Give a stretched canvas a clean, finished presentation with a wood floater frame that creates a visible reveal without covering the artwork face. Each frame is built to order using the exact outside width and height of the canvas.
Choose a profile by its verified maximum artwork depth. Canvas profiles in this collection accommodate artwork from 7/8 inch through 2-1/4 inches deep, with several capacities between those limits. Confirm the depth listed for the individual frame before ordering. For canvas approaching or exceeding 2 inches thick, compare our deep floater frames. For thin rigid artwork, browse floater frames for art panels.
A floater frame surrounds the canvas while leaving a visible gap-often called the reveal-so the artwork appears to "float" inside the frame. Unlike traditional frames that overlap the front edge, a floater frame is designed to keep the artwork face fully visible while adding a crisp, finished border.
If you're framing paper, posters, or photos that need glazing and mats, this page is not the right fit. Start with other framing approaches in the Picture Framing Guides.
Floater frames for canvas depend on three measurements. Get these right before choosing a profile or placing an order.
Best practice: measure in more than one spot. If the canvas or panel is slightly out of square, use the largest accurate width and height. If the variation is significant, contact a framing specialist before ordering.
Order by the exact outside width and height of your finished canvas or panel. Do not add extra space for the reveal-the floater frame is designed with the proper allowance built in.
Need a quick reference for common sizing logic? See Floater Frame Sizes for Canvas and Mounted Artwork.
Depth fit is required, and profiles vary. Confirm your artwork depth first, then select a floater profile that supports it.
These wood floater frames are designed for stretched canvas and can also work for rigid artwork (such as cradled panels or wood panels) when the depth and mounting method are appropriate.
If your art is a thin, rigid panel and you want panel-specific options, consider Floating Frames for Art Panels.
Also consider face width (visual weight): larger canvases often look balanced with a bolder moulding, while smaller pieces can benefit from a cleaner, narrower presence.
For step-by-step help, use How To Install Art In A Floater Frame. For deeper background and terminology, see The Complete Guide To Choosing A Floater Frame and the Floater Frame glossary entry.
Browse these examples to compare looks and finishes (confirm sizing and depth support on each page):
These custom wood floater frames are handcrafted, made in the USA, and built to order. If your canvas is unusually deep, slightly out of square, or you're mounting a rigid panel and want to confirm the best approach, framing specialists can help you choose the right profile, size, and mounting method.
