These frames are my favorite ikea stromby frames.
Cut your own picture mat.
It has a 32 cutting capacity perfect for even the largest art i currently have in my home i ll be using its sturdy fixed guide rail for all kinds of consistent cuts but it s perfect for cutting mat board.
Use an x acto knife and a metal ruler to cut through the mat board.
You can score the mat and cut again if that s easier for you sometimes the mat boards are thick.
Pre cut decor quality mats in the most popular sizes colors for even greater savings.
Here s how to cut your own picture mats to save you lots of money.
The savings here comes from the size of the frame that i was needing a custom mat for.
Then use a ruler and razor or box cutter to cut a picture mat to the same size as the frame backing board.
If its a new frame i always use the paper inserts as a tracing guide.
I saved over 50 per mat.
Custom cut photo mats to any size to fit your picture the right way.
Carol duvall host of hgtv s the carol duvall show shares her discoveries about matting and framing artwork.
To order pre cut mats call customer care at 800 332 8884.
Before you begin cut your mat board to the size of your frame.
8 x 10 picture frame with mat for 5 x 7 window size 4 1 2 x 6 1 2.
First thing you need to do is cut your mat to the size of your frame.
The logan mat cutter i use runs about 50 for the guide and cutting handle.
Such a great value at 7 99 each.
Like i just said i saved over 50 per mat.
Cut the mat size using your exacto knife.
If you were going 11 14 s or under you could probably find affordable mat.
This frame is 24 36 which is large.
Its guides allow for mat frames as narrow as 3 4 or as wide as 4 1 4 hurray for accommodating both the subtle and the chunky.
Measure the reveal area you want around your art.
Learning to cut your own mats for picture frames can be easier than it looks.
Just simply trace or measure the size on the back of the mat board then cut it using your ruler and some sort of cutting.
Available pre cut picture frame mat sizes.
Learn these tips from carol duvall.
Don t settle for pre cut.
First measure the size your mat will be which is typically the size of the glass in the frame and the size frame you buy 8 10 11 14 etc.
