How to resize image to include border from framing?

[JeffreyW]

I have a 24x36 image I want to have printed and when I checked with the frame manufacturer the frame overlay is 5/16".

I was going to do a solid color background of white and then resize the image. How would I resize the image to incorporate the white border? Could I simply add a Solid Color of white as the bottom/1st layer? 

Separately, should the white border be 1/4" or 3/16"?  

Thx,

Jeff

[Big Ek]

Open your image and reduce the size to 23.5x35.5 

create a new document 24x36 (white background)

drag your image onto the background holding the shift key(this will center it)...you now have a half inch border.

If the overlay mount is 5/16 the white border will be 3/16

[JeffreyW]

TYVM for the reply and info as it greatly helped

[Norman Sanders]

It is a matter of personal aesthetics but I believe an image 24x36 deserves to set in a bevel-matte.  That would extend the overall area to be framed, and will add to the framing cost but, if your budget can handle it, the the effect can be stunning. I suggest you discuss this with the framer who could offer suggestions regarding matte width and color as well as frame material. You should also consider uv protection to retard fading.    

[JeffreyW]

Norman,

Thx for the info. Never considered bevel-matte, but I will defintely take a look.