Standard Mat Sizes And Openings

The image above shows the frame and image sizes of our standard mat openings.

Standard mat sizes and openings.

About our custom mat openings. This allows the mat to overlap the image slightly holding it behind the frame. If you type 8x10 the opening will be exactly 8x10. How much smaller depends on how much you d like your artwork to be covered.

Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color. The mat overlaps the artwork 1 4 on all four sides. 8 in x 12 in 5 10 in x 13 in 8 10 in x 16 in 1 10 in x 20 in 1. This will allow for a 1 inch mat border on all sides.

If you have an 8x10 image your mat opening always needs to be slightly smaller than the image itself. Our standard sizes all have windows that are 1 4 less the size of the intended print size. The exact mat opening size for a 20 x 24 image is 19 1 2 x 23 1 2. At frame usa we believe mat widths and openings are overall a personal preference.

8 x 10 4 5 x 6 5 5 x 7 11 x 14 7 5 x 9 5 8 x 10. When you want to frame artwork with a unique size order a custom frame to get an exact match for your print. Max custom opening size is 2 inches smaller than mat size. Generally the mat will cover 1 4 on each side of the image.

Frame size mat opening image size. On our site you can create a frame up to 40 x 60 inches. 2 black frames with mat 11 x 14 lifestyles by studio décor 29 99 14 99 ea. Buy one get one free add 2 items to qualify.

Standard frame and mat sizes in inches. The mat opening will be slightly smaller than the suggested picture size. The opening size of the mat board is the inner measurement of the mat board. Please note that if your paper size or artwork is 8x10 it may fall through the opening.

Choosing your opening size. 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. So a mat for a 5 x 7 picture will have an opening of 4 5 x 6 5. Show items page.

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. Opening size close x. Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard. Frames for unique print sizes.

This provides a surface to which the work can be taped or glued. 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. Custom opening sizes we will cut custom openings exactly as you type it in. This will ensure that the image will not fall through the front of your mat.