Double matted artwork has a more sophisticated appearance than artwork that is only single matted.  Double matted artwork has a richer presence due to the elegance of the double mat.

If you are an artist or a photographer and you want to sell double matted photos or double matted works of art, you will be delighted at how easy it is to order double mats from Documounts.  We have a wide variety of mats that you can choose from to create the exact double matted display for your artwork.  Whether you want your artwork double matted in two mats of the same color or two different colored mats, you have the ability to create a unique and stunning presentation for your artwork.  You can also choose to create double mats from archival mat board, pH neutral mat board, or economy mat board.  Your double matted artwork can feature white core mats, solid core mats, or black core mats.  With this much choice, it is super-easy to create the best double mats to showcase your artwork or photography!

If you need a large quantity of mats to present a lot of double matted artwork, then you will enjoy the deep discounts that you’ll receive when you buy mats in bulk at Documounts.  You only need to buy 4 or more of the same custom cut mats to receive a discount.  When you buy more than that, the discount gets even bigger!  This makes it both easy and affordable for you to sell a lot of double matted artwork at your next art show.

Double matted artwork fits well into both our readymade and custom cut frames.  For an elegant presentation, consider framing your double matted artwork in our stylish gold frames or dark wood frames.  For a more contemporary and modern approach, try framing your double matted artwork in our trendy light wood frames or black frames.

Documounts also sells everything you’ll need to frame your double matted artwork, from glazing to mount board to adhesives.

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!