What Do I Need To Mat A Print

As of may 2019 our available mat styles have increased.

What do i need to mat a print. If you wind up wanting a mat you would add the measurement of the mat width which is up to you. Be sure to leave a quarter inch of extra inch on each side so that the art print doesn t just fall through the window. Acid free tape won t create any long term damage to your print. Prints photographs and needlework should not be placed directly against glazing because moisture that condenses inside a framed piece becomes trapped and could cause mildew mold and buckling.

These labels are available so you don t have to crack your head to figure out the different sizes. From there onwards try maybe a 24x36 frame with basic matt board in black medium gray and bright white see what your eyes say about it. Cut the mat to 15 x 18. The opening of the mat meaning where your paintings are visible need to be just a tad smaller than 9x12.

About 1 8 smaller on every side so the painting won t fall through the hole. According to the label should you want to display your photo to fit the full frame it should be 23cm by 23cm. Most framers will let you try one of the standard available sizes such as 20x30 or 24x36. Tape the back of the print to the mat.

I generally decide by where its going to hang. A print should never be framed so that it touches glass or acrylic directly thus the mat. A pleasing size of the frame of the mat that s visible should be about 2 4 on every side. Place the print face down along the back of the mat then secure it in place with several strips of acid free tape.

If you do not want a mat you would order 19 1 2 x 27 1 2. You may want to try 100 cotton mat and backing inside a plastic presentation bag. You can also buy a frame with a ready made mat already included. A 20 x 24 frame will look right most times.

Mat sizes can range from thin to thick. If the art print measures 8x10 the actual mat opening should be 7 5x9 5 even easier. A mat allows air circulation between the art and the glazing material the glass or plastic sheet that covers the art in a frame this air space is important. Two mats usually dress up the photo a lot but it all adds up in the wallet.

I tend to buy pre made frames because of the cost and go from there. Place additional strips of tape as needed along the back edge of your print to hold it in place. I would go to next size pre made and then get a custom mat cut to fit. If you wanted a 2 border this would make the inside of the frame and the outside of the mat 23 1 2 x 31 1 2.

If you want to utilise the matboard it should be 13cm by 13cm. Hi dave we size from the inside of our frames. We currently offer no mat single mat double mat floated island mat and article framing for your artwork.