Standard Mat Board Opening Sizes

Standard mat window openings are cut slightly smaller than the actual image size this is called cropping the image.

Standard mat board opening sizes.

How much smaller depends on how much you d like your artwork to be covered. Custom opening sizes we will cut custom openings exactly as you type it in. 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. Choosing your opening size.

If you type 8x10 the opening will be exactly 8x10. Subtract 1 2 from the artwork size. Generally the mat will cover 1 4 on each side of the image. 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.

About our custom mat openings. Measure the visual area of the artwork you want to mat. The mats really make the photos pop and makes me look like i know what i am doing. Our products also include custom matting backing boards clear bags show kits matboard value packs custom plexiglass.

The opening size of the mat board is the inner measurement of the mat board. 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. This will allow for a 1 inch mat border on all sides. 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.

Standard frame and mat sizes in inches. So a mat for a 5 x 7 picture will have an opening of 4 5 x 6 5. The mat opening will be slightly smaller than the suggested picture size. The exact mat opening size for a 20 x 24 image is 19 1 2 x 23 1 2.

This allows the mat to overlap the image slightly holding it behind the frame. 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. Please note that if your paper size or artwork is 8x10 it may fall through the opening. Do you already have a frame.

We sell pre cut mats and custom picture frames in any size color and quantity. Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard. Max custom opening size is 2 inches smaller than mat size. For example 11 1 2 x 14 1 2 10 1 2 x 13 1 2 for the opening size.

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