Cut Your Own Picture Mat

Carol duvall host of hgtv s the carol duvall show shares her discoveries about matting and framing artwork.

Cut your own picture mat. Its guides allow for mat frames as narrow as 3 4 or as wide as 4 1 4 hurray for accommodating both the subtle and the chunky. Custom cut photo mats to any size to fit your picture the right way. 8 x 10 picture frame with mat for 5 x 7 window size 4 1 2 x 6 1 2. Don t settle for pre cut.

To cut a picture mat start by measuring the height and width of the picture you ll be framing as well as the frame backing board that came with your frame. If its a new frame i always use the paper inserts as a tracing guide. Like i just said i saved over 50 per mat. You can score the mat and cut again if that s easier for you sometimes the mat boards are thick.

Just simply trace or measure the size on the back of the mat board then cut it using your ruler and some sort of cutting. The logan mat cutter i use runs about 50 for the guide and cutting handle. Learn these tips from carol duvall. If you were going 11 14 s or under you could probably find affordable mat.

It has a 32 cutting capacity perfect for even the largest art i currently have in my home i ll be using its sturdy fixed guide rail for all kinds of consistent cuts but it s perfect for cutting mat board. This frame is 24 36 which is large. Here s how to cut your own picture mats to save you lots of money. To order pre cut mats call customer care at 800 332 8884.

Such a great value at 7 99 each. Before you begin cut your mat board to the size of your frame. The savings here comes from the size of the frame that i was needing a custom mat for. Learning to cut your own mats for picture frames can be easier than it looks.

First measure the size your mat will be which is typically the size of the glass in the frame and the size frame you buy 8 10 11 14 etc. Cut the mat size using your exacto knife. These frames are my favorite ikea stromby frames. First thing you need to do is cut your mat to the size of your frame.

Then use a ruler and razor or box cutter to cut a picture mat to the same size as the frame backing board. I saved over 50 per mat. Measure the reveal area you want around your art. Pre cut decor quality mats in the most popular sizes colors for even greater savings.

Available pre cut picture frame mat sizes.