What is the cardboard around a picture called?

In the picture framing industry, a mat (or matte, or mount in British English) is a thin, flat piece of paper-based material included within a picture frame, which serves as additional decoration and to perform several other, more practical functions, such as separating the art from the glass.

What do you call the glass on a picture frame?

Picture framing glass (“glazing,” “conservation glass,” “museum quality glass”) usually refers to flat glass or acrylic (“plexi”) used for framing artwork and for presenting art objects in a display box (also, “conservation framing”).

Where can I buy pre cut photo mat board?

REDIMAT offers pre-cut, custom, and bulk mat board at wholesale pricing delivered directly to you. We offer artists and photographers an unparalleled choice of mat board products, made by Crescent Cardboard Company, and Neilson-Bainbridge, the premier producers of mat board in the USA.

Which is the best place to buy mat board?

Redimat is Your Source for Quality Wholesale Mat Board REDIMAT offers pre-cut, custom, and bulk mat board at wholesale pricing delivered directly to you. We offer artists and photographers an unparalleled choice of mat board products, made by Crescent Cardboard Company, and Neilson-Bainbridge, the premier producers of mat board in the USA.

What kind of mat board do museums use?

For artwork or documents which are valuable, historical or require conservation, we offer a variety of Conservation and Museum RagMat boards, which meet the highest specifications for museums and archivists worldwide. To complement our mat board selection we have a variety of paper and foam core backing and mounting boards to meet every standard.

What kind of mat board does Blick use?

The surface papers are fade-resistant and bleed-resistant. Blick White Core Pre-Cut Mats are made from high-quality 4-ply matboard with a bright white bevel.