Standard Mat Sizes And Openings

The opening size of the mat board is the inner measurement of the mat board.

Standard mat sizes and openings.

If you type 8x10 the opening will be exactly 8x10. The image above shows the frame and image sizes of our standard mat openings. Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard. The mat overlaps the artwork 1 4 on all four sides.

This provides a surface to which the work can be taped or glued. The mat opening will be slightly smaller than the suggested picture size. Frame size mat opening image size. Our standard sizes all have windows that are 1 4 less the size of the intended print size.

Generally the mat will cover 1 4 on each side of the image. When you want to frame artwork with a unique size order a custom frame to get an exact match for your print. Show items page. At frame usa we believe mat widths and openings are overall a personal preference.

How much smaller depends on how much you d like your artwork to be covered. Frames for unique print sizes. The exact mat opening size for a 20 x 24 image is 19 1 2 x 23 1 2. Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color.

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. Choosing your opening size.

Custom opening sizes we will cut custom openings exactly as you type it in. If you have an 8x10 image your mat opening always needs to be slightly smaller than the image itself. Please note that if your paper size or artwork is 8x10 it may fall through the opening. About our custom mat openings.

Buy one get one free add 2 items to qualify. This will allow for a 1 inch mat border on all sides. 2 black frames with mat 11 x 14 lifestyles by studio décor 29 99 14 99 ea. 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.

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

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. 8 in x 12 in 5 10 in x 13 in 8 10 in x 16 in 1 10 in x 20 in 1. Standard frame and mat sizes in inches. Opening size close x.