Framers primarily use mat board to enhance the look of a framed piece. When the right color of mat board is chosen, it can help draw the viewer’s focus towards the framed art. Matboards play a significant role in framing due to the fact that it is the main material of concern that may protect the art forever or severely cause it damage. Many natural elements affect art and matboard is used to prevent those damages.
Photographers utilize precut mat board to display their photographs to clients or to sell at an art gallery. Precut mats are available at any art supply store and can also be purchased by matboard suppliers. Artists, Architects and practically any profession with creativity can use matboard. Often times, mats can be used for 3D model making, product photography and most commonly, matboard can be drawn or painted on.
If you plan to use matboard to do your own picture framing, it is imperative to measure the mat correctly to leave an attractive border around your art or photography. Usually, professionals recommend a three inch border on the top and sides of your picture and four inches of space for the bottom border of the matboard. This helps to “weight” your picture and give the finished piece a more visually appealing look.
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