FAQs
A 22 x 14 frame is a standard size for framing photographs. Most photo labs will have a wide selection of 22 x 14 frames available for purchase.
No. A 22 x 14 frame is meant to display a single image. If you want to hang multiple images inside your frame, then you should consider purchasing a larger frame.
Most professional printers recommend using matte finish paper when printing your photographs. Matte finish paper has a smooth surface that allows ink to transfer more easily onto the print.
Yes. Many people choose to frame their favorite photographs in a 22 x 14 frame. They feel that this gives the photograph a finished appearance.
Matte mats are best for most types of photographs. Glossy mats tend to make the colors in the photograph appear duller than they really are.
If you plan to mount your photographs in a 22 x 14 frame, then you should trim your photographs to approximately 2 inches smaller than the width of your frame.
Glossy mats are coated with a thin layer of clear plastic. This makes the mat shiny and reflective. Matte mats are simply uncoated sheets of paper.
White mats are coated with a light colored coating. Black mats are coated with a dark colored coating.
Glass mats are coated with a thick layer of clear plastic. Wooden mats are coated with a thin layer of wood pulp.
Canvas mats are coated with a heavy weight cotton cloth. Foam mats are coated with polyurethane foam.
Metal mats are coated with a thin layer of aluminum foil. Plastic mats are coated with a thin layer of plastic.
Vinyl mats are coated with a thin layer of vinyl. Leather mats are coated with a thicker layer of leather.
Silk mats are coated with a thin layer of silk thread. Velvet mats are coated with a heavier weight thread.
Linen mats are coated with a thin layer of natural fiber. Wool mats are coated with a thicker layer of wool.
Cotton mats are coated with a thin layer of cotton fibers. Felt mats are coated with a thicker layer of synthetic fibers.
Burlap mats are coated with a thick layer of burlap. Canvas mats are coated with a thinner layer of canvas.