Canvas Floater Frames Ireland | Wholesale Canvas Tray Frames
Strand Framing are Ireland's leading manufacturer of gallery quality canvas floater frames (also called tray frames). With over 30 years of experience, we supply wholesale canvas floater frames to artists, photographers, galleries, and resellers across Ireland and the UK.
Our canvas floater frame range is the ideal solution for framing original artwork and reproduction prints on canvas. Available in five different profiles and multiple depth configurations — choose from shallow (2032), standard (2044/2048), and deep edge (2055/3349) options to suit your canvas stretcher depth.
Our Canvas floater frames come complete with a Blanco backing (cream painted MDF back, washable). Each frame is hand finished by our professionals.
- Gallery Quality Canvas Floater Frames Ireland
- Available in off white, white & black
- Blanco backing included — washable
- Each frame is hand finished
- Integrated hanging system included
Canvas Floater Tray Frames
Frames for canvas
Introducing our new range of Canvas Floater Frames or otherwise known as our tray frame range. This is an ideal solution for framing original artwork on canvas. They are great frames for paintings on canvas. Available in a five different profiles and also a number of configurations. These frames are a ready made solution for artists, photographers and resellers wishing to frame their original or reproduction canvas panels and also to individuals interested in floating three dimensional pieces in a tray frame.
Please read our in depth guide on ordering canvas floater frames before you purchase
Guide To Ordering Canvas Floater Frames
Still a little unsure on the correct frame you need? View our guide to ordering canvas floater frames here. CLICK HERE FOR GUIDE
Alternatively you can email us on info@strandframing.com and one of our team will get back to you .
2032 Limed Canvas Floater Frame
- 20mm wide canvas floater profile
- 32mm Deep Outer edge, 24mm depth from mounting area to the face
- Designed for slim, 20mm or standard edge stretchers
2044 Limed Canvas Floater Frame
- 20mm wide canvas floater profile
- 44mm Deep Outer edge, 35mm depth from mounting area to the face
- Designed for slim, up to 30mm or standard edge stretchers
2048 Limed Canvas Floater Frame
- 20mm wide canvas floater profile
- 48mm Deep Outer edge, 40mm depth from mounting area to the face
- Designed for deep, up to 40mm or deep edge stretchers
2055 Limed Canvas Floater Frame
- 20mm wide canvas floater profile
- 55mm Deep Outer edge, 46mm depth from mounting area to the face
- Designed for deep, up to 40mm or deep edge stretchers
3349 Limed Canvas Floater Frame
- 33mm wide canvas floater profile
- 49mm Deep Outer edge, 35mm depth from mounting area to the face
- Designed for slim, up to 30mm or standard edge stretchers
2055 Limed Canvas Floater Frame
- Standard edge 20mm wide canvas floater profile
- 32mm Deep Outer edge, 24mm depth from mounting area to the face
- Designed for slim, 20mm or standard edge stretchers
Frequently Asked Questions About Canvas Floater Frames
A canvas floater frame (also called a tray frame) is designed specifically for stretched canvas artwork. The canvas sits inside the frame with a small gap between the canvas edge and the frame, creating the illusion that the artwork is 'floating' within the frame. This showcases the full canvas including the sides, giving a contemporary gallery finish.
Measure the outer dimensions of your stretched canvas (width x height) and the depth of your stretcher bars. For the floater frame, you'll order based on your canvas outer size. Ensure you select a frame depth that accommodates your canvas thickness - slim edge canvases (18-20mm), standard edge (35-40mm), or deep edge (45mm+).
Choose based on your canvas depth: 2032 profile (24mm internal depth) for slim 18-20mm stretchers, 2044 profile (35mm depth) for standard stretchers up to 30mm, 2048 profile (40mm depth) for standard-deep stretchers, 2055 profile (46mm depth) for deep edge canvases, or 3349 profile (35mm depth with 33mm wide face) for a broader frame look.
Yes! We offer floater frames with blank stretched canvas pre-fitted, ready for painting or printing. This is ideal for artists who want a ready-to-use canvas with frame, or for customers ordering canvas prints that arrive framed. Select the 'Fitted Canvas' option in the relevant collection to see these complete packages.
Our canvas floater frames come in three popular finishes: White (clean contemporary look), Black (dramatic, gallery-style), and Natural/Limed (light wood grain effect). All frames are solid wood with hand-finished corners. For custom colours or special finishes, please contact us.
The canvas sits on a ledge inside the frame and is secured from behind using offset clips or screws through the stretcher bars into the frame. Our frames include a Blanco backing board (cream-painted MDF) which covers the back for a clean, professional finish. The hanging system is integrated into the frame.
Yes, as manufacturers we offer competitive wholesale pricing on canvas floater frames. Bulk discounts apply automatically - the more frames you order, the better the per-unit price. We supply artists, galleries, print studios, and resellers across Ireland and the UK. Contact us for trade account setup and volume pricing.
Absolutely. While we stock popular standard sizes, we can manufacture canvas floater frames to any custom dimensions. Simply specify your canvas outer size and depth, and we'll make the frame to fit perfectly. Custom frames are typically ready within 5-7 working days.
Our floater frames create a gap of approximately 5-8mm between the canvas edge and the inner frame edge. This 'floating' effect showcases the full canvas including painted edges while protecting the artwork. The gap can be adjusted slightly during fitting depending on your preference.
Yes, our solid wood floater frames are robust enough for large and heavy canvas artwork. For very large pieces (over 1 metre), we recommend our wider profile frames (3349 or 2055) for additional strength. All frames include integrated hanging systems suitable for the frame size. Contact us for advice on framing large-scale artwork.
