Falling in Art 5 Pack 18x24 White Picture Mats - Acid Free Display Kit

In this review the Falling in Art 5 Pack 18x24 white picture mats is judged as a practical, budget-minded mat set for anyone framing 12x18 photos or prints. The biggest reason to buy is the complete kit approach: five precut, acid-free mats with matching backing boards let a hobbyist or small studio create clean, professional-looking presentations right away. The review finds the 45-degree bevel and 11.5x17.5 inner opening especially helpful for centering 12x18 images while the sturdy 4-ply backing reduces warping in lightweight frames.

Key Features

• Complete mat set: Includes five 18x24 white picture mats and five backing boards so users can finish multiple framed pieces without sourcing extra parts.
• Precut inner opening: The 11.5x17.5 opening is sized to fit 12x18 photos and prints while providing a neat border to enhance the image.
• Acid-free construction: Acid-free matboards help prevent yellowing and long-term degradation of photographs and artwork.
• 45-degree bevel: The beveled cut gives a professional edge that separates the image from the frame and improves visual depth.
• Durable backing boards: Thick, 4-ply cardboard backing boards add rigidity so pieces remain flat and suitable for display or storage.

Who It's For

The Falling in Art mat kit is ideal for home decorators, photographers printing 12x18 images, and crafters assembling small runs of framed art. It suits people who want a ready-made, consistent presentation without custom cutting or separate purchases of backing boards.

Those who need archival-grade, museum-level materials or custom-size openings should look elsewhere, since the kit is geared to good everyday protection and presentation rather than professional conservation or unusual sizes.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Complete bundle saves time by pairing matching mats and backing boards for five frames.
• The 45-degree bevel and acid-free board improve display quality and help protect prints.
• Sturdy 4-ply backing reduces bending and supports lighter frames well.

Cons

• Precut opening is fixed at 11.5x17.5, so users needing different crops or exact custom sizing will require further trimming.

Specifications

Product type	Picture mat set with backing boards
Outer size	18x24 in
Inner opening	11.5x17.5 in (for 12x18 photos)
Quantity	5 mats and 5 backing boards
Bevel	45-degree pre-cut bevel
Backing	4-ply thick cardboard
Material quality	Acid-free mat board

Our Verdict

The Falling in Art 5 Pack 18x24 mat kit is a smart, cost-effective option for hobbyists, small studios, and anyone framing multiple 12x18 prints. It delivers clean presentation, protective acid-free material, and solid backing for the price, making it good value for non-archival home and office displays.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will these mats fit a 12x18 photo?
Yes; the inner opening is 11.5x17.5 in and is intended to accommodate 12x18 photos with a standard border showing.

Are the mats archival safe?
The mats are acid-free, which helps prevent degradation, but they are not described as museum-grade archival boards.

Can the backing boards be used alone?
Yes; the thick 4-ply backing boards are sturdy enough for use as protective support or when combined with the mats for framing.