Comments on: Picture Frame Dimensions Explained

By: Mark Rogers

Mark Rogers — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:26:47 +0000

Linea, I am afraid mat border size is very subjective and personal choice depending on what kind of art and picture frame you are hanging and where you are hanging it at. If you have little wall space, or want to save money on the frame cost smaller borders will help you with that. If you want more of a gallery look to the framing package or you will be displaying it in an actual gallery with high ceilings and large walls then 4 inch and larger borders will look good. You can get an idea of some typical choices for various sizes of artwork by looking at our list of standard picture frame sizes.

By: Linnea

Linnea — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 14:40:19 +0000

I would like to know what the ratio of the picture to both the mat and the frame should be. Thank you.

By: Mark Rogers

Mark Rogers — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:57:07 +0000

Kitty,

Most of our frames are deep enough for double mats. Any frame with a 3/8 inch rabbet can handle a double mat.

By: Kitty

Kitty — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 11:55:49 +0000

Where can you get frames that are deep enough to hold double mats?

By: Mark Rogers

Mark Rogers — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 16:03:20 +0000

Adina, Our standard size mat for 11×14 has equal 3 inch borders resulting in a 17×20 frame size. We also have a one that takes 11×14 to a standard 16×20 frame if you want to use an off the shelf picture frame. I would not recommend a 1″ mat border since the frame over laps it a little and will look too thin. 2″ is ok and select “custom” on our website and just enter in the opening of 10 3/4 x 13 3/4 and borders of 2-1/8″ resulting in a 15×18 frame.
http://www.framedestination.com/
Cheers,
Mark

By: Adina Taylor

Adina Taylor — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 07:46:26 +0000

Hi! I am having major issues in this department lol. My husband is an artist. His work is 11” x 14” what size frame would look right with his work? I am gonna put a 1 or 2 ” mat on it.