10 1 2 x 13 1 2 for the opening size.

Standard mat board opening sizes.

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. 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. Please note that if your paper size or artwork is 8x10 it may fall through the opening. The mats really make the photos pop and makes me look like i know what i am doing.

Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard. Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color. The exact mat opening size for a 20 x 24 image is 19 1 2 x 23 1 2. Our products also include custom matting backing boards clear bags show kits matboard value packs custom plexiglass.

We sell pre cut mats and custom picture frames in any size color and quantity. If you type 8x10 the opening will be exactly 8x10. The mat overlaps the artwork 1 4 on all four sides. Do you already have a frame.

So a mat for a 5 x 7 picture will have an opening of 4 5 x 6 5. Max custom opening size is 2 inches smaller than mat size. 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. Standard mat window openings are cut slightly smaller than the actual image size this is called cropping the image.

Generally the mat will cover 1 4 on each side of the image. The mat window opening also known as the exact mat opening is the opening that is cut in a mat board through which the image can be viewed. The opening size of the mat board is the inner measurement of the mat board. Our standard sizes all have windows that are 1 4 less the size of the intended print size.

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. Measure the visual area of the artwork you want to mat. This will allow for a 1 inch mat border on all sides. How much smaller depends on how much you d like your artwork to be covered.

This allows the mat to overlap the image slightly holding it behind the frame. Custom opening sizes we will cut custom openings exactly as you type it in. Subtract 1 2 from the artwork size. Standard frame and mat sizes in inches.

About our custom mat openings.