A double mat has all the same benefits of a single mat, but also provides another color to use to complement the art. The bottom mat can be revealed from 1/4" to 1" all around the art and underneath the top mat. If the two colors are selected appropriatedly, together they can help add further depth and focus to the art.

Reverse bevels cut the bevel so that the underlying core color of the mat does not show. This results in contemporary style framing where the distinction between art, mat, and frame is softened.

Floating art prints or canvas on a mat adds 3-dimensionality to the piece. The art appears to float within the frame. For stretched canvas, the mat typically is linen so as to blend and so that glass isn't needed for conservation. For art prints, the mat can be cotton or fabric since glass is added for protection of both the print and mat.

Suede mats common a variety of colors besides neutrals and create s aoft mottled appearance. Besides suede there are other textures such as denim, chenille, grasscloth, and leather - a texture for every style.

Alpha Cellulose acid-free mats are made from pristine wood pulp fibers which have been chemically treated to eliminate the acids and lignins that can degrade the matboard and artwork. Alpha-cellulose matboards are suitable for minimum levels of conservation framing. Select from a wide selection of colors ranging from the whitest white to the deepest black. Our expert designers will help you select from over 150 different shades to zero in on the best color(s) for your art.

A single color core mat can replace two mats while still offering a contrasting bevel color. Most mats have a white or cream core with colored surface so that the 1/16" bevel of an opening takes on the white or cream color. Alternatively color core mats have a pastel or black colored core and colored surface. With these color core mats, the 1/16" bevel of an opening takes on the pastel or black color of the core. Sometimes that is exactly what the art needs rather than a double mat that generally reveals 1/4" of the underlying mat all around. The color core mats come in a variety of top and core shades to meet the most demanding framing projects.