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Crescent Decorative Matboard
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Item #: 13007
$4.86 - $10.13
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Provides unlimited matting combinations to enhance artwork for the majority of framing jobs. Also for crafts, posters, decorative art. Surface paper i...
$4.86 - $10.13
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Blick White Core Pre-Cut Mats
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Item #: 17220
$2.74 - $11.03
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Blick White Core Pre-Cut Mats are made from high-quality 4-ply matboard with a bright white bevel. Each features a bright white core, surface, and bac...
$2.74 - $11.03
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Crescent White Core Matboard
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Item #: 13007
$7.22 - $14.63
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Add a dramatic white bevel to your mat designs! Striking white core, solid Crescent performance.
$7.22 - $14.63
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Strathmore Museum Mounting Board
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Item #: 13001
$6.08 - $35.23
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Strathmore Museum Mounting Boards are acid-free and archival grade, featuring solid color throughout. Shop 1-, 2-, or 4-ply in a variety of classic co...
$6.08 - $35.23
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Crescent Select Conservation Solids Matboard
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Item #: 13024
$19.87 - $47.25
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Crescent Select Conservation Solids offer an elegant selection of classic neutrals for use with valuable art originals, open-reproduction prints, and ...
$19.87 - $47.25
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Crescent Pre-Cut Mats
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Item #: 13012
$2.45 - $9.42
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Crescent gallery-quality, pre-cut mats have perfectly cut, 45° beveled openings. The cream core bevel, surface, and backing papers, which are buff...
$2.45 - $9.42
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Stu-Art Economy Ready-Mats
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Item #: 17205
$27.72 - $102.35
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Stu-Art Economy Ready-Mats come in packs of 50 in various mat sizes. These pre-cut mats are made of lightweight, white pebble board. Backing sheets no...
$27.72 - $102.35
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Blick White Core Pre-Cut Double Mats
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Item #: 17221
$3.47 - $12.79
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Blick Pre-Cut Double Mats lend dimension and depth to your photographs as well as offering additional protection between the artwork and the glass. Th...
$3.47 - $12.79
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Crescent Economy Matboard Packs
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Item #: 13046
$104.91 - $161.53
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Available exclusively at Blick, Crescent Economy Matboard Packs combine great quality with exceptional value! 4-ply alphacelluose matboards come in th...
$104.91 - $161.53
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Crescent Decorative Black Core Matboard
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Item #: 13007
$5.95 - $12.25
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Adds a dramatic black bevel to mat designs. Cuts cleanly, with no rub-off. Surface made of same high-quality, bleed and fade resistant paper as regula...
$5.95 - $12.25
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Crescent Select Alpha-Cellulose Matboard
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Item #: 13024
$6.77 - $23.27
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Crescent Select is made of alpha-cellulose (wood pulp) fibers that have been chemically treated to eliminate the acids and lignins that can degrade yo...
$6.77 - $23.27
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Pre-Cut Mat Frames
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Item #: 17204
$17.27 - $19.42
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For school use. Made of lightweight cardboard, die-cut, not beveled. Choice of Package of 12 white frames, 12 black frames, or 60 frames in assorted c...
$17.27 - $19.42
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Inovart Pre-Cut Mat Frames
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Item #: 17204
$3.41 - $18.98
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Inovart Pre-Cut Mat Frames feature a clay-coated, pH-neutral surface with a smooth, non-glare matte finish.
$3.41 - $18.98
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Blick Black Core Pre-Cut Mats
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Item #: 17220
$2.74 - $11.03
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Blick Black Core Pre-Cut Mats come in traditional and digital formats. These pre-cut, 4-ply mats are made from high-quality matboard with a black beve...
$2.74 - $11.03
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Canson Mi-Teintes Board
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Item #: 13011
$6.25 - $19.86
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Canson Mi-Teintes Art Board has a textured surface which provides the ultimate foundation for pastel, charcoal or conté crayon. Available in a wide ar...
$6.25 - $19.86
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Blick Roadshow 3-in-1 Display System
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Item #: 17226
$8.98 - $57.85
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The Blick Roadshow 3-in-1 Display System is an affordable yet professional presentation option that protects artwork from the damaging effects of fing...
$8.98 - $57.85
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Crescent Matboard Blanks
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Item #: 13015
$3.59 - $26.72
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These blanks are made from Crescent's high quality regular surface matboard, and are perfect for a variety of applications. The surface paper is bleed...
$3.59 - $26.72
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Crescent Matboard School Class Packs
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Item #: 17269
$26.15 - $74.85
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These acid-free black matboards are a perfect backdrop for presentations, student artwork, and for do-it-yourself matting and framing projects. Availa...
$26.15 - $74.85
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Stu-Art Economy Ready-Mats with Backing
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Item #: 14805
$34.31 - $89.44
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Stu-Art Economy Ready-Mats are lightweight, acid-free cardstock with a soft, pebbled finish. Windows are and boards are cut to standard sizes are perf...
$34.31 - $89.44
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Bainbridge Alphamat Artcare Matboards
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Item #: 13017
$18.61 - $27.66
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Bainbridge Alphamat Artcare Matboards offer guaranteed Artcare Conservation-Plus protection, with an alkaline pH that protects artwork and photographs...
$18.61 - $27.66
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Crescent No. 34 Double-Sided Pebble Embossed Matboard
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Item #: 17203
$3.16 - $15.01
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Crescent Double-Sided Pebble Embossed Matboards come in two color combinations, White on one side with Cream on the other, or White on one side with B...
$3.16 - $15.01
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Crescent Select Suede Matboards
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Item #: 13031
$24.41
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Add the classic look and feel of high-quality suede, now available in a fresh, new color range. The texture and deep, rich colors of Crescent Select S...
$24.41
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Crescent Decorative Metallic Matboard
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Item #: 13007
$5.44 - $9.80
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Add the Midas touch to your artwork with Crescent Decorative Metallic Matboards. The Silver, Gold, and Old Gold matboards are 4-ply with a thickness o...
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Crescent Select Conservation Solids Pre-Cut Mats
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Item #: 17230
$6.13 - $31.42
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Each of these pre-cut mats has a solid color throughout and is color matched for maximum versatility and usability. Crescent Select Conservation Solid...
$6.13 - $31.42
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Crescent No. 33 White & Cream Smooth Mat Board
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Item #: 17207
$5.22 - $12.79
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White on one side, cream other side, with white core. Sizes up to 32" x 40".
$5.22 - $12.79
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Bainbridge Novacore Matboard
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Item #: 13044
$4.14 - $11.69
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Bainbridge Novacore Matboards come in a range of colors that match modern décor trends. White core matboards have a bright white core for decorative, ...
$4.14 - $11.69
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Crescent Select Conservation Solids Pre-Cut Double Mats
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Item #: 17230
$10.83 - $28.05
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Preserve, enhance, and add depth to your artwork with Crescent Select Conservation Solids Double Mats. Designed to protect photos, artwork, reproducti...
$10.83 - $28.05
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Crescent Decorative Flannel Texture Matboard
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Item #: 13007
$5.44 - $9.80
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Textured surfaces are lightly flecked with variegated color. 18 colors. 4-ply. Sizes to 32 x 40".
$5.44 - $9.80
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Crescent Moorman Fabric Matboard
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Item #: 13014
$39.26 - $57.24
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Crescent Moorman Fabric Matboards offer unparalleled quality, color, and style for sophisticated, refined matting. Their rich textures complement both...
$39.26 - $57.24
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Lineco Conservation Matboard
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Item #: 13041
$33.19 - $76.79
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Lineco Conservation Matboard features pigmented, conservation-quality surface papers and a high alpha-cellulose core, for long-term protection of your...
$33.19 - $76.79
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Matboard
A matboard is a thick paper border used in picture framing. It features a window cut-out that surrounds and protects the art while also enhancing its overall appearance.
Benefits of Using Matboard
- Safeguarding the Artwork: Matboards play a crucial work in preserving artwork by preventing it from coming into direct contact with the glass or the acrylic glazing in the frame.
- Enhancing Visual Appearance: Matboards influence the overall aesthetic and color perception of your framed piece. They are available in a variety of colors, prints, and textures.
- Creating Depth: Matboards are typically 1/16 inch (4-ply) or 1/8 inch (8-ply) thick. They help create a greater sense of depth and dimension, adding to the visual appeal of your framed artwork.
Types of Matboard
- Acid-Free Matboard: Regular acid-free matboards are suitable for most artworks and have been treated to neutralize acids. Opt for an acid-free or higher-grade matboard to reduce the risk of “mat burn,” a type of damage to the artwork caused by prolonged contact with an acidic matboard.
- Conservation Matboard: Conservation matboards are considered to be a higher grade of paper matboard, offering superior protection and longevity compared to regular acid-free options.
- Archival/Museum Matboard: Archival or museum matboards are made of 100% cotton. They are the highest-quality matboard, providing the ultimate protection and lifespan for valuable artwork.
Matboard Cutting and Sizing
You can either purchase a pre-cut mat that fits your specific needs or take on the task of cutting an uncut matboard yourself. Blick offers both uncut matboards and pre-cut mats in a wide range of styles. Consider pre-cut mats for convenience if you're unsure about cutting your own. If you do choose to cut it yourself, use a sharp mat cutter or utility knife and a straight edge for clean, accurate cuts. For detailed instructions on how to cut your matboard, visit our Calculating Border Sizes Guide.