This would provide a larger external (or wall space) measurement than simply 'your print + the width of the frame around your print'. This is because you must consider the size of the print + the mount border all away around your print + the frame itself. The frame with your print and the mount around it will be larger in size overall. If ( as shown in the example image above) you have two prints both of which are the same size, and you would like one of them mounted inside a frame, and one of them straight into a frame with no mount then the overall size of the frames will be different. Generally this is a more popular choice when framing larger posters in contrast with smaller artwork, but again this is completely subjective and down to your personal preference.īack to the top of the page How do mounts affect the size of the frame? the image has gone directly into the frame. In the second image, the picture is framed with no mount border i.e. If you haven't printed your picture yet, try out our dedicated custom print and frame page. Your mount (if you order one) will arrive inside the frame, and will have a cut out/aperture inside to fit your picture size - the cut out that we will send to you will be ever so slightly smaller (3mm) on each side (left, right, top and bottom) to make it easier for you to align the image with the cut out.

This provides more 'breathing space' around the image, and sets the image away from the frame.

In the first image, we can see the Nightshade (one of our mount colour options) border surrounding the picture.

Actual size ruler 12 inches online