Can I Paint Over Picture Matting

On may 26 2015.

Can i paint over picture matting. I painted several mats and. Unfortunately the mats did not. If it does not work you can still buy new mats. Fortunately the book i mentioned has plenty of information and guidelines to help you make such decisions.

Yes absolutely mats can be painted. Diy painted picture mats. They coordinated with the old decor of the past 2 homes we had. We have spent the last year and a half doing a really major renovation on what was a little bungalow it s now a 3 story family home my daughter s room was one of the first to be finished you can check it out here but as with any space that i.

You can paint with acrylic paint but there is a high risk of making a mistake. Can you stick so ething over the stain that is meaningful in some way like an old political button or service medal. Yup forget the saving money part. And mats can help to accent colors in the framed image or draw in other colors for contrast.

Here s what you need for this project. I was ready to take it to my new framer for updated mats when i thought why not try to change the mat colors with a coat of gesso and paint. And what an interesting picture can be produced by simply matting and framing something as basic as a greeting card or rubber stamped image. On may 26 2015.

Let me back up for a sec. Picture mats also give your photos painting or drawings a professional look even if they weren t made by a professional.