Frequently Asked Questions › Mats & Liners

A mat (or mat board) is the border that surrounds your artwork or photo inside the frame. Beyond adding a professional, polished look, mats help protect your art by keeping it from directly touching the glass. They also enhance visual depth and draw the eye toward your focal point.

Yes, every mat is made to your exact specifications. You can choose the outer dimensions, opening size, and color from a wide range of quality mat boards.

Yes! You can layer mats to create beautiful depth and contrast. Simply select your preferred number of mats and choose coordinating colors for a custom, gallery-worthy presentation. *Please note that double mats are not recommended with presentations including non-glare acrylic due to the potential for distortion

Measure the size of your artwork (the visible area you want to show). Our online custom framing tool automatically calculates the perfect fit, so you can preview your frame and mat combination before ordering.

Start by deciding on the quantity of mats you want to use. Is a classic single mat sufficient, or do you want to make a bolder statement with double layers?

Select the type of picture mats that work best for your piece. The material and texture of your mat matters, so choose from decorative and acid-free options for your prints and photos.

Once you know how many and the type of mats you need, explore our range of mat color options to find the most complementary custom picture mats for your artwork.

Measure the portion of the artwork or photo that you want visible through the window of the mat to get the inner dimensions. If you already have a picture frame in mind, the frame size will help you determine the outer dimensions of your mat.

When adding a mat to your presentation, you can choose the mat width (1", 1¹/₂" or 2") and select the color and type of mat that best compliments your work. We recommend a mat at least twice as wide as the width of the frame.

Our mat sizes go up to 40" x 60". Wider mats emphasize the art while creating a highly professional, gallery-quality presentation. We recommend a mat at least twice as wide as the width of the frame.