1step easy Cotton 4 Ply

PRESERVATION, Archival Cotton, 4 Ply Mat Kit

It is not necessary to know how to mat an image.  1step easy™ provides a kit that has everything you need to display and protect your artwork. Archival cotton 4 ply mat, archival cotton back archival bag, acid neutral tape and even positioning guidedlines for your image.   Most of the work has already been done for you. Try 1step easy™! Click here to view instruction sheet. Click on image to see size and color choices.

1step easy Cotton 8 Ply

PRESERVATION, Archival Cotton, 8 Ply Mat Kit

Not only archival cotton rag, also 8 ply thick.  The best mat material combined with the thickest matboard.  Dramatic 45 degree bevel adds prestige to any image.  Easy assembly.  Nothing else to buy.  Click here to view 1step easy™ instruction sheet. Click on image to see size and color choices. 

1step easy Cotton 12 ply

PRESERVATION, Archival Cotton Mat Kit, 12 ply!

Incredible 12 ply cotton mats in a Show Kit (mat, back, bag) plus image positioning guidelines and tape already in position to mount your image and mat to the backing. Simply add your vertical or square image for a professional appearance. Kit includes 12 ply Archival Cotton Mat in your choice of White or Super White color and Buffered or Unbuffered versions, matching 4 ply Archival Cotton Back, Archival Clear Bag plus the tape and positioning guides printed on the backing. So easy. Click here to view instruction sheet. Click on image to see size and color choices. 

1step easy Archival White Core 4 ply

CONSERVATION, Archival White Core with Artcare™, 4 Ply Mat Kit

Get Show Kit (mat, back and bag combination) combined with labor saving features of 1 step easy™.  No tape to buy, it is ready and attached to the back.  No back and forth positioning, placement is automatic.  Labor saving with conservation quality that protects your print and your materials from deterioration.  Great for gift or display. Click here to view instruction sheet. Click on image to see size and color choices.

Artcare is a trademark of Nielsen Bainbridge

1step easy Archival Black Core 4 Ply

CONSERVATION, Archival Black Core with Artcare™, 4 Ply Mat Kit

1step easy™ and conservation black core matboard. Black core matting adds to the contrast when used with a white top color and adds to the continuity when used with a black top color.  It all adds up to the best presentation of quality and impact in the easiest assembly package possible.  You get 4 ply, black core mat with Smooth White or Deep Black top color plus backing plus clear resealable bag.  Plus, tape is already in position and attached to the back.  And, the back has positioning guides to aid placement of your print.  Click here to view instruction sheet. Click on image to see size and color choices.

Artcare is a trademark of Nielsen Bainbridge

1step easy Archival White Core 6 ply

CONSERVATION, Archival White Core with Artcare™, 6 Ply Mat Kit

To do the best job you need the best materials.  To have the greatest impact you need to go beyond the ordinary to the extraordinary.  To keep your art investment safe and secure you need conservation matting.  1 step easy™ from matcutter.com® combined all three in one easy to use mat kit.  Conservation mat, conservation back, resealable crystal clear bag, tape already in position and print position assistance is in all 1step's.  Click here to view instruction sheet. Click on image to see size and color choices.

Artcare is a trademark of Nielsen Bainbridge

1step easy Archival Black Core 6 Ply

CONSERVATION, Archival Black Core with Artcare™, 6 Ply Mat Kit

Black core is made to increase contrast on black and white images or highten the clarity of color photographs.  Standard mat board is called 4 ply.  Our Very Thick mats are 50% thicker, 6 ply.  The affect of this thickness is shown in the 45 degree bevel which appears even thicker.  Conservation black core mat in Smooth White or Deep Black, conservation backing, tape already attached and waiting and positioning guidelines for flawless placement of your print is in one simple mat kit. Click here to view instruction sheet. Click on image to see size and color choices.

Artcare is a trademark of Nielsen Bainbridge

1step easy Tru-White 4 Ply

STANDARD, Tru-White™ Core, Acid-Free, Lignin-Free, 4 Ply Mat Kit

Quick and easy meets most popular! 1step easy™ provides the easy with a mat, backing and bag kit in conbination with tape and positioning guides just waiting for your print.  Tru-White™ is our best selling standard matboard because of its clean, white bevel and crisp top colors. Click here to view instruction sheet. Click on image to see size and color choices.

1step easy Tru-White 7 Ply

STANDARD, Tru-White™ Core, Acid-Free, Lignin-Free, 7 Ply Mat Kit

Tru-White™ core is our top selling standard core mat.  It is not only acid free, it is lignin free.  Lignin is the property in paper based mats that produces acid.  Acid is the property that deteriorates the mat over time (it turns color) and deteriorates your artwork or image. Often called "acid burn", the 45 degree bevel, the surface and even the artwork within are permanently changed. Now you can get a super thick, 7 ply Tru-White™ in a 1step easy™ mat kit. Kit includes usual Show Kit ( mat, back, bag ) plus it already has tape in position and there are guidelines for quickly positioning your print.  Perfect for gallery, print bin or gift.  Click here to view instruction sheet. Click on image to see size and color choices.

1step easy Black Core 4 Ply

STANDARD, Black Core, Acid-Free, 4 Ply Mat Kit

Black core mats change the  usual standard white or cream bevel color to black.  Therefore you can have a high contrast white top color with a black core ot a black mat with a black core.The former gives "punch" or the appearance of high contrast to black and white photographs or images.  The second, creates a monochromatic environment that accentuates the image.  The 1step easy™ standard mat kit includes a black core mat, white mounting board back, tape in position for attaching image and mat to backing and image placement guides for positioning your print.  Quick, easy and accurate. Click here to view instruction sheet. Click on image to see size and color choices.