Standard Mat Board Dimensions

These standard sizes include 4x6 5x7 and 8x10.

Standard mat board dimensions.

Buffered matboard is ideal for black and white prints for. For example 11 1 2 x 14 1 2 10 1 2 x 13 1 2 for the opening size. The opening in our standard sized mats that appear in the size drop down selector. Choosing frame sizes with mat board.

The easiest way to mat it is by cropping the image a small amount typically 1 8 on all four sides. The term for this is overlap which refers to how much of the artwork will be covered by the mat board. Our standard sizes all have windows that are 1 4 less the size of the intended print size. Frame destination is also happy to pre cut mat board to your custom size request.

The outer size of your mat board are the dimensions measuring the outside of the mat board. About mat board and their sizes. Choosing your outer size. Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard.

A standard mat window opening overlaps anywhere from 1 8 1 4 of the artwork. Ordering a mat board sample kit will help you select the perfect color. Do you already have a frame. About our standard picture frame mat openings.

Artwork size is the actual size of the photograph inkjet or other print being framed. Find your mat board s inner dimensions. 100 cotton fiber buffered with calcium carbonate with a ph of 9 0 5. Mat board openings standard sizes and custom.

If you order a picture frame that is the exact size of your print there will be no room for a mat and the photo will take up. 4 x 6 3 75 x 5 75. The inner dimensions or window of the mat board should be 1 2 to 1 4 inches less than the dimensions of your piece of art. This provides a surface to which the work can be taped or glued.

We offer full sheet mat boards in a vibrant array of colors from soft neutrals to beautiful bolds. You can even get archival quality full sheet mat boards for high end framing needs. Image size mat opening frame size. Frame size mat opening image size.

Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color. Museum quality board in convenient expertly cut standard sizes. This is the same as your frame 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.

Subtract 1 2 from the artwork size. Lisa most prints come with a white border around the image. A 11x14 mat will fit perfectly in a 11x14 frame if you don t have your frame in hand and have only your artwork your outer size depends on how wide you d like your mat.