Custom-Cut Economy Picture Mats

Affordable Custom Mats for Everyday Framing

Economy picture mats provide the finished appearance of a custom-cut mat while keeping material costs practical. They are well suited to framing projects in which presentation and affordability are more important than conservation-grade construction.

Crescent Berkshire Decorative Mat Board

This collection features Crescent Berkshire mat board with decorative paper surfaces. The available colors make it possible to coordinate the mat with the artwork, frame, or surrounding decor without moving into a preservation-focused mat collection.

When to Choose an Economy Picture Mat

Economy mats are a sensible option for posters, replaceable prints, school artwork, craft projects, temporary displays, commercial presentations, and other decorative pieces. They can also help control costs when preparing multiple coordinated pieces or completing a higher-volume framing project.

Standard 4-Ply Construction

Standard 4-ply mat board provides the familiar thickness and beveled opening commonly used in picture framing. It creates a defined border around the image and helps provide visual separation between the artwork and picture frame.

Choosing the Right Material for the Project

These mats are intended for decorative applications rather than preservation framing. For original artwork, valuable photographs, limited editions, important documents, or irreplaceable pieces, choose an archival or museum-quality mat board designed for greater preservation needs.

Custom Cut for Your Artwork and Frame

Each economy mat is cut to the outside dimensions and opening size selected when ordering. The outside dimensions should fit the picture frame, while the opening is generally made slightly smaller than the artwork so its edges remain covered. Review the visible image area before selecting the opening size, particularly when text or important details are close to an edge.

Simple Color Coordination

A neutral mat can create a versatile border that keeps attention on the image, while a coordinated color can reinforce a secondary tone within the artwork. For grouped displays or higher-volume projects, repeating the same mat color can help create a consistent presentation across multiple pieces.