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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
A compact shallow canvas floater frame with smooth black color and clean contemporary lines.
V3962
$144.52
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
A minimal canvas floater frame combining a narrow face, flat espresso-brown finish, and shallow artwork capacity.
V625
$307.67
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 5/16 |
Frame Depth : 1 5/8
Made from genuine solid walnut hardwood with authentic natural grain, a warm classic-brown color, and subtle luster. Its narrow face gives canvas artwork a refined perimeter without a broad border.
V848
$257.37
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 1 1/2 |
Frame Depth : 1 5/8
Surrounds canvas artwork with a wide ivory-white face and visible rustic distressing. Its substantial proportions create a statement border, while the deep profile supports compatible artwork up to 1-5/8 inches deep.
V623
$307.67
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 5/16 |
Frame Depth : 1 5/8
Made from genuine solid Walnut hardwood this frame provides the visual depth of a near-black frame with the warmth and authentic grain of its genuine solid walnut hardwood. Its narrow proportions create a dark natural presentation without a broad border.
V3958
$160.67
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Light walnut-look deep floater frame with warm brown grain character and a slender face.
V3972
$131.49
Supports artwork up to 3/8'' deep
Width: 7/8 |
Frame Depth : 3/8
A wide-face panel frame with dark red-brown color and pronounced warm grain character.
V3990
$160.67
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
A pale blonde tone and natural grain look give this profile a light, warm-neutral appearance. Its narrow face keeps the frame minimal.
V849
$257.37
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 1 1/2 |
Frame Depth : 1 5/8
Gives canvas art a substantial industrial perimeter through a wide distressed gray face. Its finish recalls vintage iron or steel tubing, while its deep proportions accommodate compatible artwork up to 1-5/8 inches deep.
Vgreen
20% OFF $207.13 $165.71
Supports artwork up to 1 3/4'' deep
Width: 3/4 |
Frame Depth : 1 7/8
A vivid pop-green floater frame that combines glossy simulated grain character with a contrasting off-white foot.
V626
$348.87
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 5/16 |
Frame Depth : 1 5/8
Made from genuine solid maple hardwood with a pale natural color and authentic grain. Its narrow face maintains a light, minimalist presence while the deep profile supports artwork up to 1-5/8 inches deep.
V3980
$150.47
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
A shallow canvas floater frame with a narrow face and warm-gold metallic accent.
V3970
$144.52
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
A shallow canvas floater frame with a compact face and warm, dark walnut-look finish.
V3955
$144.52
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
A shallow canvas floater frame pairing a narrow face with a soft whitewash appearance.
V1291
$129.87
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 5/16 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
A compact floater frame for shallower artwork. Its warm mahogany-look brown finish has an understated traditional character, while the narrow face keeps the presentation focused on the image.
V3975
$131.49
Supports artwork up to 3/8'' deep
Width: 7/8 |
Frame Depth : 3/8
A minimalist white panel frame with a wide face and smooth, contemporary finish character.
V3981
$160.67
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
A smooth black option in the coordinated deep floater series. Its clean finish and narrow visible face create crisp definition around deeper canvas artwork without the visual weight of a wide profile.
V3991
$144.52
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
A shallow canvas floater frame with compact proportions and a dark charcoal-like gray finish.
V3960
$131.49
Supports artwork up to 3/8'' deep
Width: 7/8 |
Frame Depth : 3/8
A wide-face panel frame with an aged weathered-white finish and balanced visual weight.
V552
$255.03
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 5/16 |
Frame Depth : 1 5/8
Combines a champagne silver-gold tone with black contrast in a slender contemporary profile. Its narrow face provides restrained metallic definition while its deep capacity.
V3969
$160.67
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
This soft gray-taupe floater frame is designed for coordinated gallery-wall presentations and deeper artwork. Its narrow face supplies subtle definition without the stronger contrast of black or dark gray.
v180-1
$180.60
Supports artwork up to 1 1/2'' deep
Width: 1/4 |
Frame Depth : 1 1/2
Light-grain canvas floater frame with a calm natural-looking finish, narrow visible face, and understated contemporary character.
V3973
$131.49
Supports artwork up to 3/8'' deep
Width: 7/8 |
Frame Depth : 3/8
A casual whitewash panel frame that combines a pale finish with balanced wide-face proportions.
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
A shallow canvas floater with a compact face and warm cherry-look red-brown appearance.
V3965
$160.67
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Combines soft whitewash character with the minimal proportions of a narrow-face floater frame. It brings a pale rustic finish to deeper canvas artwork without the stronger visual weight of a wide molding face.
V88
$233.23
Supports artwork up to 1 3/4'' deep
Width: 3/4 |
Frame Depth : 1 7/8
Bright yellow high-gloss canvas floater frame with a broad color band and deep artwork capacity.
V3943
$192.39
Supports artwork up to 2 1/8'' deep
Width: 7/16 |
Frame Depth : 2 1/8
A smooth white canvas floater frame with clean lines, substantial proportions, and extra-deep artwork capacity.
V3954
$144.52
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
A shallow, narrow floater frame in a soft taupe finish that balances gray and brown.
v116-1
$161.34
Supports artwork up to 1 1/2'' deep
Width: 1/4 |
Frame Depth : 1 1/2
Combines a deep gray color with a weathered, open-grain look. Its exceptionally narrow face keeps visual weight low, while the profile supports compatible canvas or panel artwork up to 1-1/2 inches deep.
V3963
$160.67
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Weathered white deep floater frame with aged character and a narrow, visually light face.
V3953
$131.49
Supports artwork up to 3/8'' deep
Width: 7/8 |
Frame Depth : 3/8
A shallow panel frame combining a substantial face with a warm cherry-look red-brown appearance.
V3941
$136.08
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 1/2 |
Frame Depth : 1 5/8
A customization-led floater frame intended for painting, with an unfinished appearance, variable tone, and a balanced medium face.
V3952
$160.67
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
This dark gray floater frame offers a charcoal-like neutral that is softer in appearance than black. The narrow face maintains a restrained contemporary outline while the profile accommodates deeper artwork.
V3959
$160.67
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
This DIY-oriented canvas floater frame features a dark mahogany-look red-brown color with visible grain character. Its narrow face keeps attention on the art, while its deep capacity supports artwork up to 1-5/8 inches deep.
V3964
$131.49
Supports artwork up to 3/8'' deep
Width: 7/8 |
Frame Depth : 3/8
A light natural-looking panel frame with pale grain character and a substantial visible face.
V87
$227.14
Supports artwork up to 1 3/4'' deep
Width: 3/4 |
Frame Depth : 1 7/8
Vivid orange high-gloss canvas floater frame with a broad face, simulated grain appearance, and deep artwork capacity.
V3987
$150.47
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
A concise shallow floater frame with a narrow face and restrained warm-silver appearance.
V3982
$144.52
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
A minimalist shallow floater frame with a clean white finish and narrow contemporary proportions.
V3968
$193.27
Supports artwork up to 2 1/4'' deep
Width: 9/16 |
Frame Depth : 2 1/4
An extra-deep canvas floater frame with smooth black lines, substantial visual weight, and the catalog's greatest maximum artwork depth.
V3986
$160.67
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Pale maple-look deep floater frame with light grain character and a narrow contemporary face.
V3974
$128.10
Supports artwork up to 3/8'' deep
Width: 7/8 |
Frame Depth : 3/8
A dark espresso-brown panel frame with a smooth appearance and compact listed complete molding width.
V4996
15% OFF $212.87 $180.94
Supports artwork up to 1 3/8'' deep
Width: 1 5/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 3/8
Visually substantial wide black editorial floater' frame with gently felt texture, ebonized future walnut-look tones, and minimal earthy-visual variation.
V3966
$145.81
Supports artwork up to 1 1/8'' deep
Width: 5/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 1/8
A balanced mid-depth black floater frame with smooth lines, medium face width, and substantial visual weight.
V3979
$166.62
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Warm gold deep canvas floater frame with a clean finish and slender contemporary proportions.
V3983
$131.49
Supports artwork up to 3/8'' deep
Width: 7/8 |
Frame Depth : 3/8
A smooth black panel frame with a crisp, wide-face presentation for shallow artwork.
V3976
$144.52
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
A shallow canvas floater frame combining a narrow face with a light maple-look grain finish.
V3957
$160.67
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Warm red-brown color gives this deep canvas floater frame a classic cherry-look appearance. Its narrow face keeps the presentation visually light while accommodating artwork up to 1-5/8 inches deep.
V3956
$160.67
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Dark walnut-look deep floater frame with rich brown grain appearance and a slender face.
V3984
$160.67
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Clean white deep canvas floater frame with minimalist lines and restrained front-facing weight.
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.
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