Mat Opening Sizes

Generally the mat will cover 1 4 on each side of the image.

Mat opening sizes. The mat opening will be slightly smaller than the suggested picture size. This allows the mat to overlap the image slightly holding it behind the frame. On our site you can create a frame up to 40 x 60 inches. In double matting two mats are used where the window opening for the top mat is slightly larger than the bottom mat window.

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. Standard frame and mat sizes in inches. Frames for unique print sizes. The image above shows the frame and image sizes of our standard mat openings.

Frame size mat opening image size. When you want to frame artwork with a unique size order a custom frame to get an exact match for your print. Crescent pre cut mats come in multiple sizes colors and styles. Standard mat sizes go up to 32 x 40.

If you choose an 8 x 10 mat in one of our popular sizes the actual window opening size will be 7 3 4 x 9 3 4 which crops 1 8 inch of the image on all four sides. Between the clearbags decorative mats by crescent and crescent select conservation mats we re confident that you ll find the perfect mat for your image framing project. 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. Opening size close x.

This is the actual image size exclusive of any white borders if it is a print. Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color. So a mat for a 5 x 7 picture will have an opening of 4 5 x 6 5. The difference between them is called the reveal.

This will ensure that the image will not fall through the front of your mat. Sizes range from 5 x 7 to 20 x 24 and come in red green blue white black gold and silver. Mats in every size color. Pre cut mats 30 results filter results.

Oversize mat sizes go up to 40 x 60. Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard. Traditionally the mat will cover about 1 4 inch of the image below. If you have an 8x10 image your mat opening always needs to be slightly smaller than the image itself.

Our standard size double mats have a reveal that is 1 4 all around but with any custom matting the reveal can be larger or smaller. 30 results 30 results.