What is the Process for Ordering Custom Mats at Ultimate Mats? No matter if it is for framing something special or simply wanting an eye-catching custom mat for a frame, ordering one from Ultimate Mats can be quick and simple.

As the first step of matting artwork or prints, selecting their exact size is vitally important. Doing this ensures that the mat opening covers all aspects of the image/photo being matted while giving you control over whether to select top or bottom-weighted options.

Top-weighted options provide more visually pleasing framing designs by widening all four mat openings; this helps make artwork or photos pop from the wall and makes for a more visually attractive assemblage design.

Consider how much of the inner mat you would like visible when selecting the size for your artwork. If only a portion is desired, add that amount twice to your outer mat opening measurements for more a precise measurement.

Once you’ve selected an appropriate mat size, the next step should be identifying how many mats will need to be purchased based on the size or number of frames in which your art resides, and also considering which kind of mat you prefer.

For example, when framing wide-format prints that require multiple mats to cover them all, ordering different colored mats ensures you get maximum use from each mat and have more choices when it’s time to assemble your frame.

If you want your art or photos to have an even deeper appearance, double or triple matting could be the way to go. A second layer of matboard sits beneath your primary matboard to add depth and an extra border around your artwork or photos in their frames.

Double or triple matting typically uses neutral colors; however, you can customize your choice with complementary hues that add an additional pop. Choose matting colours that complement the main colors in your art or photo for maximum impact!

Color Matting Is an Excellent Way to Add Elegance and Class to Framed Artwork or Photographs

Matting is the cornerstone of professional gallery wall framing work. Mats play an invaluable role in keeping frames flat, providing protection for artwork or photos against acrylic or glass glazing, and offering buffer between your art/photo/frame and glazing (acrylic/glass). A well-cut mat will help preserve its integrity as part of gallery wall framing job.