Mats
Frequently Asked Questions about Mats, Clear Bags, Frames, Shipping and Handling
 

Q: Is it possible for a small extra charge to divide the 50 minimum order into 4 color choices instead of half (25 per color)? A: Yes, if you order 50 mats in 4 colors (12 each color minimum), we will add $10.00 service charge, but if you order 25 pieces each color, there is no extra charge. Please note that this is only apply to the size larger than 11 " x 14".

Q: Is the minimum order quantity 100 for clear bags only? A: Yes, because they are in a ready-made package.

Q: Do you make custom outside dimensions? A: Yes, we can make it whatever you like up to 30" x 40".

Q: Are the double mats glued together, or could I switch them around with other colors or use one (underneath one) alone? A: Yes, we usually glued both layers together. However, if you require not to glue, we will leave them individually as the single cut mat. You can play colors by yourself. Please indicate us (by a separate email) when you order online.

Q: What is your regular turn-around time for Mats? A: Usually, we need about three days to cut the Mats. If you order on Monday, we will ship the order on Thursday. If you are in hurry, we could make it faster.

Q: Where do you ship from? If I ordered today from MN, approximately when would I receive my order with standard shipping rates? A: We are in New York City. If you order clear bags only today, we will ship them out in the same day with UPS Ground. It may take 3 business days to Minnesota by UPS ground. The same service will take 2 - 3 business days to Florida, 3 business days to Tennessee, 5 business days to Arizona, and 7 business days to California. Here is our S & H price reference: http://www.echinaart.com/estore/Shipping.htm

Q: As for confirming my order, I can't seem to open the attachment you sent me. Please letr me know what program is it in? it will help me in opening it. A: We use Microsoft Excel as our production worksheet and invoice sheet. If you use Mac, you can't open it. We can fax the worksheet and invoice to you if you have trouble to open the files.

Q: Your site lists the standard dimensions (clear bags) of 5x7, 8x10, 11"x14" etc. but can I assume they're slightly larger than that in order to hold the mats. The art pieces which I want bags for are about 1/4 inch thick when I measure the matte (sometimes double matte) and the foam core (I use a thicker core). A: Yes, our clear bags are 3/8" to 1/2" larger than that in order to hold the actual size mat, even double mats. There is no problem for those 1/4" thick boards.

Q: Is there any 'cloudiness' to the bag or is it in fact crystal clear to highlight photography? A: They are crystal clear, and self-sealing.

Q: Do the plastic frames snap the clear part in from the front? A: Yes

Q: Are the double mats glued together, or could I switch them around with other colors or use one (underneath one) alone? A: Yes, we usually glued both layers together, however, if you require to not, we will leave them individually as the single cut mat. You can play colors by yourself. Please indicate us (by a separate email) when you order online.

Q: Do you make custom outside dimensions? A: Yes, we can make it whatever you like up to 30" x 40".

Q: Do the plastic frames snap the clear part in from the front? A: Yes

Q: I was looking through your site and was very impressed. I am thinking about having my mats done by an outside company and like the way yours sounds; I just have a couple questions. First of all I normally use Bainbridge #61 paper mats, they are acid free and of a nice feel and look. Which of your white mat colors matches this white the closest? Also; are your mats acid free? A: All mats we provide are acid free. Sorry, we don't have Bainbridge #61 boards. But, if you need larger quantity (above 2500 11' x 14" mats on time), we could order this particular color from Bainbridge. In order to provide the most competitive price, we usual only use the colors listed on our color chart, which mixed by Crescent's, Rupaco's and Bainbridge's products. If you want, I can mail you free samples of all white boards we have now. Secondly I want to use acid-free foamcore backboards and on your site it says to call to request this, is there an additional charge for this? A:Yes, if you order foam core backing, we have to charge as foam core price, not chipboard price. Please click this to see the price: www.ezMats.com/BackingBoard.htm. Thirdly I need the windows cut to specific dimensions which are different than those stated is this possible? An example would be for an 11x14 mat; a window of 5 1/8x8 1/8, is it possible to order the windows special cut and if so is there an additional charge? - A: No problem for the window opening size changes, we will only charge $0.02 per layer custom cut fee for that.

 

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