How To Mat A Picture Frame

Attach mat to artwork.

How to mat a picture frame.

Tape the top two corners to the mat vertically and then place horizontal tape over the vertical tape one piece on the mat and a second on the picture. Cut the mat size using your exacto knife. You can score the mat and cut again if that s easier for you sometimes the mat boards are thick. Do not let the exposed tape touch the mat until you have decided placement.

Width width of picture 2 x width of mat 2 x width of frame 3 4 height height of picture 2 x height of mat 2 x width of frame 3 4 for reference i made my mat 3 wide on each side of the picture and my frame was 2 3 4 wide on all sides. Beginning with a turquoise mat add 1 2 foam board on top and end with the addition of a white mat on top of the foam board. To measure the size of the inside of the mat which will frame your art photo get the piece you are framing and place it on top of the mat. Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard.

Turn the page picture side up and hold the pre cut mat over the page to decide where you want the image in the opening. Place the photo inside the mat.