Canvas Stretching
We partner with designers, architects, hotels, hospitals, and corporate clients to provide tailored framing solutions that enhance your spaces.
Stretching canvas involves securing a canvas material (like cotton or linen) onto a stretcher frame to create a taut surface for painting. This process typically involves folding the canvas over the edges of the frame, securing it with staples or glue, and ensuring even tension to prevent buckling or warping.
Our Process Contains:
1. Prepare the stretcher frame:
Assemble the stretcher bars into a frame, ensuring they are securely connected.
2. Lay the canvas:
Place the canvas on the stretcher frame, aligning the edges.
3. Fold and staple/glue:
Fold the edges of the canvas over the frame and secure them with staples or glue, starting with the center of each side and working outwards.
4. Maintain tension:
Use pliers or your hands to pull the canvas tight as you staple or glue it in place.
5. Trim excess:
Trim any excess canvas that extends beyond the back of the stretcher frame.
6. Corner treatment:
Fold and secure the corners of the canvas to create clean and finished edges.
Canvas stretching at a frame shop is done to preserve the canvas, prepare it for framing, and ensure a high-quality, professional finish. Stretching prevents warping and protects the artwork from damage. It also provides a firm, taut surface for painting or display.
Here’s why canvas stretching is a valuable service:
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Preservation and Protection:Stretching a canvas helps prevent it from warping or sagging over time, which can damage the artwork or the canvas itself.
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Perfect Image Alignment:Professionals can ensure the canvas is stretched evenly and that the image is perfectly aligned with the stretcher bars.
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Ready for Framing or Display:A stretched canvas is ready for framing or for display as a gallery wrap, without the need for further preparation.
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Professional Finish:Experienced framers can achieve a tight, flat surface with perfectly folded and affixed corners, ensuring a high-quality, professional look.
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Cost-Effective Solution:Compared to buying pre-stretched canvases, stretching at a frame shop can be a more cost-effective option, especially for larger or custom sizes, says Portfolio Picture Framers.
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Convenience:You can have your canvas stretched and prepared for display in one visit, saving you time and effort.
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Expertise:Professionals have the experience and tools to handle different canvas types and sizes, ensuring a quality stretch.