How To Mat A Picture Frame

Turn the page picture side up and hold the pre cut mat over the page to decide where you want the image in the opening.

How to mat a picture frame.

With the back side of the mat facing down place the image down facing as well and center it in the square. Tape the top two corners to the mat vertically and then place horizontal tape over the vertical tape one piece on the mat and a second on the picture. Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color. 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.

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 score the mat and cut again if that s easier for you sometimes the mat boards are thick. Place the photo inside the mat. Here the image is cut apart each section mounted on 1 4 foam board and individual mats cut around each section.

Attach mat to artwork. Do not let the exposed tape touch the mat until you have decided placement.