Guide to fixing your canvas into your picture frame
1. Canvas Floater Tray Frame
How to Fit Your Canvas
- Place the canvas into the tray frame, ensuring there is an even gap around all four sides.
- Check that the canvas is centred and sitting square within the frame.
- From the back, drive screws through the backing board and into the canvas stretcher bars.
- Space the screws evenly around the frame to hold the canvas securely.
- Do not over-tighten the screws, as this may damage the stretcher bars.
- Once secured, attach the hanging hardware if it is not already fitted.
Tip: The floating gap is part of the design, so take your time to ensure it is even on all sides before fixing the canvas in place. We would recommend using x 4 spacers which to ensure equal spacing - you can use anything for spacers - any thick materials you have!
2. L Floater Frame
How to Fit Your Canvas
- Position the canvas inside the L-profile frame, ensuring an even shadow gap around all four sides.
- Hold the canvas firmly in position.
- From the rear of the frame, drive screws through the wooden frame and into the canvas stretcher bars.
- Space the screws evenly around the frame for a secure fixing.
- Avoid over-tightening the screws.
- Fit the hanging hardware once the canvas is securely fixed.
Tip: The floating gap is part of the design, so take your time to ensure it is even on all sides before fixing the canvas in place. We would recommend using x 4 spacers which to ensure equal spacing - you can use anything for spacers - any thick materials you have!
3. Standard Canvas Frame
How to Fit Your Canvas
- Place the canvas into the frame so it sits neatly against the rebate.
- Check that the canvas is positioned squarely within the frame.
- Position canvas offset clips evenly around the back of the frame.
- Screw each offset clip into the frame so that it overlaps the canvas stretcher bars and holds the canvas firmly in place.
- Use additional clips for larger or heavier canvases if required.
- Attach the hanging hardware once the canvas has been secured.
Tip: Ensure each offset clip is firmly fixed but avoid over-tightening, which could damage the frame or stretcher bars.

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