How To Frame A Poster With Mat

If the tape is too tacky you might tear the mat or picture when removing it.

How to frame a poster with mat.

Insert the newly matted picture into the frame or let the mats act as a rough frame themselves if you prefer. Make sure the edges are even and straight so that it does not look crooked or uneven. The size of the photograph in the following example is 5x8 which is not one of our standard sizes. Cut the mat size using your exacto knife.

Measuring a picture frame and mat. Secure mat and picture turn the mat and attached page face down on your clean work surface. Press firmly on the back of the tape to ensure it is well adhered to the mat. To measure the size of the inside of the mat which will frame your art photo get the piece you are framing and place it on top of the mat.

You can order a custom size frame or order a larger standard size frame with a mat cut to make up the difference. Avoid touching the front side of the mat with your hands as you risk smudging dirt on it. When you are ordering your mat the. You can score the mat and cut again if that s easier for you sometimes the mat boards are thick.

Adjust the poster s and mat s if you have one placement inside the frame if necessary. Stick the tape to a piece of fabric before applying it to the mat. Slide your poster into the frame to see how it looks. Here the image is cut apart each section mounted on 1 4 foam board and individual mats cut around each section.

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.