Black and White Photography

Matting prints

I do not offer prints framed. This is simply down to the cost of insuring, packaging and sending framed prints. I do however, offer a matting service for  all my prints. The mat helps frame the print and protects it also by preventing the print from touching the glass. 

The quality of the mat used is of paramount importance and I prefer to sell my prints matted by myself. This way I have complete control of the finished product.  I use a arctic white, acid-free board, and usually a 4-ply bevel-cut overmat. Once matted, the print is then ready for framing and hanging.

The mats themselves are standard frame sizes i.e. 8" x 10", 16" x 20", 20" x 24", etc. This means that a standard frame should be easy to pick up. A 7 inch by 5 inch print for example would be matted using a 8 inch by 10 inch mat. I can produce mats to any size and can cut these to order. Let me know your frame size and I can produce the mat to fit. 

I write the name of the print on the print in the bottom left hand corner and date it. I then sign each print on the bottom right hand corner


Each print is hinged so that the overmat closes over the print.


I cut a window in the overmat so that the print can be seen.  

I sign all of my prints and date them. This is done on the print itself on the bottom right hand corner. The name of the print is written on the bottom left hand corner of the print. Limitied edition prints are numbered as well. 

All matted prints are shipped in secure and robust packaging.

I appreciate that matting adds extra cost to the print and for that reason, I sell unmatted prints on this site. However, I would advise anyone to use proper matting for my prints in order to maximise their visual appeal.

If you have any questions please email me or call me at 07866 458 238.

Mike

www.picturesforwalls.com