If youre going to use our site, you would just need to convert the cm to inches to find your size. How do I find a metal frame to do that? When I configure the double mats, the final external dimensions of the mats are 17.5 x 20.5 (as they are often cut 1/4 larger on each side to account for the rabbet depth and maintain the full 3 of the mat once in the frame). Please call us if you have more questions. What size of frame would I need. However, the frame will be cut slightly larger (typically 1/8 inch). Thank you. If you wanted to trim the piece to the image size, you could do exactly 40x60, but its really up to what you want to see. I have a number of beautiful calendars I have saved, all of which contain gorgeous medieval paintings that I would like to frame to cover a wall. What size frame would I get if I want to see some of the colored matting and have the pictures separated by the matting? It had a 3 mat on it and measures 23.5 in height and 29 in width, I dont find this is a standard frame size, how should I order a frame and what size would I order? If you wanted a 1 mat border all the way around, your inner frame dimensions would be 12 x 14. I have a 60x120cm picture but I need a frame any help. My mount size is approximately 13 x 11 https://www.framedestination.com/papermat-wc-4ply.html. mark, oh my gosh, I gave you the wrong size for my art.so sorry! Then just t-hinge the stamps to the foamcore backing board. What size of each do you suggest? https://www.framedestination.com/. I have a poster that I want to frame, the poster is 1117 and I need help finding the right frame. On the frame, we size by inner dimension, so your frame size should be the same as your outside mat dimension. I have an oblong frame thats 15 x 9 how can I figure out what size mat I need since its not a standard rectangle? Barbara, I am afraid I am not aware of any off-the-shelf ready-made frames that would do that. Frame Inside: 24 x 29. Example: Frames that are 1114 might actually have an external dimension of 1417 if the moulding is 1 and inches wide. https://www.framedestination.com/papermat-wc-4ply.html, https://www.framedestination.com/picture-frames/poster.html. Can you make any suggestions for the size of frame and mat board, or just size of frame, if a mat board wont work in this situation? Terry, is the frame 1824 or the image you want to frame 1824? If the frame sizenot the mat openingsays 1114, it is referring to the inside dimension. I apologize if this question has previously been answered. Lisa-Marie, the most common picture frame you see is 1620 frame with 1114 picture. Hello, Mike, I would try to print filling all the paper, or perhaps order a frame with a mat. In addition, at the top of each page is a small hole for hanging. Ill be sure to keep this in mind and leave some extra space for blazing and mounting. Hi Terri In answer to your question, you could try possibly using offset clips. Rob, there are multiple dimensions for the frame so it depends on which on you are referring to. If you are ordering from us, then yes. The inside of the frame where the glass goes of course will be a little larger so the glass will fit and not be too snug. This is a bit of an unusual question, but what factors are considered when choosing the style and color of a frame? I could barely fit it in a simple 11 by 17 frame without matting, but the border sizes, as listed above, not being equal, might make the overall effect look strange. It is painted on paper that is 10 3/16 X 14 1/8. HI I am a picture that is 8 W x 12 H. What size frame would i need to order with double matting? Hope this helps thanks! You measure a picture and find that the pictures ratio of height to width is 1.25. Has anyone ever done this before? Hi Mel, are you talking about actually writing on the frames, like with a Sharpie? Personally I think that is covering up too much of the photo when they are that small, however it does make it easier to center. If you are going to use a mat I would make the opening 10-1/2 by 16-1/2 inches. You can preview that on our website and maybe temporarily make then even narrower to make sure you like the effect. What size frame would I need for this horizontal image? For example you could make the mat opening 9x5 which would leave a 1/4 border around the edge of the stamps. One more question, the print is very colorful, what color of frame do you suggest? They come in various sizes depending on how much extra room you need. In the mat section you can select the mat color you like. Mary, after you go into the page for the frame just select Complete Frame. The answer is neither. When youre purchasing a frame from Frame Destination, be it one of our largest or smallest like a 5x7, the size frame you select depends on whether or not you are including mat board. For photography a gallery style is very common where the idea is to have a narrow frame to help keep the frame from detracting from the print. I have a picture poster and size is 20.2 *30.3. What size mat and frame would work? You can mount your artwork to a larger piece of foamcore and then use a spacer (since your artwork will be on top of the foamcore backing) or you can use a floater frame. In general picture frame moulding is created to show as much of the photo as possible. What size and type of frame can I get for this? For most images 1620 and smaller frame sizes between 1/4 inch and 1 inch are fine. Then you can can measure the image size and get the mat to overlap just 1/8 of the image on all 4 sides. Yes Berta, if you feel it gives you the look you like. We do have a silver mat in our paper mat line that has a white core: I accidentally dropped a picture and broke the glass and frame. I will have a mat board. As far as frame size goes, if youre framing without a mat, we cut our frames based on the inside dimensions of the frame, so you would order a 12 x 12 for your calendars. Hi, I have some canvas art Id like to frame. I ordered a poster that is 17 x 25 is there a standard frame I could buy to fit this poster in or will I have to buy a custom frame? I have another frame that measures 14 x 9.5 with a mat opening of 10 1/8 x 5 3/4. Fabric size is 14.2x14.6 what size frame do I need, Good afternoon Barb! I have a water color painting that is 9 3/16 X 13 3/16. Linda, we automatically cut the inside of the frame to be 1/8 larger so you just order 1824. This extra space allows room for the glazing, mounting board and mat board to fit without binding. All Rights Reserved. Hi. Thanks and have a great day! And what about digital printing, I am not sure what that means but presume its a kind of laser process. Barb, if you got with roughly two inch mat borders all the way around it will fit nicely in a 1620 frame, Artwork Size: 12 x 16 Im looking to add a white mat to fill the gaps and frame the art to the 32x24 dimensions. Borders 3 1/4Top : 4 1/4Sides : 3 1/4Bottom. If you dont want to go too large on the frame size you can get away with: Awesome Info. Wrap the excess fabric around the back of the mount board and tack it down with ATG tape. Our default is to make the window 1/4 inch smaller so it only overlaps the 1/8 inch on each side. What frame size should I use for this poster? Select a frame you like, click customize this frame and then just change the picture frame size to 1725. I cannot find the correct sizes. Thanks! His work is 11 x 14 what size frame would look right with his work? The size is 10 & a half inches by 18 inches. I have one frame that measures 14 x 21 with a mat opening of 8 1/4 x 15 1/4. Hi I gave a print that measures 912, Im looking for a frame with mat for it. I would rather by a standard frame size and then adjust the mat size to make it easier, so I am not totally stuck on a 3.5 mat. Is it okay to have side mat borders a bit narrower (1/2 each side) than top and bottom? Hi Bill Are those the measurements of where the contents go? For the inner dimensions, on our site, we have a mat calculator that will let you put in the artwork dimensions and then choose an overlap (such as the 1/4). It mostly depends on what you like and what the decor you are placing the framed image in. What are the required size of the frames, Nathaniel, that size is a size that will go in a standard off the shelf 8.5 x 11 inch frame if you use a mat: I have created an art piece that is 8 x 10 inches (so that it would fit snuggly in a picture frame without a matte. Personally I dont care for unequal borders if you want to be economical you might go for 2 inch borders on the small print and 3 inch on the large print. It also allows for up to 1/16 inch error on the mat and glazing dimension as well as for expansion and contraction due to temperature changes. I just bought a print with an interior measure of 17 x 26. Ryan, that is not a very common frame size however that is a standard size for us with and without a mat. I love this post I read your blog fairly often and youre always coming out with some great stuff. The other is 14 inches width and 11 inches height. Hello I need help with frame sizes. The actual size of the needlepoint border is 8 wide by 14 15/16 tall, but there is an additional 1-1/4 inch of fabric on the top, 1 on the bottom and 1-1/2 inches of additional fabric on each side. Those are kind of small borders and not equal, but if you do 2-5/8 mat borders all the way around it will go into a 1114 frame. Great site ~ I have an oil painting Im finally (half pleased) with and going to give it to my Mother. In general however when you say a frame is 1620 it that means the frame is of the proper size to hold a piece of glass and backing board that is 1620. The smallest border on the fabric if I read this right is 1 so that would allow you to place the actual image centered in the frame with 1/2 inch of the fabric borders showing on all sides. Picture is horizontal landscape about 21 x 12. The other way is the measure the same way and order a frame of that size. 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 1518 frame. Is a mat needed? 2024 is the common standard size but places like Frame Destination and other online places can make non standard sizes for no additional cost. If you want more of a gallery look you could go with 4 inch and 5 inch borders. Therefore, the correct size is 8x10, not 8.5x11. 1620 frames with mats for 1114 artwork have borders that are 1/2 inch different. Is there a rule of thumb for deciding how wide the frame should be given the size of a picture and/or mat? Hi Joy We custom cut to all sizes. Before we get to the frame itself, there are a few other components that must be measured. Should I get a 12 x 12 frame? Thanks so much for your assistance! It will automatically calculate the dimension for you for the opening. Just for reference on your example, the inside window (with a 1/4 overlap) would turn out to be 8 11/16 x 12 11/16. Artwork Size: 18 x 25 This ends up cutting off the beginning of the words at the edges of my artwork! Here is an example of a complete wood picture frame with 1-1/2 inch wood moulding, and an inexpensive white mat, and glass. 2. what dimensions or formula should I use to cut the chair rail? If you do not need a mat you can go here: My daughter did a drawing that i would like to frame. Frame Inside: 25 x 32, Artwork Size: 17 x 22 Generally as the image gets larger it makes sense to have the borders get larger as well. Im trying to custom make my frame with a piece of wood that is 1 1/2 inch wide that I routed with a 1/2 inch deep groove and a rabbet 1/4 inch. I read many of your queries going all the way back to 2011, so I know you can help me. I was thinking that I could just have the opening as 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 and adhere the stamp set to the matting before framing. And it depends on how large the hole is. It would also be much less expensive than getting a picture frame at a custom frame store. I found a frame, but now realize the print would look so much better if it were matted. Under custom sizing click on Mat Size and then change the side and top and bottom borders to an even 3 or 4 mat border. i have a picture that is 27 1/8 19 1/2 what size of frame do i need to get. Example: A mat board used to mount an 810 image in frame that is 1114 will have a mat external size of exactly 1114 plus or minus 1/16 inch. I have 12 x 12 paintings with a 1 inch mathow big of frame do I need? Regardless we sell mats and frames by themselves, or together in any size. I would like to know what the ratio of the picture to both the mat and the frame should be. I know that the mate has a 1/4 overlap so im not sure what size i should order. The dimensions of the image are 4028 cm and 4034 cm. Rob, if you are not using a mat board and you order the frame from us it would just be 20-1/4 x 30-5/16 inches. Mat Window Opening: 11 3/4 x 15 3/4 I have a piece of artwork that is 36x28 along the external paper, but the actual art is 32x24 so there is a 4 white border along the piece. For example, does not make sense to use a barn-wood frame if it will be displayed in a house with contemporary decor or in a gallery. Print dimensions: 15.5x18, Image dimensions: 12x16, white border. Help! What size frame do you recommend I buy to ensure that part of the photo doesnt get cut out. Do you have any suggestions? Is it possible to frame the picture and hide the hole in some way? Floater frames are designed to mount canvas that is on a stretcher so you will need to work out your own way of mounting your artwork to the floater frame. Our website calculates all of that for you including all the openings for the double mat. If you need more help let me know which frame you want and I can prebuild it for you on the page and give you a link to the prebuilt version of the picture frame that you can approve and order. It may not be an exact match. Each one measures 12x12, and in each case the picture has no border or frame around it. Love the article, but Im especially math challenged so Im hoping you can help. The standard size is most likely 1114 or 1620 if youre attempting to purchase off the shelf. If youre customizing a preset frame size from our website, you can select the border size of the mat, and the website will calculate the frame for you. What do you suggest? I tried to ask at an art gallery, and just got a shrug. Im looking to frame my Masters degree. Ruth, You might be better off taking this to a local custom frame shop, however there are a couple things you might do. You could float it on a mat or backing board, but you would need to know how many inches around the fabric you want shown. A simple white mat would be best, not too wide. I would recommend researching this further or checking with a printing company. If you choose a canvas floater frame, our site automatically adds an inch (making it 17 x 21), which gives 1/2 float space between the canvas and edge of frame. I have an old frame I want to use, but its not deep enough to put the art along with a double mat. My art is 1824 and I would like a 3.5 inch mat or maybe slightly smaller. Since you do not need a mat, an 1117 frame should be fine, although it will overlap the edges of the poster about 1/4 inch. I have a pice that is 46x 66, but the image size is 40x60. At Frame Destination, we get a lot of questions about picture frame sizes: What is the picture frame size actually referring to?, "How much bigger should a frame be than the picture? I was wondering if it would be okay to place writings on the actual frames, like scriptures? They all have to have the smaller window to keep the glass from falling out through the front. I would cut the mat larger and float mount the stamps on the mounting board. Your picture size determines the mat window size and the mat borders determine the picture frame size. Example: An 810-inch print from a photo lab will usually be 810 inches, but you might print an 810 at home on 8.511 paper. I am having trouble ordering the right size and have had to return the frames that I originally ordered because the sizes were off. Is there a way to add more depth in the frame to allow the room for a double mat? https://www.framedestination.com/picture-frames/poster.html It depends. http://www.framedestination.com/ What size frame do I need? Hi Cassie Frames are sized by the inside, so youll need frames the same size as your art. So, are there sizes 18 x 26 outside measurement standard to fit this? Dimensions are 16.0 L x 1.0 H x 20.0 W. What size frame would you recommend? Backwards question, I have glass that is cut 20 by 24 and need to purchase a metal frame for a print to fit that size glass.What size frame should I order? Hi Sonia We custom cut to any dimension that youd like, so its really up to your aesthetic. I am so confused about framing a print I have. I have a Diamond painting on canvas that I need to frame. I selected Fit to Frame I think it said. Now for the large image it is better to have more the mat overlapping the image so I would go with an image size of 30-1/2 by 20-1/2. Hi Chrystal We size by the inside of the frame, so youll need a 27 1/8 x 19 1/2 frame if using our site. I just came across your site and hope you can help me. 1. Also, frame border I want to keep it thing. I have a piece I want to frame that measures 16.75 by 16.75 inches. Or is that all part of the Artistry of Framing? Hi, I am trying to put to pictures In The same frame with matting. What you need is the kind of thing an independent custom frame shop can handle. Thanks. Jeri, I am sorry but I am not sure what you are asking. There is signatures on the white border, so I do not want to cover that part up. What should the Fram size be? Frame Inside: 13 x 16. Artwork Size: 6 x 9 If need be, I can make the mat smaller it is just that I want it to match one that I had framed professionally but the price has doubled now and I want to find a cheaper way to do it. For example, an 11x14 (which refers to the inside perimeter of the frame) used to frame an 8x10 image could be referred to as both an 8x10 frame or an 11x14, assuming the complete frame package contains the appropriate mat board. If you do not want the artwork covered at all you can make the window larger than the artwork and allow some of the white paper border to be visible. Yes Lorenzo, we can make a frame that size. To best help our customers find the right size picture frame for their artwork, we are here to fully clarify how a picture frame is measured and what you should look for when shopping for a picture frame. I want to get some pictures printed. Any advice you can give me would be MUCH appreciated, thanks. Hi Amy You will need to measure the exact opening that you want showing, and then decide on your borders. If you are not including mat board, the frame size will match the artwork. Hi I have two odd size images 1825 and 1722 that I am having a hard time figuring out a mat size and frame. Hi Manny The inside edge of the moulding (where the mat is going to fit) should measure to these dimensions + about 1/8 to give the mat space to lay flat in the frame. https://www.inches-to-cm.com/cm-to-inches.php. I would go with 1216 which is one of our suggested sizes, or you can modify it and make the border equal and frame it at 1316 which would be an even 2 inch mat border all the way around the artwork. This is where it gets a little tricky. For 2024 glass you would purchase a 2024 frame. Thanks. Youll typically see these used for canvas floater frames, but they can screw into the back of your existing frame and allow more room for contents. I have a 12 X 16 certificate and Im not sure what size frame I should be getting for either option. I do not want a mat, however, I do want to cover up 1/2 inch on all four sides of the artwork under neath the frame. Mat Window Opening: 5 3/4 x 8 3/4 I keep cutting to large of a frame. 2014-2022 Frame Destination, LLC. In the case of 810 opening for 1114 frame it is one standard frame size 810 being placed into another standard frame size of 1114 which is what causes the borders to be unequal. Typically, if the print is extremely colorful youll want to do a black or white frame so as not to distract from the art. The artwork is the focal point of the framed piece -and the artwork is what you base the frame size on so you must first measure the correct part of the piece to be framed. I recommend calling us at 972-479-1188. There is a small border around the photo about 3/16 or so. Hi Donna On our site, youre able to customize any frame youd like to the exact dimensions of the broken one. Can you tell me what frame size I need to look for? Not so! Thank you! I just found your site; I love it. Borders: 2 1/8. I have a 22 x 28 inside dimensions what would be the outside dimensions with a inch and a half by half inch by three-quarter inch quarter in stock. hi! What can I do about the hole at the top? Are you trying to create a mat with a certain border size, or a mat to get it to fit into a standard picture frame size? Can you frame a 5 by 7 inch photo in a 15 by 21 inch frame? Any frame with a 3/8 inch rabbet can handle a double mat. If its very small, the front lip of the frame would most likely cover it without any extra work (depending on your frame choice). On that page under sizes check customize this preset frame size. Thanks, It depends on how thick your mat borders are. Most of our frames are deep enough for double mats. I am very confused how to exactly measure after I mitered one end. This size mat board will overlap the image by inch on all four sides, allowing it to hold the image down. (Frame border x actual photograph x matt opening). At Frame Destination, most of our frames are deep enough for double mats. I have a frame size 1824 and I would like to put a mat what size frame or mat do I buy I want the mat to be 1 inch around the picture. Adina, Our standard size mat for 1114 has equal 3 inch borders resulting in a 1720 frame size. Thank you, Linda. Im framing a set of stamps, (dorky, i know!) A decent average size mat board border is 3 inches for that size. Mark. This artwork happens to have words on it, and some of the words are very close to the edge of the artwork. I am gonna put a 1 or 2 mat on it. Hi. 46 matted to 810 has smaller borders than 1114 image matted to 1620 frame. Hi ,I have a 69 pictures. And a final frame that measures 38 x 48 with a mat opening of 30 x 20. I would probably use 1.5 inch mat on that size. What size frames do you recommend to accommodate these prints plus the double mats? Picture Frame Inside: 24 x 24. Anyone suggestions would be greatly appreciated. What size picture do I need to print to fit in each frame? If it helps I can also email an image of the piece if thats possible. Hi Molly the choice on a mat is yours. Also, during regular business hours, a customer service rep can help you with the process via live chat on there or by phone 972-479-1188. https://www.framedestination.com. Mat Window Opening: 17 1/2 x 22 1/2 You would need 11 1/2 x 15 1/2 for the full image to show in that example. Hi, I have a piece of artwork that is 1115 inches and goes from border to border. If a few on each border, then youd add 4 inches to the length and width of your fabric and use that measurement for your frame size (since we frame from the inside out). Hi Vernell We size our frames to the inside dimensions, so if youre not wanting a mat with the artwork, you would need this exact size of frame. It covers the entire page. If youd like one, you can certainly add it, but its not necessary. What size frame and mat would you recommend? I have a piece of artwork that is 1616. The smaller the mat border the smaller the picture frame package and the lower the cost. Can someone tell me these sizes in inches or how to calculate it? Would you suggest matting perhaps an inch outside the border all around, or some other configuration? Im confused. Where can you get frames that are deep enough to hold double mats? I am glad you mentioned how the frame size refers to the inside dimensions. In your case since you already have the mats I would make the first image 8-1/2 x 15-1/2 and the second on 10-3/8 x 6. Briana, for artwork that large is common to have the mat window overlap the artwork by 1/4 inch on all 4 sides which means the opening should be 31-1/2 x 23-1/2. Borders can be 2 or 3 inches and you can add a little since the frame will cover up part of the mat. Marina, yes that is normal for regular poster frames. Hi Danielle Its really up to what you want to see aesthetically. I have a 1224 piece of art and I want a 3.5 inch mat. Hi, I have a 912 print that I would like to frame with a mat. We will cut the glass and backing to 1414. Artwork Size: 12 x 24 I printed a color photo on Kodak 8.5 x 11 photo paper. Check out our website and feel free to call us if you have questions at 972-479-1188. Would appreciate your assistance! I have an 18 x 24 canvas that I want to frame without a mat. Hi Shannon It will depend on how big the lip of the frame youve chosen is. I do not want to include a Mat Boarder on the inside of the frame. Hi, I have an art piece with matting that measures 13 15 inches. Heather. You just select a frame on our site, then enter artwork size of 57, and frame size of 15 x 21. How about 1/2 inch? A quick internet search will help with the conversion. What size frame do I need to buy? I want to frame the pictures to show the entire picture. Top and bottom: 1-1/8 Ive been looking for this sort of information for last few days. The extra 1/8 inch is so you can have a little error on the frame size and the glass or acrylic size and not have the wood and glazing bind. If your opening is 1624 I would suggest you have a mat that with a border of 2-3 inches which means you would need a frame size of 2028 to 2230. Regina, since the frame is larger than the photo, doesnt it already have a mat? Or the front of the frame? Debbie, I would consider 4 inch mat borders for something that size: I was going to get some chair rail to use for the frame since its more decorative and has a rabbet already cut. Michael, if you do not need a mat then you can just get a 1113 picture frame from us. I need a frame that is 17 X 17 on the outside but I since your frame sizes are defined by the inside I dont know what to order. We also have a one that takes 1114 to a standard 1620 frame if you want to use an off the shelf picture frame. We have some smaller wood and metal frames that are less expensive. Frame Inside: 20 x 30 I have a picture I want to hang in my living room, but I am not sure how to order the right frame size for it. I want to get it framed and mated. and they measure out to be 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 and there is no room on the edges for overlap, but i feel they will look better with matting. Its currently sitting in a 40x36 frame as this is the best sized frame I could find for the piece locally. Thanks again!! If there is no mat, then it will hold a picture that is 1620 but the lip of the frame holding the glass in will be smaller and therefore overlap the picture a little. The canvas size is a 9 x 12. I mean, a 10 square picture with a 3 wide frame might look a little odd. Any frame with a 3/8 inch rabbet can handle a double mat. Second, I am making a custom frame for my God Sons poster I got him that is 22 x 34 inches. Do not try to get a place like Michaels or Hobby Lobby framing, you will need an independent framer. Is it the size of the opening or the size of the inside opening (backer board)? I understand that for Giclee style prints using a high-end ink-jet system, one should use a matboard to separate the art from the glass. In the case of a litho printed poster does one need to do that? Thank you so much! What size frame should I order if I want a 2 or 3 mat size? I wish I could show you a photo of the one on my wall. Mat Window Opening: 8 3/4 x 11 3/4 I have a piece of encaustic art that is mounted on a 12 x 12 board that does not need glass. What size frame should get? Artwork Size: 16 x 16 I have two art prints that I want to frame using the same size frames with double mats. The mat board surrounds the artwork and adds extra space, so the frame must accommodate the size mat board you choose. It will not match a silver frame perfectly, but it would blend in much more than a white mat. What size should the picture be inside it? If youre planning on leaving it as-is and possibly adding a mat with a 3 border all around, the inner frame dimensions would be 46x66. Just select customize this preset frame size below the popular size pull down. Hi Sarah, You are able to customize any of our frames or mats to these dimensions on our site. I have a 11 X 17 print. If you buy a ready made frame for an 810 photo the opening will be 7-1/2 by 9-1/2 but that will cover up 1/2 inch of the photo (1/4 on each side). 119 (1513) and 1411(2017). Hi Mark. Mat Window Opening: 11 1/2 x 23 1/2 Cheers, The borders are unequal at 2-1/2 and 3 inches. Is there a rule if the pic measures 1218 what size framp. If you choose to include a mat board in the framed piece, this can complicate the frame size a little. In regards to the frame border again, no hard fast rules, but it does not make much sense to use a 3 inch wide frame moulding for an 810 picture frame. The document is 14 x 11 and I would like a 3 inch border around the entire document. Since the edges are irregular I cant just measure the inner square like I would if I had a picture. Its really up to how youd like to see your art. I find this whole thing so confusing. Artwork Size: 9 x 12 select wood or metal and then select 1725 size for any frame we carry. Cheers, Mark. If so, with these dimensions, how wide should the matt be and what size frame would you suggest? Im having trouble getting info from anyone around here. Yes, Erin if you want 3 inches of visible mat, the inside of the frame will be 17.5 x 20.5. Please advise. What you need is more custom framing.