Changing The Color Of Picture Mat

Add a second coat if the original mat color is a dark shade.

Changing the color of picture mat. The picture of blueberries is comprised largely of shades. Allow 2 hours for the primer to dry completely. Steps to create a watercolor picture frame mat. More paint will make the color darker and less transparent and vice versa.

I used 1 tbsp of water and a few drops of paint to get the color for my photo frame. 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. Unfortunately the mats did not. When it falls more toward black it s a shade.

Different colors and textures of mats do different things to set off your art. In matting it therefore shades should dominate. If it does not work you can still buy new mats. They coordinated with the old decor of the past 2 homes we had.

Mix a little bit of your water based paint into the water. Dip a paintbrush into a surface primer. When it falls more toward white it s a tint. Do this slowly a little at a time until you have the desired color you want.

Some people like drama some like soft low contrast looks and some like color unity. In between are tones.