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Buy a Custom Cut 16×20 Mat or Pre-Cut 16×20 Mat from Documounts

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Whether you need a pre-cut 16×20 mat or a custom cut 16×20 mat, Documounts has the exact 16×20 mat that you need to display your artwork.

Our pre-cut 16×20 mats are a popular choice for people who sell a lot of matted artwork at art fairs and art galleries.  They have an inner opening of 10.5” x 13.5”, making them suitable for matting 11” x 14” artwork.

Pre-cut mats are sold in packs of 25.  You can buy them as single mats or double mats. They are available in either white or black, cut from pH neutral mat board.  The pre-cut 16×20 mats are suitable for matting open edition reproductions, such as giclees, posters or photographs.

Documounts also sells custom cut 16×20 mats.  The custom cut 16×20 mats are a better choice for you than the precut 16×20 mats if you need or want any of the following:

  • a small quantity of 16×20 mats
  • an archival mat
  • a mat in a different color than white or black (there are over 100 different colors to choose from)
  • a 16×20 mat with a different window opening
  • a triple mat
  • an economy mat
  • a rag mat
  • a 6 ply or 8 ply mat
  • a mat with a black core or solid core

When you buy 4 or more of the same custom cut 16×20 mat, you’ll receive a bulk discount.  When you buy more than that, the discount gets even bigger.  The discount increases at each of the following amounts:  4, 8, 16, 48, 250, 1000 & 5000.

16×20 mats are a standard size, which means that they will easily fit into readymade frames – which we also sell here at Documounts.  We also sell custom cut frame mouldings, glazing, and all of the matting and mounting supplies that you’ll need to display your artwork!

Bulk Discounts on Custom Cut Matting & Framing

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

Whenever you need to buy matting & framing, Documounts is the best place to shop.  Documounts specializes in creating custom cut matting & framing.  With our vast selection of matting & framing, you can easily design customized matting & framing displays that bring out the best in your artwork.

Here are a few of the options that you will have when designing your custom cut mats and frames:  At Documounts, you can choose between archival, pH neutral and economy custom cut matting.  Framing options include wood frames and metal frames, including backloading frames.  We offer a huge selection of over 100 different colors of matting.  Framing colors for wood include gold, silver, black, light wood and dark wood.  When you buy mats and frames from Documounts, you have full control over the colors, sizes, and styles of the matting & framing that will showcase your artwork.

One of the biggest reasons to buy matting & framing from Documounts is because we offer deep bulk discounts on our matting & framing.  You don’t even need to buy large quantities of matting & framing to receive a volume discount.  Here’s how the volume discounts on matting & framing works:

When you buy 4 or more of the same custom cut mat, you’ll receive a discount.  The discount gets even bigger when you purchase the same custom cut mats at each of the following amounts: 4, 8, 16, 48, 250, 1000 & 5000.

When you buy 4 wood custom cut frames, you’ll receive a discount.  When you buy 7 or more, the discount gets even bigger!

When you buy 12 of the same custom cut metal frames, you’ll receive a discount.

In addition to matting & framing, Documounts also sells all of the basic supplies that you will need for matting & framing your artwork and photography.  We carry everything from adhesives to glazing to hanging wire!

How to Buy a Double Mat from Documounts

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

What is a double mat and why should you use one?

A double mat is actually two mats – one placed directly on top of the other.  The mat on top has a slightly bigger window opening than the mat beneath it, allowing the mat beneath the top mat to show through.  Usually just ¼” of the bottom mat is visible.

A double mat creates a stylish presentation of your artwork that is doubly more sophisticated than a single mat.  For starters, a double mat draws more attention to the artwork by creating a deeper display.  You can even accentuate the artwork by creating a double mat in different colors that relate to the colors in the artwork.  A double mat made from two mats of the same color also creates an elegant display. The possibilities for presenting your art are simply endless when you use a double mat.

At Documounts, you can order custom cut double mats or pre-cut double mats.  Our pre-cut double mats are available in packs of 25 in the following standard sizes:

8 x 10 – inside window of 4.5 x 6.5, fits a 5 x 7 image

11 x 14 – inside window of 7.5 x 9.5, fits an 8 x 10 image

18 x 24 – inside window of 12.5 x 18.5, fits a 13 x 19 image

These pre-cut double mats are cut from pH neutral mat board, so they are suitable for matting open edition reproductions, such as giclees or photographs.  They are available in white or black.  You can also order them as part of Market Ready Mat Kits, which also includes 25 pieces of foam core backing and 25 clear adhesive bags.  This is perfect for getting your art ready to sell at art shows.

If you need an archival double mat, or you want a double mat in other colors, you can order a custom cut double mat from Documounts.  Simply let us know the quality of the mat board that you need, the color and the brand, as well as the size of the double mat.

In addition to mats, Documounts also sells mount board, frames, glazing, adhesives and all of the other basic supplies that you will need to mat, mount and frame your artwork!

Custom Mat Cutting from the Experts at Documounts

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

Documounts is a leading specialist in custom mat cutting.  There’s no need to go through the hassle of cutting mats yourself when you can order professional custom mat cutting services from Documounts.

When ordering custom mat cutting from Documounts, you can choose from a wide range of mats to create the exact custom mat cuttings that you need.  We can create your custom mat cuttings from archival mat board, pH neutral mat board, or economy mat board, ensuring that your custom mat cuttings fit both your needs and your budget.

Custom mat cutting from Documounts allows you the opportunity to create the perfect mats that will bring out the best in your artwork.  You can order custom mat cutting in nearly any color mat that you desire, from the standard whites, off-whites and blacks, to the more funky marigolds, sky blues and bright reds.

There are many other ways to customize your mats.  For instance, do you want to use a mat that is thicker than the normal 4 ply mat?  Our custom mat cutting services are capable of cutting the thicker 6 ply and 8 ply mat boards.  With our custom mat cutting services, we can also create double or triple mats. We offer custom mat cutting in nearly any size that you need – you get to decide on the size of both the outer dimensions and the inner window opening.

We can easily handle large orders for custom mat cutting.  Do you need 1000+ custom cut mats to get ready for an upcoming season of art festivals?  No problem, we can carry out custom mat cutting orders of any size – big or small.  You’ll save when you order custom mat cutting in large volumes.

We not only offer custom mat cutting – we also sell all of the supplies that you’ll need to mat, mount and frame your artwork, from mount boards and frames to adhesives and hanging wire.

Why You Should Buy Custom Made Mats from Documounts

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

If you need custom made mats to mat your artwork or photography, Documounts is the place to find exactly what you need.  We specialize in creating custom made mats that are expertly cut to the dimensions that you require.

We sell custom made mats from well-known brands such as Bainbridge, Crescent and Canterbury.  Here are some of the options you will have when ordering your custom made mats:

  • You can buy custom made mats that are archival quality, pH neutral, or economy quality.
  • We can also create custom made mats from a wide variety of colors, encompassing every color of the rainbow.
  • Do you need thick custom made mats to create an extra special display?  We carry 6 ply custom made mats and 8 ply custom made mats.
  • If you have a special request for your custom made mats, such as double or triple mats, we can expertly handle that, too.

One of the best things about buying custom made mats from Documounts is that you will receive a volume discount when you buy just 4 or more of the same custom made mat.  The more you buy, the more you save!  The volume discount on custom made mats gets bigger at each of the following increments: 4, 8, 16, 48, 250, 1000 & 5000.

Here’s an example of how the discount pricing works for custom made mats:  If you buy just one 9×12 Bainbridge Papermat, it will cost $3.07.  If you buy eight 9×12 Bainbridge Papermats, they will cost $1.56 each.  If you buy 1000 Bainbridge Papermats, you will pay only 88 cents per mat.  Our volume discounts are ideal for artists, photographers and galleries that need to buy a large quantity of custom made mats.

Documounts also sells all of the basic supplies that you will need to mat and mount your artwork inside your custom made mats.  If you need to frame your artwork, you’ll be delighted to know that we sell frames too!

How to Order Custom Cut Mat Board from Documounts

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

Documounts specializes in selling custom cut mat board.  When you buy custom cut mat board, you have total freedom to create the exact look that you desire in terms of matting your artwork.  You can choose the color and the size of your custom cut mat board.  You can choose the quality of the custom cut mat board – whether you need an archival mat, a pH neutral mat, or an economy mat.  You can also create double or triple mats.  When it comes to displaying your art, the possibilities are infinitely expanded when you use custom cut mat board.

Documounts sells a variety of different custom cut mat board.  To help you narrow down the best custom cut mat board for your needs, consider the following factors:

  1. First, decide what quality of mat board you need.  Do you need a custom cut mat board that will protect and preserve your artwork, ensuring that it will last for generations?  If so, you should use an archival mat board.  Are you matting open edition reproductions, such as giclees or photographs?  If so, you can use a pH neutral custom cut mat.  If you are matting posters or inexpensive reproductions, you can save money by using an economy mat.
  2. After you decide on the quality of custom cut mat board that you need, select the brand and color that will work best for displaying your artwork.  You can use a standard white, off-white or black mat, or you can get creative by using a colored mat.
  3. Next, choose the size of your custom cut mat.  You will need to decide on the outer dimensions of the custom cut mat, as well as the size of the inner window opening.

After you’ve decided on the quality, brand, color and size of your custom cut mat, enter the quantity of custom cut mat boards that you require.  If you order 4 or more of the same custom cut mat, you will receive a bulk discount.  If you order more than that, the discount gets even greater!

Documounts also sells all of the basic supplies that you will need to mat and mount your artwork, such as archival adhesives.  If you need frames, we sell those, too!

Start shopping Documouts Custom Mats now.

Where to Buy Custom Frames and Mats

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Documounts specializes in creating custom frames and mats to suit the exact needs of artists and photographers who are preparing to display and sell a lot of artwork at upcoming art festivals and gallery shows.  This is why we offer generous discounts when you buy custom frames and mats in large quantities.  You don’t even need to buy a lot of custom frames and mats to begin receiving discounts – you enjoy our discounts as soon as you buy 4 wood custom frames and mats!

At Documounts, you can buy custom frames and mats in a wide variety of colors, sizes, and styles.  When you buy custom frames and mats, you are in complete control over how the artwork will be presented for display.  With this much choice, you can easily select custom frames and mats that accentuate your artwork and complement various decorating styles.

When you sell your artwork at a gallery or an art fair, you want to choose custom frames and mats that appeal to a vast range of decorating styles.  Light wood custom frames and mats in neutral colors, such as white or off-white (cream, beige, etc) have a wide appeal to people with different decorating palettes.  Gold or silver custom frames and mats in various colors will appeal to those who take a more elegant or sophisticated approach to decorating.  Dark wood custom frames and mats with a deep bevel work well within a modern decorating aesthetic.

Documounts also sells all of the other supplies that you will need to assemble your artwork inside your custom frames and mats.  To assemble your art inside your custom frames and mats, you will need supplies like adhesives and hanging wire.  You can find handy, easy-to-follow- instructions for assembling your custom frames and mats on the Documounts website.

Shop at Documounts whenever you need custom frames and mats!

The Benefits of Ordering a Custom Mat

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

A custom mat from Documounts is the perfect solution for those artworks that don’t quite fit into standard sized mats.  When you need a custom mat for your fine art or photography, Documounts can easily create a high-quality custom mat to suit your exact requirements.

A custom mat allows you the flexibility to create the exact look that you desire, broadening your display options for the best presentation of your artwork and photography.  For instance, standard, pre-cut mats are typically available only in a small range of colors: white, off-white or black.  Yet, there’s a whole rainbow of colors out there to explore!  You can choose a custom mat in a color that enhances the colors in your artwork.  Documounts offers colors from Marigold to Imperial Plum, Papaya to Periwinkle, and wide range of others.  The display and decorating possibilities are endless when you order a custom mat from Documounts.

There are other ways in which a custom mat allows you much more freedom when deciding the best way to display your art.  For instance, while pre-cut mats are only available as single or double mats in white or black, you can order a single custom mat, double custom mat, or even triple custom mat in any colors that you choose.  Such versatility allows your creativity free reign over the presentation of your artwork.

You can also create a custom mat with multiple openings or “windows”, each one sized to your exact needs.  They don’t even have to be square or rectangular – Documounts can create the window of your custom mat in a variety of shapes, such as circles, ovals and arches!  This allows for many exciting display possibilities.

Don’t try to squeeze your art into a standard size mat, when you can easily order a custom mat online from Documounts!  When you buy more than 3 custom mats in the same size and color, the bulk discount kicks in – saving you money and allowing more of your artwork to be displayed in a custom mat of your own design.