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In addition to the aesthetic purpose of Matboards in custom framing, which is to provide a border around artwork, a look at the practical purpose of matting is important as well.
Mats with painted lines, referred to as a 'washline border" or "watercolor wash borders" look wonderful with watercolors.
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MATTING At the very basic level, Matting is the term used to describe the window cut material placed around an image in a frame. In the case of picture framing, this material is a Matboard, which serves as a spacer, allowing the artwork to expand and contract with changes in humidity. This spacing is what prevents artwork from coming in direct contact with the frame or glass, which thereby reduces the risk of damage to the artwork by condensation.
"Weighting" is a style of matting where the bottom border of the mat is at least a half inch wider than the other three sides. This style counteracts the natural optical illusion where the eye automatically sees the bottom position as being narrower than the other three sides. Not weighting a piece can give it an appearance of sinking down in the frame.
"Floating" is another matting style that is often used when it is more attractive to rest a piece of artwork directly on top of a mat rather having it show through a cut window in the mat. This style is used when there is a need to show off interesting or aged edges of artwork.
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The thickness of a mat can affect the perception of the piece. Deeper mats draw the eye more toward the art within. Double or triple mat combinations, often in contrasting colors, also create a sense of perception.
Mats used in custom framing are often larger than the norm. Larger mats tend to give artwork more importance. When the mat is too small, the picture looks squeezed.
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