Understanding Our

Framing Options

Showcasing the way that we frame fine art prints with either contemporary or hardwood framing options

This page will help you understand how we calculate frame sizing for your fine art prints & photos, the differences between our acrylic options, and the various mat options related to framing.

Benefits with both of our Acrylic types

  • Half the weight of glass (easier to move)

  • Shatter-Resistant (safer to handle/ship)

  • Block 99% UV Light (Best in the market)

  • 3mm Thick (provides a glass-like appearance)

  • Made in the USA

 UV Acrylic vs Museum Acrylic

Our UV Acrylic blocks 99% UV Light with 92% Light Transmission.

Our Museum Acrylic has a non-glare coating, blocks 99% UV Light, transmits 98% of light, has an abrasion-resistant coating to help prevent scratches, and has an anti-static coating to reduce lint and dust.

In the examples shown, we placed the framed print opposite of a window, which you never want to do, but we did for illustration purposes only.

Notice how on the left the glare completely blocks the edge of the mat vs. the right where you can see the edge of the mat clearer.

UV Acrylic

Museum Acrylic

Mat vs No Mat Options

Straight-on view of a fine art photographic print in frame and matted.
More natural example of a frame without any matting but still done with our fine art paper print paper

Our museum quality framing includes 4 mat width choices.

You can choose between No Mat or with a 2" Mat, 3” Mat, or 4" Mat.

Showcasing different matting options starting left with no border framing, then a two-inch border mat, then a three-inch border mat, and lastly on the far right is our four-inch matted archival and fine art photography print example.

Examples of an 11x14 print framed with no mat, 2”, 3”, and 4” mat

For Deckled prints we float mount the print and cut the mat opening 1/2” larger than the image size to show off the hand torn edge

If you choose not to have a mat around your print, we will put spacers between the acrylic and the print so that the paper doesn't touch the acrylic.

We also offer multi-opening mats, and are able to produce most custom requests. Email lab@mymusea.com for custom quotes and ordering instructions!

Frame Care & Handling

Exampled mockup of a 4 image gallery of fine art photographs in different framing options on a dark greyish-green wall.

To clean your frame, we suggest using a soft microfiber cloth to gently remove dust from the frame edges.

DO NOT use glass cleaner on MUSEA frames. The cleaners can leave the acrylic looking foggy and not clear.

DO NOT use paper towels to clean acrylic. Paper towels can scratch the acrylic. It’s recommended to use a soft cotton or microfiber cloth to gently wipe away dust.

Example image outlining how to calculate framing size, matting options, and the frames borders for your boutique framing option.