How To Mat A Poster For Framing

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How to mat a poster for framing.

Carol duvall host of hgtv s the carol duvall show shares her discoveries about matting and framing artwork. You may not want a mat when framing a vintage poster or a poster of a classic work of art but that is completely your choice. Your frame size will depend on the size of the picture you are framing and the size of the mat that you want. Place the mat and attached art into your frame.

While it may be tempting to use the same color the likelihood of the mat and frame matching perfectly is pretty slim. It is usual to put a white or light colored map on top of an accent color. Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color. Add a decorative band of fabric to ready made drapes for a custom look.

Create a sunburst mirror. Choose your mat if using one. Open up your living room and add style with a dramatic sunburst mirror. Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard.

Matching your frame and mat is rarely a good option. I ll share the formula to figure it out. The same goes for a red frame and a red mat. Frame and mat configurations.

If you re choosing a brown frame you probably don t want to use a brown mat. You will want a color that can go with everything including your room the frame and the picture. Determine the size of your picture frame.