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! 

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. 

8x10 for 5x7 Pre-Cut Double Mat Board 

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: 

                  Ivory over Ivory                                    Light Gray over Black

                  Black over Silver                                     Black over Black

               Black over Old Gold                                   Black over White

                   White over Black                                    White over White

             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. 

           Ivory Turret over Maroon                          Ivory Turret over Rock Garden

       Ivory Turret over Dignity Blue                              Ivory over Ivory

             Light Gray over Black                                Maroon over Old Gold

            Dignity Blue over Old Gold                               Black over Silver

                Black over Black                                    Black over Old Gold

             Black over White                                        White over Black

                White over White                                 Off White over Off White

             Off White over Old Gold                                  Black over Orange

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16x20 for 11x14 Pre-Cut Double Mat Board 

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: 

                Ivory over Ivory                                      Light Gray over Black

                Black over Silver                                       Black over Black

               Black over Old Gold                                  Black over White

                   White over Black                                    White over White

            Off White over Off White

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