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18x18 Floater Frames
Give an 18 x 18 canvas a crisp, gallery-finished presentation by letting the artwork “float” inside the frame with a clean, even reveal around all four sides. A floater frame keeps the front face unobstructed while adding a strong outer border—ideal when the edges are painted, the wrap is part of the composition, or you want a modern, intentional look for a square piece.
This collection focuses on floater frames made to fit 18 x 18 inch artwork, most commonly stretched canvas and other mounted, ready-to-hang square wall art such as rigid panels and cradled panels. The square format is especially sensitive to small size mismatches, so choosing a frame built for the exact 18 x 18 size helps maintain a consistent gap and a balanced look.
Use an 18x18 floater frame to finish a new painting for a show, upgrade an existing square canvas with a cleaner edge reveal, or create a cohesive grid wall with multiple matching pieces. Before ordering, measure edge-to-edge to confirm the artwork is truly 18 x 18, and consider the depth/thickness of your canvas or panel so it seats properly within the frame. For a deeper overview of how float framing works and what to look for, see the complete guide to choosing a floater frame.
If your piece is not mounted (for example, it’s a paper print that needs glazing) or it isn’t actually square, this size-intent page won’t be the best match—confirm the artwork format and size first so the finished presentation looks precise and professional.
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V3977
$63.50
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
Ideal floater frame for 3/4" deep canvas or less. Cherry finish floater frame.
v116-1
$71.51
Supports artwork up to 1 1/2'' deep
Width: 1/4 |
Frame Depth : 1 1/2
Ideal floater frame for art 1-1/2" thick or less. Gray colored RAW wood natural wood veneer floater frame.
V552
$123.21
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 5/16 |
Frame Depth : 1 5/8
Ideal floater frame for art 1-1/2" thick or less. Champagne silver / gold and black wood floater frame features a contemporary modern look for original paintings on canvas.
V3982
$63.50
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
Ideal floater frame for art 3/4 inch thick or less. Contemporary white floater frame.
V625
$152.10
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 5/16 |
Frame Depth : 1 5/8
REAL WALNUT! Ideal floater frame for art 1-1/2" thick or less. This genuine solid walnut float frame represents the timeless quality that comes with the wisdom of selecting excellent materials when producing fine craftsmanship.
V87
$109.32
Supports artwork up to 1 3/4'' deep
Width: 3/4 |
Frame Depth : 1 7/8
Pop Orange! A bright colorful collection of high-gloss moulding.
V3980
$66.65
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
Ideal floater frame for art 3/4" thick or less. This gold-colored wood floater frame offers a contemporary floater look on a traditional gold picture frame finish.
V3984
$72.05
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Ideal floater frame for art 1-1/2 inch thick or less. This contemporary white floater frame is a Minimalist-Modernist marvel. The clean lines and complete lack of color allows the shape to be purely defined by shadows and light.
V3971
$56.86
Supports artwork up to 3/8'' deep
Width: 7/8 |
Frame Depth : 3/8
Ideal floater frame for 3/8" deep canvas or less. Gray panel frame.
V3955
$63.50
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
deal floater frame for art 3/4" thick or less. Whitewash float frame.
V3943
$92.57
Supports artwork up to 2 1/8'' deep
Width: 7/16 |
Frame Depth : 2 1/8
White extra large floating frame for art 2 thick or less. This contemporary floater frame features smooth clean lines.
V3986
$72.05
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Ideal floater frame for art 1-1/2" thick or less. Maple colored wood grain float frame.
V88
$112.61
Supports artwork up to 1 3/4'' deep
Width: 3/4 |
Frame Depth : 1 7/8
Ideal floater frame for art 1-3/4" thick or less. Pop Yellow! A bright and colorful new collection of high-gloss moulding.
V849
$127.95
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 1 1/2 |
Frame Depth : 1 5/8
Ideal floater frame for art 1-1/2" thick or less. The distressed finish of this wood floater frame is reminiscent of vintage iron steel tubing.
V3979
$75.20
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Ideal floater frame for art 1-1/2" thick or less. Gold floater frame.
V3975
$56.86
Supports artwork up to 3/8'' deep
Width: 7/8 |
Frame Depth : 3/8
Ideal floater frame for 3/8" deep canvas or less. White panel frame.
V3978
$63.50
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
The best black floating frame for art 3/4 inch thick or less. This contemporary floater features a smooth clean finish.
V3959
$72.05
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Dark mahogany floater frame are a unique, contemporary, alternative picture framing method designed to reveal the entire surface area of a stretched canvas, and to accentuate or “elevate” the painting. Ideal floater frame for art 1-1/2" thick or less.
V4996
15% OFF $103.45 $88.22
Supports artwork up to 1 3/8'' deep
Width: 1 5/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 3/8
Ideal floater frame for art 1-1/4" thick or less. Beautiful texture with natural ebonized walnut black tones, this black floater frame is perfect for canvas paintings depicting nature.
V3970
$63.50
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
Ideal floater frame for 3/4" deep canvas or less. Dark walnut frame colored frame.
V848
$127.95
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 1 1/2 |
Frame Depth : 1 5/8
Ideal floater frame for art 1-1/2" thick or less. This ivory colored wood floater frame features a unique set of characteristics not found in most picture frame mouldings.
V3973
$56.86
Supports artwork up to 3/8'' deep
Width: 7/8 |
Frame Depth : 3/8
Ideal floater frame for 3/8" deep canvas or less. Whitewash panel frame.
V4000
$91.46
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 3/4
This premium leafed soft gold floating frame has a rubbed top that reveals fine red lines.
V3952
$72.05
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Ideal floater frame for art 1-1/2" thick or less. Dark Gray float frame.
V91
$112.61
Supports artwork up to 1 3/4'' deep
Width: 3/4 |
Frame Depth : 1 7/8
Pop Blue! A bright colorful collection of high-gloss moulding.
V3990
$72.05
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Ideal floater frame for art 1-1/2" thick or less. Pine - fir wood finished floater frame.
V3941
$59.85
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 1/2 |
Frame Depth : 1 5/8
Totally raw wood ready to paint. This moulding is intended to be painted. It is raw wood so the frame could end up having different shades of wood. That means it might not match rail to rail. Make it your way!
V3969
$72.05
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Ideal floater frame for art 1-1/2 inch thick or less. Ideal for canvas paintings and also rigid panels such as encaustic wax paintings and epoxy-finished artworks on board.
V3966
$64.79
Supports artwork up to 1 1/8'' deep
Width: 5/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 1/8
Ideal floater frame for 1" deep canvas or less. Float frame for canvas art.
V3988
$61.87
Supports artwork up to 3/8'' deep
Width: 7/8 |
Frame Depth : 3/8
Ideal floater frame for 3/8" deep canvas or less. Silver panel frame.
V3958
$72.05
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Ideal floater frame for art 1-1/2" thick or less. Light Walnut colored Float Frame.
V623
$152.10
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 5/16 |
Frame Depth : 1 5/8
REAL WALNUT! Ideal floating art frame for art 1-1/2 inch thick or less. This is a dark espresso brown floater frame moulding. This solid wood is stained to be similar to black, while maintaining the warmth of a burnt umber.
V3985
$75.20
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Tall silver floater frame for art 1-1/2" thick or less.
V3961
$56.86
Supports artwork up to 3/8'' deep
Width: 7/8 |
Frame Depth : 3/8
Ideal floater frame for 3/8" deep canvas or less. Dark walnut finish panel frame.
v180-1
$81.57
Supports artwork up to 1 1/2'' deep
Width: 1/4 |
Frame Depth : 1 1/2
Ideal floater frame for art 1-1/2" thick or less. Light colored RAW wood natural wood veneer floater frame.
V3960
$56.86
Supports artwork up to 3/8'' deep
Width: 7/8 |
Frame Depth : 3/8
Ideal floater frame for 3/8" deep canvas or less. Weathered white panel frame.
V626
$174.24
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 5/16 |
Frame Depth : 1 5/8
REAL Maple! Ideal for canvas art 1-1/2 inch thick or less. Genuine maple will make a statement for any art.
Vgreen
20% OFF $98.51 $79.20
Supports artwork up to 1 3/4'' deep
Width: 3/4 |
Frame Depth : 1 7/8
MOULDING HAS A OFF WHITE FOOT.
V89
$112.14
Supports artwork up to 1 3/4'' deep
Width: 3/4 |
Frame Depth : 1 7/8
Ideal floater frame for art 1-3/4" thick or less. Pop Green! A bright and colorful new collection of high-gloss moulding.
V3965
$72.05
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Ideal floater frame for art 1-1/2" thick or less. Whitewash float frame
V3976
$63.50
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
Ideal floater frame for 3/4" deep canvas or less. Maple colored wood grain float frame.
V3953
$56.86
Supports artwork up to 3/8'' deep
Width: 7/8 |
Frame Depth : 3/8
Ideal floater frame for 3/8" deep canvas or less. Cherry colored floater frame.
V1291
$54.66
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 5/16 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
Ideal floater frame for art 3/4" thick or less. The warmth of this mahogany wood floater frame offers a soft understated beauty that is neutral for a multitude of interior settings.
V3987
$66.65
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
Ideal floater frame for art 3/4 inch thick or less. Contemporary warm silver floating frame offers a clean and concise look for stretched canvas paintings and cradled panels.
V3956
$72.05
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Ideal floater frame for art 1-1/2" thick or less. Dark walnut finish frame.
V3954
$63.50
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
Ideal floater frame for art 3/4 inch thick or less. This gray wood floater frame.
V3991
$63.50
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
Ideal floater frame for 3/4" deep canvas or less. Dark Gray float frame.
V3963
$72.05
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Ideal floater frame for art 1-1/2" thick or less. Weathered white floater frame.
V3964
$56.86
Supports artwork up to 3/8'' deep
Width: 7/8 |
Frame Depth : 3/8
Ideal floater frame for 3/8" deep canvas or less. Maple colored wood grain panel frame.
How an 18x18 floater frame should fit
A floater frame is designed so the artwork sits within the frame opening and appears to “float,” leaving a visible gap between the artwork edge and the frame. With a square 18 x 18 piece, that reveal is part of the design—small measurement errors can make the spacing look uneven.
- Measure edge-to-edge: Confirm the artwork is truly 18 x 18 inches before choosing this size.
- Expect a visible reveal: The gap is intentional and helps emphasize the square format.
- Plan the outside footprint: The overall framed size will be larger than 18 x 18, which matters for tight wall spaces or multi-piece grids.
Artwork types that pair best with this collection
18x18 floater frames are most appropriate when the artwork is mounted and ready to hang, and when the sides/edges are meant to remain visible.
- 18 x 18 stretched canvas (including gallery-wrapped canvases)
- 18 x 18 mounted canvas panels
- 18 x 18 rigid art panels (including wood panels and cradled panels)
- Square statement pieces used alone or as part of a series
Depth and edge conditions to check before you buy
Beyond the face size, the most common fit issue is depth/thickness. Canvases and cradled panels come in different profiles, and the frame needs to accommodate that depth so the artwork seats cleanly rather than sitting awkwardly recessed or protruding.
- Canvas/panel thickness: Choose a floater frame style that matches your artwork’s depth.
- Edge buildup: Heavy texture, thick paint, or resin along the sides can affect how the piece sits in the opening.
- Square accuracy: If the piece is slightly out of square, the reveal may look uneven once installed.
If you want a quick visual of how mounted artwork is secured inside a floater frame, reference how to install a stretched canvas or art panel into a floater frame.
When an 18x18 floater frame is NOT the right choice
This size-intent collection won’t be a good match if the artwork isn’t actually 18 x 18, if it’s rectangular, or if it’s not mounted in a way that can be float-framed. It’s also not ideal when you need the artwork edges covered rather than revealed.
- Not truly 18 x 18: Re-measure; even small differences can throw off the reveal on a square piece.
- Rectangular artwork: Consider a rectangular floater frame size instead of forcing a square fit.
- Unmounted work: If the piece requires a different presentation method, a floater frame may not be appropriate.
Alternatives if your measurements are close (or your project changes)
If your artwork measures slightly smaller or larger than expected, choosing a nearby size is often the cleanest solution. If you’re framing multiple pieces, consistency across the set is usually more important than mixing different profiles.
- Smaller square works: 16 x 16 or 12 x 12 floater frames
- Slightly larger square works: 20 x 20 floater frames
- Rectangular pieces: consider an 18 x 24 floater frame size if that matches your artwork
More help choosing the right floater frame
For broader options beyond this exact size, browse floating frames for canvas and panels or explore floater frames for canvas. If you’re still confirming dimensions, use how to measure artwork for a custom picture frame to avoid reveal and fit surprises.
