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Canvas Floater Frames
Canvas floater frames hold a stretched canvas from behind, creating a small shadow gap so the artwork appears to float within the frame. This gallery style design keeps the entire painting including the edges fully visible while adding depth and a clean, professional presentation.
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Cardinali White Floater Frames - Renewal CoreStarting At: $13.29
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To Price $226.99
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Cardinali Cool Grey Floater Frames - Renewal CoreStarting At: $13.29
From Price $13.29
To Price $226.99
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Cardinali Antique Silver Floater Frames - Renewal CoreStarting At: $13.29
From Price $13.29
To Price $226.99
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Cardinali Antique Gold Floater Frames - Renewal CoreStarting At: $13.29
From Price $13.29
To Price $226.99
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Cardinali Black Floater Frames - Renewal CoreStarting At: $13.29
From Price $13.29
To Price $151.89
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Duo Practica Canvas and Cardinali Floater Frame SetsStarting At: $19.59
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Floating Frames For Canvas
Display your canvas artwork the way a professional gallery would with a floating frame for canvas. With a large selection of floater frames made and designed for art, Jerry's is the online store artists choose to buy there floater frames. Canvas floater frames are specially designed frames that create the illusion of a floating canvas or panels. The painting appears suspended or "floating" inside the frame rather than pressed against it. The result is a clean, gallery-style presentation that emphasizes the work. At Jerry’s Artarama, you’ll find more floater frame options than anywhere else, from big & bold to slender & ornate.
What is a floater frame for canvas?
A floater frame for canvas leaves a space between the edge of the canvas and the start of the frame so that no artwork is covered by the frame. A floater frame is designed to hold a stretched canvas from the back, leaving a visible gap so the artwork appears to float within the frame while keeping all edges exposed. Canvas floater frames give canvas paintings a sophisticated look and provide viewers with a sense of three-dimensional depth. The dark interior of the frames makes it appear as if your canvas or panel is floating in space!
How to Choose the Right Floater Frame Size and Depth?
To choose the right floater frame size and depth, match the frame’s interior dimensions exactly to your stretched canvas size (for example, a 16" × 20" canvas requires a 16" × 20" floater frame), then select a frame depth that corresponds to your canvas thickness—typically 3/4", 1-1/2", or 2" gallery wrap. The frame should create a small, even gap (usually 1/8"–1/4") around the canvas so the artwork appears suspended without touching the sides. Always measure the canvas depth from the back stretcher bar to the painted surface to ensure a flush, secure fit that preserves the floating effect and provides stable support. Find the top selling colors such as a black floating frame and a white floating frame: We Recommend: Cardinali Renewal Core Floater Frames
Why do artists choose floater frames instead of traditional frames?
Floater frames provide structural support while showcasing the entire canvas without overlap, offering a modern gallery appearance that emphasizes the artwork itself. Many professional artists prefer this presentation because it enhances depth, shadow, and visual separation from the wall. To put a canvas in a floater frame, you start by gathering the materials you need. Art frames usually come with hardware such as offset clips and screws.
How Do I Measure a Canvas Floater Frame To Install Canvas?
To measure a stretched canvas floater frame to install your canvas, you should measure your canvas three times horizontally (top, middle, and bottom) and three times vertically (side, center, and side). These measurements will enable you to know whether the canvas is bowed along any edges.
Next, measure the canvas across its diagonal both ways. This measurement will tell you whether the canvas is square. If for some reason, the canvas is a bit trapezoidal, you’ll want to leave a larger space between the canvas and the frame so it’s less noticeable.
Lastly, measure the depth of your canvas to ensure your floater frame allows your canvas to sit flush with the front of the frame. Having canvas surfaces level with the front of the frame creates a stunning visual.
Depending on how much space you want between your canvas and frame, add double this amount to both the length and width dimensions. For example, if you want a ¼” gap between your canvas and the frame, add ½” to the length and height measurements you took of your canvas to obtain the correct frame size.
Next, measure the canvas across its diagonal both ways. This measurement will tell you whether the canvas is square. If for some reason, the canvas is a bit trapezoidal, you’ll want to leave a larger space between the canvas and the frame so it’s less noticeable.
Lastly, measure the depth of your canvas to ensure your floater frame allows your canvas to sit flush with the front of the frame. Having canvas surfaces level with the front of the frame creates a stunning visual.
Depending on how much space you want between your canvas and frame, add double this amount to both the length and width dimensions. For example, if you want a ¼” gap between your canvas and the frame, add ½” to the length and height measurements you took of your canvas to obtain the correct frame size.
Trust Jerry’s Artarama For High-Quality Floater Frames
At Jerry’s Artarama, we only carry the finest brands, and we are committed to 100% customer satisfaction. Find the best art supplies and framing at a great value and enjoy personalized and expert service. We’ve been empowering artists for over 50 years! Shop for the ideal canvas floater frame for your artwork at Jerry’s.
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