Standard Mat Sizes And Openings

When you want to frame artwork with a unique size order a custom frame to get an exact match for your print.

Standard mat sizes and openings.

Opening size close x. The exact mat opening size for a 20 x 24 image is 19 1 2 x 23 1 2. Frames for unique print sizes. Our standard sizes all have windows that are 1 4 less the size of the intended print size.

Show items page. Frame size mat opening image size. 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. Please note that if your paper size or artwork is 8x10 it may fall through the opening.

The mat overlaps the artwork 1 4 on all four sides. If you have an 8x10 image your mat opening always needs to be slightly smaller than the image itself. 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. Generally the mat will cover 1 4 on each side of the image.

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. Max custom opening size is 2 inches smaller than mat size. 8 x 10 4 5 x 6 5 5 x 7 11 x 14 7 5 x 9 5 8 x 10.

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. Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard. Standard frame and mat sizes in inches.

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. This will ensure that the image will not fall through the front of your mat. Buy one get one free add 2 items to qualify. At frame usa we believe mat widths and openings are overall a personal preference.

So a mat for a 5 x 7 picture will have an opening of 4 5 x 6 5. 2 black frames with mat 11 x 14 lifestyles by studio décor 29 99 14 99 ea. Choosing your opening size. The opening size of the mat board is the inner measurement of the mat board.

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. On our site you can create a frame up to 40 x 60 inches. This allows the mat to overlap the image slightly holding it behind the frame. The mat opening will be slightly smaller than the suggested picture size.

Custom opening sizes we will cut custom openings exactly as you type it in. If you type 8x10 the opening will be exactly 8x10. About our custom mat openings. 8 in x 12 in 5 10 in x 13 in 8 10 in x 16 in 1 10 in x 20 in 1.