How To Chose Mat Width Framing

United inches is the sum of the width height of your image.

How to chose mat width framing.

November 4 2014 by lindsey leigh graham 7 comments. You could select the perfect mat width for your photograph but if the frame is too large or too small all that careful consideration will have been for nothing. 16 x 22 frame width. Remember the mat and frame should draw your eye to the artwork not attract attention to themselves.

Keep in mind that this adds an additional 4 to the height and width of your framed art. When in doubt keep it simple. This will lock in a nice balance between the width of the profile the size of the mat and your artwork. Opening size should be slightly smaller 1 4 1 2 than your artwork size to cover the edges.

16 x 22 mat window. We ll get to that in the frame and mat widths section. How to confidently choose the right mat and frame for your photographs. In other words an 8x10 image is 18 united inches.

The mat is the quiet that allows the artwork to sing a standard mat width is 2 1 2 to 3 although larger artwork will require something more substantial. For example if a picture measures 8 x 10 inches the opening should measure 7 3 4 x 9 3 4 inches. S i z i n g i n f o frame opening. For artwork over 18 in width of height we suggest using a 2 5 or 3 mat to fit the size of your piece.

To determine the opening of the mat start off by measuring the artwork or photo. 1 mat size. If you purchased a 18 x 24 art print then i recommend a 16 x 22 frame with a mat. 11 5 x 17 5 mat width.

Mat border of 2 3 for small to medium artworks and 4 for larger artwork is a good rule of thumb. If you planning to purchase and frame and a mat use this guide to select the mat then choose a complementary frame that suits the mat size. We ll discuss that briefly next. If you planning to purchase and frame and a mat use this guide to select the mat then choose a complementary frame that suits the mat size.

Be sure to vary the width of the mat and frame as similar widths can appear visually stagnant. Some key points to remember. Highly detailed or busy artwork will look its best when not competing with a fussy frame. When you customize a frame for your print we present a golden ratio button that optimizes the mat width for you in a single click based on the the full dimensions of the art being framed.

Mat border should be larger than frame width. Frame with pre cut mat available in white or black here. On the top lacks the definition and the eye catching appeal of the photo on the bottom with the yellow accent mat. It is necessary that the mat at least covers a minimum of on each side of the piece.