Cut Your Own Picture Mat

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.

Cut your own picture mat.

Measure the reveal area you want around your art. Carol duvall host of hgtv s the carol duvall show shares her discoveries about matting and framing artwork. The savings here comes from the size of the frame that i was needing a custom mat for. If its a new frame i always use the paper inserts as a tracing guide.

Typically if you cut 2 3 of your own mats your tools will pay for themselves. Here s how to cut your own picture mats to save you lots of money. If you were going 11 14 s or under you could probably find affordable 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.

8 x 10 picture frame with mat for 5 x 7 window size 4 1 2 x 6 1 2. Before you begin cut your mat board to the size of your frame. Pre cut decor quality mats in the most popular sizes colors for even greater savings. Learning to cut your own mats for picture frames can be easier than it looks.

This frame is 24 36 which is large. Available pre cut picture frame mat sizes. 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. Cut the mat size using your exacto knife.

Learn these tips from carol duvall. 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. 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. 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.

Then use a ruler and razor or box cutter to cut a picture mat to the same size as the frame backing board. Use an x acto knife and a metal ruler to cut through the mat board. Such a great value at 7 99 each. First thing you need to do is cut your mat to the size of your frame.

These frames are my favorite ikea stromby frames. Don t settle for pre cut. You can score the mat and cut again if that s easier for you sometimes the mat boards are thick. I saved over 50 per mat.

To order pre cut mats call customer care at 800 332 8884.