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36x40 Floater Frames
Give a large statement canvas a finished, gallery-ready presence by adding a clean floating reveal that outlines the artwork without covering its face. A floater frame sized for 36 x 40 inch art is built to support a stretched canvas or mounted/cradled panel while keeping the full image area visible, so the piece looks intentional on the wall—above a sofa, in a hallway, or as the anchor of a room.
This size is a common choice for oversized paintings, bold portrait or landscape compositions, and contemporary panel work where the edges matter. Floater frames create the signature “float” effect by holding the artwork from the back and leaving a consistent space around the perimeter, emphasizing scale and giving the work structure without distracting from it.
To get the right fit, buy by the artwork size (36x40) and confirm the depth of your stretcher bars or panel so the frame’s depth support is compatible. Because large canvases can vary slightly, measure across multiple points for squareness before ordering. If you’re framing a series, keeping the same reveal and finish across multiple 36x40 pieces helps the set read as cohesive. For a broader overview of how floating presentation works on canvas and panels, see Floating Frames for Canvas & Panels.
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V3978
$144.52
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.
V3962
$144.52
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
Ideal floater frame for 3/4" deep canvas or less. This dark espresso brown flat finish may burnish if mishandled.
V625
$307.67
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.
V848
$257.37
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.
V623
$307.67
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.
V3958
$160.67
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.
V3972
$131.49
Supports artwork up to 3/8'' deep
Width: 7/8 |
Frame Depth : 3/8
Ideal floater frame for 3/8" deep canvas or less. Mahogany panel frame.
V3990
$160.67
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.
V849
$257.37
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.
Vgreen
20% OFF $207.13 $166.10
Supports artwork up to 1 3/4'' deep
Width: 3/4 |
Frame Depth : 1 7/8
MOULDING HAS A OFF WHITE FOOT.
V626
$348.87
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.
V3980
$150.47
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.
V3970
$144.52
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.
V3955
$144.52
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.
V1291
$129.87
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.
V3975
$131.49
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.
V3981
$160.67
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
The best black floating frame for art 1-1/2 inch thick or less. This contemporary floater features a smooth clean finish.
V3991
$144.52
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.
V3960
$131.49
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.
V552
$255.03
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.
V3969
$160.67
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.
v180-1
$180.60
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.
V3973
$131.49
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.
V89
$232.36
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.
V3977
$144.52
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.
V3965
$160.67
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
V88
$233.23
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.
V3943
$192.39
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.
V3954
$144.52
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.
v116-1
$161.34
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.
V3963
$160.67
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.
V3953
$131.49
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.
V3941
$136.08
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!
V3952
$160.67
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.
V3959
$160.67
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.
V3964
$131.49
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.
V87
$227.14
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.
V3987
$150.47
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.
V3982
$144.52
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.
V3968
$193.27
Supports artwork up to 2 1/4'' deep
Width: 9/16 |
Frame Depth : 2 1/4
Extra large float frame for canvas art. Made for large art on thicker than normal stretcher bars.
V3986
$160.67
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.
V4996
15% OFF $212.87 $181.23
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.
V3966
$145.81
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.
V3979
$166.62
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.
V3983
$131.49
Supports artwork up to 3/8'' deep
Width: 7/8 |
Frame Depth : 3/8
Ideal floater frame for 3/8" deep canvas or less. Black panel frame.
V3976
$144.52
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.
V3957
$160.67
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. Cherry finish floater frame.
V3956
$160.67
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.
V3984
$160.67
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.
How a 36x40 floater frame should fit
A 36x40 floater frame is intended to fit artwork that measures 36 inches by 40 inches. The frame is designed so the canvas or panel appears to “float” inside it, with a visible reveal around the edges. The frame typically does not overlap the front face of the art, making it a strong choice when you want the entire painted or printed surface to remain visible.
Measure before you buy (especially at this size)
- Confirm artwork size: Measure the canvas/panel itself (36x40), not an outside frame dimension.
- Check depth/thickness: Measure the depth of your stretcher bars or cradled panel so the frame’s depth support can fully hold the artwork from the back.
- Check squareness: Large canvases can be slightly out of square—measure across multiple points to avoid fit surprises.
- Plan for weight and stability: Oversized pieces can be heavier; choose a build appropriate for substantial wall art and secure mounting.
- Decide orientation: 36x40 works in portrait or landscape—confirm your wall layout and hanging plan.
When this 36x40 floater-frame intent is the right choice
Choose this collection when you already have a 36x40 stretched canvas (acrylic or oil painting, for example) or a similarly sized mounted/cradled panel and want a modern, gallery-style finish that highlights the edges and scale. It’s especially effective for statement pieces in living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, offices, and hospitality or wellness spaces where a clean, polished presentation matters.
When a 36x40 floater frame is NOT the best fit
- Your art is not mounted or cradled: If the piece is paper-based or needs a front-covering presentation, a floater frame may not be the right approach.
- Your artwork isn’t actually 36x40: If your canvas is 35 7/8" x 40" or varies more than expected, you may need a different size or a custom approach.
- Your depth is incompatible: If the canvas/panel depth doesn’t match what the frame can support, the fit and stability can suffer.
Style and presentation decisions that matter at 36x40
At this scale, the frame becomes part of the room’s visual architecture. A minimal profile keeps attention on the artwork and the floating reveal, while a more substantial profile can help the piece feel grounded and intentional on a large wall. If you’re framing multiple works for a show or a client install, keep the reveal and finish consistent across the series for a cohesive presentation.
Helpful related resources
- Floater Picture Frames Complete Guide for a deeper explanation of floating reveals and fit.
- Floater Frames for Canvas if you need to explore other sizing or presentation options for canvas.
- Art panel frame options if your 36x40 piece is a mounted or cradled panel and you’re comparing approaches.
Nearby size alternatives (if your measurements don’t match)
If your artwork is close but not exactly 36x40, consider moving to a nearby floater-frame size so the fit and reveal stay clean and intentional. Common alternatives around this scale include 30x40, 32x40, 36x36, 36x48, 40x40, and 24x36.
