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Custom Picture Mats

Choose Your Mat Board Type

Material affects preservation, appearance, bevel depth, texture, and cost. Archival board covers the widest range of everyday conservation framing, while museum board raises the preservation standard. Our fabric collection brings linen, suede, and silk mats together in one place. Fabric and metallic surfaces make the mat a stronger design element; black core changes the visible bevel; standard 4-ply suits most framing; 8-ply adds depth; and economy board keeps decorative projects affordable. If you are unsure where to start, read How to Choose the Right Picture Mat.

Shop By Style

Choose the Right Mat Board for Your Artwork

A custom mat should support both the visual presentation and the care the artwork requires. Begin with preservation needs, then compare surface, core, thickness, and color. Our complete picture mat guide explains these choices in detail, while White Mat Color Shades helps distinguish cool, warm, bright, and cream-toned neutrals.

Match the Preservation Need

Use archival mats for conservation-minded everyday framing. Step up to museum board for valuable, original, irreplaceable, or historically important work. Economy board is best reserved for decorative and replaceable pieces.

Choose Surface and Core

Smooth archival board keeps attention on the artwork. Linen, suede, and silk introduce texture. Metallic finishes add a controlled reflective accent, while a black core makes the cut edge part of the design.

Decide on Thickness and Layers

Standard 4-ply board fits most projects. Choose 8-ply when you want a deeper bevel and stronger visual separation. A double or triple mat can add narrow inner accents without making the entire top mat more decorative.

Complete or Compare Your Mat Order

The custom picture mat collections help you compare the available mat board choices before entering dimensions. Use these related pages when you are ready to configure the mat, verify a physical color, or purchase uncut board instead.

Custom Mat Designer

Already know what you want? Build a single, double, or triple mat sized for your artwork.

Picture Mat Samples

Compare actual colors, surface textures, and finishes before committing to a custom design.

Full Sheet Mat Board

Need uncut material instead? Browse 32x40 mat board for studio, shop, and do-it-yourself cutting.

Custom Picture Mat FAQ

These answers cover the practical differences customers most often consider before configuring a mat. For deeper selection help, see How to Choose the Right Picture Mat.

What information do I need to order a custom picture mat?

You will need the artwork width and height, the desired outside mat size, and your preferred border or opening dimensions. You can then choose the mat material, color, core, thickness, and number of layers in the Custom Mat Designer.

Should I choose archival or economy custom mats?

Choose archival or museum-quality mat board for original artwork, photographs, limited editions, and anything you want to preserve. Economy mat board is intended for decorative, replaceable, budget-focused, or higher-volume projects.

What is the difference between 4-ply and 8-ply picture mats?

Standard 4-ply mat board is about 1/16 inch thick and suits most framing. 8-ply board is about 1/8 inch thick, producing a deeper, more prominent bevel around the artwork opening.

Can I order double or triple custom mats?

Yes. The Custom Mat Designer can combine coordinated or contrasting colors into single, double, or triple mat designs. Each visible inner mat creates a narrow accent around the artwork.

Should I order mat samples first?

Samples are recommended when an exact color match or surface texture matters. Screen color varies, and fabric and metallic finishes are especially useful to evaluate in the room where the finished piece will hang.

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