How To Judge The Size Of A Matted Picture

Using a sharp craft knife trim away the paper that is in the center opening.

How to judge the size of a matted picture.

Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard. The next size up from 4 6 is a 5 7 photo print. Thousands of antique engravings in our store. For average sized artwork about 11x14 to 30x20 the common mat width is 2.

Museums and galleries choose white matte board to make photos stand out. Cut solid wrapping paper larger than the outer dimensions of the cardboard and place upside down on the work surface. Oversize mat sizes go up to 40 x 60. The width of the mat is up to the customer but we can provide some general guidelines.

We use gallery quality printing techniques on high grade acid free paper and mount and mat your prized photo in your choice of frame. Mats in every size color. It s a little larger so they will stand out clearer. Makes a stunning gift.

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. Measure the inside dimensions of your art and cut an interior opening smaller than the art. Standard mat sizes go up to 32 x 40. This is a standard size mat that will fit into a standard size frame no costly custom frames required.

This size is preferred if your photo has a person as the focus. Framed matted prints from snapfish starting at 69 99. Apply adhesive to the cut cardboard and adhere to the paper. If you artwork is very large a 3 or 4 mat may be necessary to ensure an aesthetically pleasing ratio.

Apply a long piece of tape on the top of the page with only half the width of the tape overlapping the paper. If you artwork is smaller you might consider a 1 75 or 1 5 mat. Matted the print measures 16 x 20. Frame sizes if you want matting.

Picture frames for 8 10 photos. 5 7 prints can fit in various frames depending on how thick of matting you would like to include. All of our matted prints are packaged in clear cellophane envelopes that protect the print during shipment and are perfct for gift giving.