Standard Mat Sizes And Openings

This allows the mat to overlap the image slightly holding it behind the frame.

Standard mat sizes and openings.

Frames for unique print sizes. 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. If you have an 8x10 image your mat opening always needs to be slightly smaller than the image itself. This will allow for a 1 inch mat border on all sides.

Custom opening sizes we will cut custom openings exactly as you type it in. 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. Our standard sizes all have windows that are 1 4 less the size of the intended print size. This will ensure that the image will not fall through the front of your mat.

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. The exact mat opening size for a 20 x 24 image is 19 1 2 x 23 1 2. The opening size of the mat board is the inner measurement of the mat board. Max custom opening size is 2 inches smaller than mat size.

The mat opening will be slightly smaller than the suggested picture size. 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 image above shows the frame and image sizes of our standard mat openings. At frame usa we believe mat widths and openings are overall a personal preference.

Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard. Choosing your opening size. About our custom mat openings. Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color.

Show items page. How much smaller depends on how much you d like your artwork to be covered. Standard frame and mat sizes in inches. Per page 102 results 102 results 102 results.

2 black frames with mat 11 x 14 lifestyles by studio décor 29 99 14 99 ea. 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. Please note that if your paper size or artwork is 8x10 it may fall through the opening. The mat overlaps the artwork 1 4 on all four sides.

So a mat for a 5 x 7 picture will have an opening of 4 5 x 6 5. If you type 8x10 the opening will be exactly 8x10. Opening size close x. Generally the mat will cover 1 4 on each side of the image.

Buy one get one free add 2 items to qualify. 8 x 10 4 5 x 6 5 5 x 7 11 x 14 7 5 x 9 5 8 x 10. 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. On our site you can create a frame up to 40 x 60 inches.