Guide to fixing your canvas into your picture frame

1. Canvas Floater Tray Frame

How to Fit Your Canvas

  1. Place the canvas into the tray frame, ensuring there is an even gap around all four sides.
  2. Check that the canvas is centred and sitting square within the frame.
  3. From the back, drive screws through the backing board and into the canvas stretcher bars.
  4. Space the screws evenly around the frame to hold the canvas securely.
  5. Do not over-tighten the screws, as this may damage the stretcher bars.
  6. 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

  1. Position the canvas inside the L-profile frame, ensuring an even shadow gap around all four sides.
  2. Hold the canvas firmly in position.
  3. From the rear of the frame, drive screws through the wooden frame and into the canvas stretcher bars.
  4. Space the screws evenly around the frame for a secure fixing.
  5. Avoid over-tightening the screws.
  6. 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

  1. Place the canvas into the frame so it sits neatly against the rebate.
  2. Check that the canvas is positioned squarely within the frame.
  3. Position canvas offset clips evenly around the back of the frame.
  4. Screw each offset clip into the frame so that it overlaps the canvas stretcher bars and holds the canvas firmly in place.
  5. Use additional clips for larger or heavier canvases if required.
  6. 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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