Market Ready Mat Kits from Documounts are the convenient matting solution for artists and photographers who sell a lot of artwork at art festivals and art shows.  Our Market Ready Mat Kits include 25 pieces of pre-cut mat board, 25 pieces of foam core backing, and 25 clear adhesive bags that you can slide your matted artwork into for protection while it is for sale.

Market Ready Mat Kits are available 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

16 x 20 – inside window of 10.5 x 13.5, fits an 11 x 14 image

You can purchase these Mat Kits with either white or black mats.  You may also choose between Mat Kits that have single mats or double mats.

If you are a digital photographer, or if you print out artwork or photographs using a digital printer, you’ll be delighted to know that Documounts also sells Digital Fit Mat Kits. These Mat Kits are designed to fit digital sizes, as follows:

12 x 16 – inside window of 7.5 x 11.5, fits an 8 x 12 image

12 x 16 – inside window of 8 x 10.5, fits an 8.5 x 11 image

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

Digital Fit Mat Kits contain single mats cut from white mat board.  The Digital Fit Mat Kits also contain foam core backing and clear adhesive bags.

If your artwork does not fit the sizes offered in these Mat Kits, you can essentially create your own Mat Kits by ordering custom cut mats, mount boards and clear adhesive bags from Documounts.  We also sell adhesives and various other matting and framing supplies, too!

Documounts sells pre-cut mat board in standard sizes.  Our pre-cut mat board will easily fit into readymade frames, making them a convenient way to display your artwork.  Our pre-cut mat board is sold in packs of 25, so if you need to mat a lot of artwork for your upcoming art show, these pre-cut mat boards are just the thing for you!

Our pre-cut mat board is cut from pH neutral mat board.  These mats are temporarily acid-free.  Over time, they will become acidic, contributing to the deterioration of the artwork.  Therefore, these pre-cut mat boards are ideal for open edition reproductions and photographs.  If you need to mat original works of art or limited edition prints, then your best bet is to order custom cut mats from Documounts, which we can cut from archival mat board in the size that you require.

Pre-cut mat board is available from Documounts in the following 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

16 x 20 – inside window of 10.5 x 13.5, fits an 11 x 14 image

You can buy these pre-cut mat boards in white or black, both with a white core.  You can order them as single or double mats.

If you are a digital photographer, you will enjoy the convenience of our Digital Fit pre-cut mat board.  These pre-cut mat boards are sized to fit digital printer sizes.  Pre-cut mat board is available in the following Digital Fit Sizes:

12 x 16 – inside window of 7.5 x 11.5, fits an 8 x 12 image

12 x 16 – inside window of 8 x 10.5, fits an 8.5 x 11 image

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

The Digital Fit Mat Kits include 25 pieces of pre-cut mat board, 25 pieces of foam core backing, and clear adhesive bags sized to fit your matted artwork.

The packs of standard size pre-cut mat board are also available as Market Ready Mat Kits, which include the foam core backing and clear bags as well.

If you need to buy precut mats to prepare for your next big gallery show or art festival, then you’ll find the perfect selection of precut mats at Documounts.  We sell precut mats in standard sizes, so they will fit into readymade frames.  Matting and framing artwork is a piece of cake when you use our precut mats!

Our precut mats are cut from pH neutral matboard.  The following precut mats are available in packs of 25:

8 x 10 – inner window of 4.5 x 6.5, perfect for a 5 x 7 image

11 x 14 – inner window of 7.5 x 9.5, perfect for an 8 x 10 image

16 x 20 – inner window of 10.5 x 13.5, perfect for an 11 x 14 image

You can order these precut mats in either white or black mat board, both with a white core.  You can buy them as single or double mats.

Documounts makes it easy to sell your artwork at art festivals by offering precut Market Ready Mat Kits.  The Market Ready Mat Kits include not only the precut mat, but also foam core backing board and clear adhesive bags that will protect your matted artwork while it is on display for sale.  These mat kits are available in packs of 25 in the same sizes as stated above.

Documounts also offers Digital Fit Mat Kits, which include precut mats that fit prints made from digital printers.  These precut mat sizes run as follows:

12 x 16 – inner window of 7.5 x 11.5, perfect for an 8 x 12 image

12 x 16 – inner window of 8 x 10.5, perfect for an 8.5 x 11 image

18 x 24 – inner window of 12.5 x 18.5, perfect for a 13 x 19 image

Like the Market Ready Mat Kits, the Digital Fit Mat Kits include foam core backing board and clear adhesive bags that will fit your matted artwork.

If you need supplies like mounting adhesives and archival tapes for matting and mounting your artwork, Documounts carries these as well.  Documounts sells all of the supplies that you will need to assemble your precut mats, as well as frames!

Do you want to buy mat board pre-cut?  Buying mat board pre-cut is much easier than cutting your own mat board, and it’s very affordable, too.

Documounts sells pH neutral mat board pre-cut in the following standard sizes:

8 x 10 – inside opening of 4.5 x 6.5, perfect for a 5 x 7 image

11 x 14 – inside opening of 7.5 x 9.5, perfect for an 8 x 10 image

16 x 20 – inside opening of 10.5 x 13.5, perfect for an 11 x 14 image

In these sizes, you can buy mat board in single or double mats, pre-cut from black or white mat board.  Pre-cut mat board is available for purchase in packs of 25.

You can also buy mat board pre-cut in Market Ready Mat Kits, which include not just the mat board pre-cut, but also foam core backing and clear bags sized to fit the mat and backing board.  These market-ready mat board pre-cut kits are ideal for artists and photographers who sell a lot of artwork at art fairs and art shows.

Documounts also sells pH neutral mat board pre-cut in the follow sizes that fit prints made from digital printers:

12 x 16 – inside opening of 7.5 x 11.5, perfect for an 8 x 12 image

12 x 16 – inside opening of 8 x 10.5, perfect for an 8.5 x 11 image

18 x 24 – inside opening of 12.5 x 18.5, perfect for a 13 x 19 image

You can buy these digital fit mat board pre-cut in packs of 25.  They also come with foam core backing and clear bags sized to fit the mat and backing board.

Documounts also sells mat board pre-cut in Showcase Mat Kits, with 50 mats per kit along with backing boards and clear bags.  Showcase Mat Kits include pH neutral mat board pre-cut in the following sizes:

11 x 14 – vertical weighted inside window of 4.5 x 6.5, perfect for a 5 x 7 image

11 x 14 – centered inside window of 4.5 x 6.5, perfect for a 5 x 7 image

In addition to mat board pre-cut, Documounts also sells of the essential supplies for matting, mounting and framing your artwork!

Documounts specializes in selling custom-cut matboard.  We offer custom-cut matboard in three distinct levels of quality: archival, pH neutral, and economy.

• Archival custom-cut matboard is the superior matting option for original, one-of-a-kind works of art, as well as limited edition prints.
• pH neutral custom-cut matboard is the ideal matting solution for open edition reproductions, such as giclees, photographs, and prints.
• Economy custom-cut matboard is an inexpensive choice for matting low-cost prints and posters.

Ordering custom-cut mat board is easy.  All you need to do is select the quality of the custom-cut matboard that best suits your purposes, and then select the color that would best highlight and showcase your artwork.  Next, enter the size that you need for the outer dimensions of the custom-cut matboard, as well as the size of the inner window opening.  Finally, enter the quantity of custom-cut matboard that you will need.

The best thing about buying custom-cut matboard from Documounts is that you will save money when you buy mats in bulk.  You only need to buy 4 of the same custom-cut matboard to receive a bulk discount.  The discount gets even deeper the more you buy.  This is extremely beneficial for artists and photographers who sell lots of work at art festivals and gallery shows.

Documounts sells both custom-cut matboard and pre-cut matboard to suit all your matting needs.  If you are selling a lot of open edition prints that are a standard size, you can save money by ordering packs of pre-cut matboard.

Pre-cut matboard is available in the following sizes:

8 x 10

11 x 14

16 x 20

You can also purchase pre-cut matboard in Market Ready Mat Kits, that include 25 pre-cut mats, 25 pieces of foam core backing, and 25 clear adhesive bags.

If you order custom-cut matboard, you can also buy mount board and clear bags from Documounts.  Documounts sells everything you need to mat, mount and frame your artwork!

What is a matboard?

Matboard is an important part of the display of your photographs and works of art on paper.  In terms of appearance, the matboard creates a space between your artwork and the frame.  This space borders and defines the edges of your artwork.

The matboard also serves another important purpose – it protects and preserves your artwork.  The matboard creates a barrier between the artwork and the glazing.  It can also protect your artwork from acidic erosion.  If you want your artwork to last a long time, you can mat your artwork with archival, museum-quality matboard.

What are some things you should consider before buying matboard?

If you are selling matted (but unframed) prints at an art fair, consider the quality of the print – is it limited edition or open edition?  Is it a high-quality giclee or an inexpensive poster?  All of these factors will need to be taken into consideration when determining what type of mat board to buy for your artwork.  If the artwork that you are selling is a high-quality reproduction or a one-of-a-kind work of art, then you will want to choose museum-quality matboard.  If the artwork is a lower-cost open edition print, then you can opt to use a pH neutral or economy matboard.  If you are selling framed artwork, you will want to mat your artwork with the best possible matboard for archival purposes.

At Documounts, you can buy Pre-Cut Matboard, Market-Ready Mat Kits, or custom matboard.  We offer matboard in a variety of colors and sizes, as well as differing degrees of quality (in terms of conservation and acidity). Our specialty is custom cut mats, which we can create in nearly any size that you need.  We also sell sheets of uncut matboard so that you can either cut your own mats, or use the mat board as a mounting board or backing board for your art.

For all your matting, mounting and framing needs, shop at Documounts!

Choosing the right frames and matting are important when you want to present your art with style.  Frames and matting are an integral part of the artwork, completing and enhancing the overall display or your artwork.  For this reason, artwork is simply not complete without frames and matting!

You want to choose frames and matting that accentuate the artwork, without overwhelming the piece.  After all, you want the artwork to be the center of attention, not the frames and matting.  At Documounts, we offer several different types of frames and matting that form an endless combination of possibilities for the display of your artwork.  Here are a few ideas to get you started:

• Simple light wood frames and matting in neutral colors are ideal for nearly any kind of decorating style.  If you will be selling artwork at a gallery or an art festival, these types of frames and matting would appeal to a wide variety of potential customers.

• Dark wood frames and matting in neutral or white colors create a more sophisticated look. The same can be said for gold frames and matting in white.  These types of frames and matting would appeal to customers who aim to create a more elegant look.

• Black frames and matting in white create a modern look that can work well within a wide range of decorating styles.  Artwork with these types of frames and matting are an excellent choice for gallery showings.

• Metal frames and matting in white work well for displaying black and white photography, which would showcase the artwork splendidly in a contemporary decorating style.

Documounts offers everything you need to display your artwork – from frames and matting to hanging supplies and mounting adhesives.  When you buy frames and matting from Documounts, you save when you buy in bulk.  This makes Documounts an ideal place to pick up everything you need to gear up for art festivals and gallery showings!

When it comes time to choose the art mat that best complements your work, the selection can be overwhelming.  Choosing the best art mat for your project can be a challenge; especially since the type of art mat you choose may vary based on how you intend to display your work.  For those who plan on selling their art at fairs or festivals, a simple white mat may suffice.  Others who plan on showcasing their work at galleries or in studios may desire an art mat that is thicker or one with color.

So how do you know which art mat to choose?  Use these 5 tips to choose the best art mat for your work.

Tip # 1 – Know when to choose archival quality art mat.

For artist framing limited edition pieces and one of a kind artwork, choosing an art mat that is of archival quality is essential.  An archival quality art mat has been treated so that all of the acids are removed from the paper.  Archival quality mats will protect and preserve your art for years to come.

Tip # 2 – Choose a high end art mat for a gallery quality look.

If a gallery quality look is important to you, consider a higher end art mat such as the Bainbridge Alphamat, Alpharag or Top Mat Alphamat.  All of these matting options provide a high end look and feel for your artwork.  Click here to view our gallery quality art mat options.

Tip # 3 – Consider the thickness of the art mat.

Top quality art mat comes in several thicknesses.  Bainbridge offers art mat in 4, 6 and 8 Ply thicknesses.  The Alpharag archival quality art mat comes in both the 4 and 8 Ply thicknesses.  The 8 Ply Alpharag is 1/8” thick; twice the thickness of a standard mat.  An 8 Ply art mat will provide a bolder more sculpted bevel.

The Bainbridge Top Mat Alphamat is 6 Ply, or one and half times the thickness of a standard mat.  This type of art mat is of archival quality and enhances the look of your art.  Click here to view these types of art mat.

Tip # 4 – Know what color art mat you want.

Sometimes the hardest part of choosing an art mat is choosing the color.  Depending on the type of art mat you choose, you may have as many as 150 color options.  From bright and bold colors, to shades of white, your color options are nearly endless.  Having an idea of what color you want will make the selection process easier.

Tip # 5 – If you are matting large quantities of art, consider our bulk options.

At Documounts, we offer pre-cut art mat kits.  Our pre-cut kits options include same sized art mat in quantities of 25 and kits that include the art mat, backing board and clear bags in quantities of 25 or 50.  Click here to view our pre-cut kits.

When selecting the 11×14 mat board that will be used with your artwork, there are many options to consider.  Documounts offers the ability to select from a variety of pre-cut and custom-made 11×14 mat boards to suit your needs.  Whether you choose from the pre-cut selection, or design a custom 11×14 mat, you can be confident in the quality of the 11×14 mat you purchase.  Documounts never skimps on quality; providing artists with the best 11×14 mat available is always our number one goal.

Included in our selection of pre-cut 11×14 mat boards are our Showcase Mat Kits. These kits include both weighted and centered windows.  Each of the pre-cut 11×14 mat options comes in packages of 50 with 1/8” standard foam board and Clear Bags for protection of your artwork.  These pre-cut 11×14 mat boards are cut from Arctic White Crescent mat board.  This high quality mat board is pH neutral.

Artists, who wish to add impact to the display of their artwork, may opt for an 11×14 mat with a weighted window.  When you select a pre-cut 11×14 mat with a weight window, the window is moved up so that the bottom of the mat is taller or heavier.  The additional inch of height at the bottom of the mat adds drama to the work you are framing.  With Documounts pre-cut weighted 11×14 mat, the borders at the top and sides are 3¼”, while the bottom is 4¼”.  Weighted 11×14 mat boards are a popular option for many artists.

Click here to view our selection of both standard and weighted pre-cut 11×14 mat boards.

Artists, who prefer a double or triple 11×14 mat or a mat with color, can design custom mat boards to meet their specific needs.  When designing your custom 11×14 mat, you will have many options to choose from including:

• Archival, standard or economy quality mat board
• Single, double or triple mats
• A wide range of color options
• V-Grove, Weight Windows and Reverse Bevel options

Designing your custom 11×14 mat has never been easier with our easy to use ordering system. Click here to begin designing your custom 11×14 mat.

We also carry 11×14 pre-cut mats with as 7.5 x 9.5 opening. These are for an 8×10 images. You can find these in single packs of 25 or in Market Ready Mats Kits, which include foam and bags.

For both aspiring and established artists, finding the best supplies to showcase their work is a top priority.  At Documounts, we are the leading supplier of picture mats, mounting boards, frames and other display supplies for artists.  The selection and quality of our picture mats is unrivaled.  Let Documounts show you how our picture mats can complement your work.

When selecting picture mats for your work, you will be choosing between pre-cut and custom options.  Our pre-cut picture mats come in a variety of sizes and styles to accommodate your needs.  Our first selection of pre-cut mats offers options including 8×10 mats with 4.5×6.5 openings, 11×14 picture mats with 7.5×9.5 openings or 16×20 picture mats with 10.5×13.5 openings.  This selection of pre-cut picture mats is available in single or double mat options.  Choose from white mats with a bright white core or black mats with a bright white core.  If you choose pre-cut double picture mats, the set back is ¼”.

Documounts also offers a selection of pre-cut mat kits.  Choose from our Digital Fit Mat Kits, Market Ready Mat Kits or Showcase Mat Kits.  The Digital Fit Mat Kits are designed to meet the needs of the digital printer.  Sizes include 12×16 picture mats, with either an 8×12 or 8.5×11 opening, and an 18×24 mat with 13×19 opening.  These kits come in quantities of 25 with Arctic White picture mats, 1/8” foam board backing and traditional clear bags.

The Market Ready Mat Kits offer a wide selection of options to choose from.  Available sizes include 8×10, 11×14 and 16×20.  Choose from single or double picture mats in white or black.  The Market Ready Mat Kits are available in quantities of 25 and included the picture mats, 1/8” foam core and Clear as Crystal bags.

The Showcase Mat Kits offer artists a wider mat to better showcase their work.  Available with weighted or center windows, these 11×14 Arctic White picture mats have a 5×7 window.  This kit includes 50 picture mats, 1/8” foam board and Clear Bags.

If you prefer custom picture mats, Documounts offers the ability to choose from a variety of options to create the perfect picture mats for your art work.  Start designing your custom picture mats by choosing from Archival, Standard or Economy mats.  Choose the type of picture mats you desire, the number of layers and the color or colors that best complement your work.  Set your dimensions and choose from the many options available, including reverse bevel, V-Groove and weight windows.  Set your quantity and select “Get Price” to receive your custom price quote.

Whether you choose custom or pre-cut picture mats, Documounts will provide you with top quality picture mats to showcase your art work.  Rely on our experience and expertise to surround your art with the best picture mats available.

Click here to begin selecting your pre-cut picture mats.

Click here too begin designing your custom picture mats.