How to Order a Single-Window Mat

This is our basic, popular standard window mat option. Place your order in the Specifications tab.

1. "Single-Window" is the default and will have a blue dot next to it when selected.

2. Select the type of matboard you want and a backing board (if any) and hinging choice.

3. Enter the height (H) and width (W) of your window mat exterior. This dimension should be the same as your glazing, if framing. Enter whole numbers in first window and fractions in second. Fractions do not go smaller than 1/8". *

4. Enter the height (H) and width (W) of your window. This measurement should be either smaller or larger than the actual image dimensions. Most people overlap the image by a minimum of 1/8" all around. To calculate this you would take image width and length and subtract 1/4" from each. For an 8 x 10 image you would order a window that is 7-3/4 x 9-3/4.

5. Window shape is square or rectangular by default and will have a blue dot next to it. If you want a round or oval window select that option.

6. Select window position from drop down menu. Options are centered, bottom weighted 1/4, 1/2, or 1". *

7. Click to agree to terms.

8. Select quantity desired. Default quantity is 1. Quantity price breaks only work for mats with same exact specifications and they begin at quantity of 5.

9. If you have any Notes, type them in the box under the red "Add to Cart" button. A note might be naming or numbering each mat.

10. Click on the red Add to Cart button to add the mat to your order.

* Go to Special Request tab for more information.

How to Order a Multi-Window Mat

Multi-Window Mats have more than one window. Place your order in the Specifications tab.

1. Click on the "Multi-Window" option (Single-Window is selected by default and it will reset to this every time). The blue dot appears next to your selection and the diagram on the left will change.

2. Select the type of matboard you want and a backing board (if any) and hinging choice.

3. Enter window details (mat dimensions are determined by window specifications). Window shape is square or rectangular by default and will have a blue dot next to it. If you want a round or oval window select that option.

4. Enter the number of Columns and number of Rows. Diagram at left will change.

5. Enter the height (H) and width (W) of your windows (all windows must be the same height and width to use this order form *). Enter whole numbers in first window and fractions in second. "-/-" equals zero or a whole number. Fractions do not go smaller than 1/8". *

6. Enter the space between columns and space between rows, as needed. The form default is the minimum space of 1/2". To enter a whole number, enter it in the first box then change the fraction to "-/-".

7. Enter the left and right border dimensions.

8. Enter the top and bottom border dimensions.

9. The number of Windows and Mat Size show up in gray boxes. These are calculated automatically based on the data you entered.

10. Click to agree to terms.

11. Select quantity desired. Default quantity is 1. Quantity price breaks only work for mats with same exact specifications and they begin at quantity of 5.

12. If you have any Notes, type them in the box under the red "Add to Cart" button. A note might be naming or numbering each mat.

13. Click on the red Add to Cart button to add the mat to your order.

* If your windows vary in size, shape, or layout, go to the Special Request Mat Cutting page to submit a PDF and request for a quote.

When to Use the Special Request Mat Cutting Form

If you want a Multi-Window Mat whose windows are not all the same exact height and width. In addition to filling out the form, we ask that you submit a PDF drawing or diagram of the layout and dimensions.

If you get a pop-up warning when entering dimensions in the Custom Mat Cutting page. If your mat exceeds dimensions or the border is too small you will have to use the Special Request Mat Cutting page to submit a request.

How to order a non-standard weighted bottom border that isn't listed in the drop-down menu.

Use the multi-window form to customize your single-window mats with your desired border and window dimensions. Select the multi-window option and choose to have just one column and one row. Specify the window height and width as well as the border dimensions. This allows you to customize the weighted bottom border for your mat.