Standard Mat Board Opening Sizes

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

Standard mat board opening sizes.

The opening size of the mat board is the inner measurement of the mat board. Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color. If you type 8x10 the opening will be exactly 8x10. Our standard sizes all have windows that are 1 4 less the size of the intended print size.

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. Standard frame 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. Generally the mat will cover 1 4 on each side of the image. Our products also include custom matting backing boards clear bags show kits matboard value packs custom plexiglass.

The exact mat opening size for a 20 x 24 image is 19 1 2 x 23 1 2. The mats really make the photos pop and makes me look like i know what i am doing. So a mat for a 5 x 7 picture will have an opening of 4 5 x 6 5. Custom opening sizes we will cut custom openings exactly as you type it in.

If you need other sizing options you can easily create just about any custom sized picture mat by using the custom feature found on any. How much smaller depends on how much you d like your artwork to be covered. Please note that if your paper size or artwork is 8x10 it may fall through the opening. Measure the visual area of the artwork you want to mat.

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. Max custom opening size is 2 inches smaller than mat size. The mat window opening also known as the exact mat opening is the opening that is cut in a mat board through which the image can be viewed. Do you already have a frame.

Standard frame and mat sizes in inches. Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard. For example 11 1 2 x 14 1 2 10 1 2 x 13 1 2 for the opening size. This will allow for a 1 inch mat border on all sides.

The mat overlaps the artwork 1 4 on all four sides. We sell pre cut mats and custom picture frames in any size color and quantity. Choosing your opening size. About our custom mat openings.

The mat opening will be slightly smaller than the suggested picture size.