Photo Frame Mat Sizes

We offer decorative mats acid free rag mats decorative suede mats metallic mats acid free suede mats and oversize mats in colors from white to black yellow to purple and everything in between.

Photo frame mat 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. Photo and art prints are often matted however which adds another dimension to your framing project. Most off the shelf picture frames with mats have a smaller window such as 4 5 x 6 5 for 5 x 7 that covers more of the image. Many standard frames also come with a mat.

For a 5x8 image adding 2 inches all the way around mean that the outside mat size is 9x12 the outer mat size is also the size of the readymade frame that needs to be purchased. While creating a custom window size can give you just the right look for your art we recomend maintaining a standard outer dimension frame size if you are reselling your matted prints. Remember that you need the inner cut of the mat to be 1 4 of an inch smaller than the photo. Helpful hints from picture salon.

For more information about our mat selection. One larger size without the mat and a smaller size with the mat in place. Calculate 7 3 4 4 1 4 12 and 9 3 4 4 1 4 14. Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard.

Most mats are at least 2 inches wide and not more than 4 inches wide. An 8 x 10 standard frame may come with a 1 1 2 mat which allows you to frame a 5 x 7 image as well. 11 3 8 x 14 1 8 inches for 11x14 mats by golden state art 15 99 15 99 free shipping on eligible orders. This allows the buyer to use the frame as two different sizes.

If you have an 8 inch by 10 inch photo and you want a mat that is approximately 4 inches wide you will want a 12 by 14 inch frame. If you re framing your prints without a mat board finding a frame is easy. View all picture frame mats. Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color.

Besides our many common mat board frames sizes we also cut custom picture matting from 4x6 inches up to 32x40 inches and any window size between. Other common picture frame sizes. Oversize mat sizes go up to 40 x 60. Golden state art pack of 100 acid free crystal clear sleeves storage bags for photo prints framing mats mattes bag size.