The correct name is passe-partout, but often people also know it as a paspartoe or pas partour. But what exactly does passe-partout mean? The translation for it is a 'pass-everywhere'. To put it very simply, a passe-partout is actually a border for your photo frame, but a passe-partout is so much more.
A passe-partout is therefore a cardboard frame for a photo frame, but that is not all. A passe-partout does not only have to provide filling, but it can also be an essential part for your photo or artwork.
A passe-partout can be what makes your photo or art print shine even more. However, there are a few factors that you should take into account.
Think carefully about what you want to use the passe-partout for
Although a passe-partout can be used to give your artwork that little bit extra. Does it also have functional purposes? It naturally fills the frame well, so that your photo fits perfectly in the frame. But it also protects your artwork and of course everyone wants that.
So there are several reasons to use passe-partouts. It is possible for protection, filling, but also because it gives a little more atmosphere to your photo. It may also be the case that, for example, you want to combine several photos in a frame, but you still want to create a little more dimension. Then it is great to use several passe-partouts.
So you can go in many directions with a passe-partout. It is of course easy if you know what kind of passe-partout you want to go for.
Would you like to hang all kinds of small frames? Then our passe partouts 30x40cm are definitely suitable for you. With these passe-partouts your frame will have a photo size of 20x30 cm. It is therefore also very nice if you hang several frames with different photos.
You will find different color passe-partouts
With us you will find different colors of passe-partouts. You can go for classic white or black. Neutral colors are often used. This often ensures a calm whole, without them attracting too much attention.
But maybe you're all in for a red or yellow passe-partout. A colored passe-partout is very nice, but it is important that you combine it well. It can give the photo and the frame just a little extra contrast.
For example, do you have a work of art with yellow accents? Then using a yellow passe-partout is great fun. The yellow passe-partout will really make the artwork stand out. Do you have a lot of red accents in your interior? then a red passe-partout would really form a beautiful whole in your room. Which passe-partout color are you going for?
Which passe partout do you need?
Passe-partouts are available in various shapes and sizes. Keep in mind that a passe-partout has a frame size and a photo size. The frame size indicates for which photo frame it is suitable. The photo size indicates the exact size around which the photo, poster, etc. will fit.
For example, if you go for passe partouts 40x50 cm, then the photo size is 30x40cm. A passe partout 40x50 cm is an ideal size for any room. The nice thing is that you can get our passe partouts in different colors.
Once you know the size of the frame, you will know quickly enough which size passe-partout you need. So if you know the size you need, all you have to do is choose the right thickness of the cardboard.
A border that is too thin can still leave a blank border around the photo, but a border that is too wide can cut out part of the photo. With a somewhat smaller frame you can easily use a slightly narrower passe-partout, but with a larger frame it is nicer to use a wider passe-partout.
Of course you want your photo or artwork to be presented at its best, so choose the right size with us. The edges of the passe-partouts can extend from 3 to 6 centimetres.
Enough to choose from
Where can you buy a passe-partout? Then the answer is very simple. With us of course. At Yourdecoration.com you have countless types of passe-partouts in many colors and sizes.
One of the most chosen sizes is a passe partouts 50x70 cm. With a 50x70 cm passe partouts you have a photo size of 60x80 cm. With this passe-partout and photo size you certainly have a real eye-catcher on the wall.
You can also immediately find the right photo frame with us. So do you have a work of art or photo that really needs to be framed. Then you can certainly find the perfect photo frame and of course the best passe-partout with us. You will certainly never go wrong with us.
