Standard Mat Sizes And Openings

Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color.

Standard mat sizes and openings.

Frame size mat opening image size. This allows the mat to overlap the image slightly holding it behind the frame. This will allow for a 1 inch mat border on all sides. Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard.

Frames for unique print sizes. The mat overlaps the artwork 1 4 on all four sides. 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. At frame usa we believe mat widths and openings are overall a personal preference.

Show items page. 8 x 10 4 5 x 6 5 5 x 7 11 x 14 7 5 x 9 5 8 x 10. 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 image above shows the frame and image sizes of our standard mat openings.

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. The exact mat opening size for a 20 x 24 image is 19 1 2 x 23 1 2. Opening size close x. The mat opening will be slightly smaller than the suggested picture size.

Buy one get one free add 2 items to qualify. How much smaller depends on how much you d like your artwork to be covered. This will ensure that the image will not fall through the front of your mat. 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. Per page 102 results 102 results 102 results. 8 in x 12 in 5 10 in x 13 in 8 10 in x 16 in 1 10 in x 20 in 1. So a mat for a 5 x 7 picture will have an opening of 4 5 x 6 5.

On our site you can create a frame up to 40 x 60 inches. Choosing your opening size. Generally the mat will cover 1 4 on each side of the image. This provides a surface to which the work can be taped or glued.

About our custom mat openings. 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. Max custom opening size is 2 inches smaller than mat size. Standard frame and mat sizes in inches.

If you type 8x10 the opening will be exactly 8x10. 2 black frames with mat 11 x 14 lifestyles by studio décor 29 99 14 99 ea. When you want to frame artwork with a unique size order a custom frame to get an exact match for your print. Our standard sizes all have windows that are 1 4 less the size of the intended print size.