Double Mats 101
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Double Mats 101

Double mat boards are a great choice for adding a pop of color, more stability, and added dimension to your artwork or print. With both pre-cut and custom cut options, the sky's the limit when it comes to shopping for double mat boards here on goldenstateart.com. In this blog post, we’ll be exploring the options available to you to make your next matting project a breeze!Β 

Pre-Cut Double Mat Boards

Pre-cut double mats are available in sizes 8x10 for 5x7, 11x14 for 8x10, and 16x20 for 11x14. Individual and show kit options feature the same color variations explored below.Β 

8x10 for 5x7 Pre-Cut Double Mat BoardΒ 

The 8x10 double mat board is acid-free, bevel cut, and has an exact opening of 4.5x6.5 (important for keeping your artwork in the mat). There are standard options available, such as black over black and white over white - but also some fun options such as a metallic gold bottom mat. The 8x10 for 5x7 double mat is available in the following color variations:Β 

Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Ivory over IvoryΒ  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Light Gray over Black

Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Black over SilverΒ  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β Black over Black

Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β Black over Old GoldΒ  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β Black over White

Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β White over BlackΒ  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  White over White

Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β Off White over Off White

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11x14 for 8x10 Pre-Cut Double Mat Board

The 11x14 double mat board is acid-free, bevel cut, and has an exact opening of 7.5x9.5 (important for keeping your artwork in the mat). There are standard options available, such as black over black and white over white - but also a variety of fun options such as a green, red, and blue bottom mat. Use a bottom mat in the color of your art's foreground to bring it all together. The 11x14 for 8x10 double mat is available in the largest selection of colors of the three sizes.Β 

Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β Ivory Turret over MaroonΒ  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Ivory Turret over Rock Garden

Β  Β  Β  Β Ivory Turret over Dignity BlueΒ  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Ivory over Ivory

Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β Light Gray over BlackΒ  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Maroon over Old Gold

Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Dignity Blue over Old GoldΒ  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β Black over Silver

Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Black over BlackΒ  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Black over Old Gold

Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β Black over WhiteΒ  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  White over Black

Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  White over WhiteΒ  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β Off White over Off White

Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β Off White over Old GoldΒ  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Black over Orange

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16x20 for 11x14 Pre-Cut Double Mat BoardΒ 

The 16x20 double mat board is acid-free, bevel cut, and has an exact opening of 10.5x13.5 (important for keeping your artwork in the mat). There are standard options available, such as black over black and white over white - but also some fun options such as a metallic gold bottom mat.The 16x20 for 11x14 double mat is available in the following color variations:Β 

Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Ivory over IvoryΒ  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Light Gray over Black

Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Black over SilverΒ  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β Black over Black

Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β Black over Old GoldΒ  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Black over White

Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β White over BlackΒ  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  White over White

Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Off White over Off White

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Looking for a custom color combo?Β You can order double mats in any of our available colors on ourΒ Product Builder!

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