Should I put borders on my prints?

In this video I give an explanation of when you should add borders to your prints. Within the print dimension or not. This can be a fairly confusing decision so I try explain the difference between approaching it as a customer or an artist selling prints. As it can be confusing and should be based on personal preference, please feel free to leave questions or comments below!

The print in the video is by Portland artist Andrea Matthews.
See her work on IG at @mandreamatthews

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[JuliaFrost]

That was a great explanation, thank you very much.

[lyndastarwriter]

Thank you for the primer...many options.

[soarpurpose]

I have ordered some test prints of an artwork I am looking to offer for sale. The printer recommended I use a border to make the 9x12" artwork fit into a standard 11x14" frame (with look of a mat). I have also requested A4 and A3 with no border (which will involve cropping the art a bit).

The downside of adding a border is that it is the same cost as the larger print plus adds to the cost of shipping.

[mattpearce]

Really helpful video. I've been confused about the inner/outer border for ages. What size border do you add to the print?

[man-ypgb]

I bought a poster that is black and white photo of a band I like. I couldn't find a poster frame that fits the dimensions so I got a oversized poster frame with a white border mat inside. The poster put inside this frame now show white bars above and beneath it surrounded by a black frame

[sciencetest]

I have a lot of 18x12 photos without borders. 18widthx12 height. What is a good size border and frame to fit them. Thank you.

[jaw]

I know the video was posted a year ago so not expecting a reply but just wondering why do you always cut the borders please? (if the client requests that) instead of printing borderless so you won’t need to cut the borders off? Do you not like printing bordersless?

[kirkjamison]

I prefer framing my prints with borders so I was wondering if you just put your print in the frame by itself or do you use spacer strips to add a gap between the print and the glass?

[fn]

are your borders within the dimensions or outside the dimensions?

[Guyfromtheinterwebsdood]

What size is the border on the image shown? Sorry I didnt hear it in the video if you mentioned it

[travelguide]

So why to use matt when u can just print it with border ?