Floating Frame
The best black floating frame for art 3/4 inch thick or less. This contemporary floater features a smooth clean finish.
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Floating frames, also called floater frames, are designed to show the full edge of canvas and panel artwork while creating a clean shadow gap between the art and the frame. Choose from custom sizes, rabbet depths, reveals, and finishes so your piece looks gallery-ready the moment it goes on the wall. If you are still comparing frame types, it can also help to review All Picture Frames, Custom Wood Picture Frames, and Custom Metal Picture Frames.
Shop Floating Frames by Artwork Type
Floating frames are best for artwork where the edge of the canvas or panel should remain visible. Use these collections to choose the right floater-frame direction based on artwork thickness, substrate type, and whether you want a wood or metal presentation. If you need more help before choosing a collection, useful supporting pages include our floater frame guide and Canvas Stretcher Bars.
Floating Frame Collections
Floater Frames For Canvas
Custom wood floater frames sized for stretched canvas artwork and gallery-ready reveals.
Panel Floating FramesLow-rabbet floating frames made for canvas boards, art panels, and shallow artwork.
Canvas Panel Frame BundlesBundle options that make it easier to frame multiple canvas boards or rigid panels together.
Metal Floater FramesSleek aluminum floater frames for modern canvas and gallery presentations.
Featured Floating Frame Products
White Oak Canvas Floater Frame
Natural white oak floater frame for canvas paintings that need a warm gallery-quality wood finish.
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Black Floater Frame
Ideal floater frame for one-inch-deep canvas or less with a crisp contemporary profile.
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Black Floating Frame
A clean black floating frame designed for artwork up to 1-1/2 inches thick.
From $29.29
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How to Choose a Floating Frame
Floating frames work differently from traditional picture frames because they leave the edge of the artwork exposed and create a visible shadow gap. The right choice usually comes down to the artwork thickness, the reveal you want, and whether a wood or metal floater better suits the final presentation. For broader context, it can also help to compare Canvas Picture Frames, Custom Wood Picture Frames, and Nielsen Metal Picture Frames before you commit to a floater profile.
Start with the Artwork
Floating frames are best for painted canvases, wood panels, and canvas boards where the edge treatment is part of the design.
Choose Reveal and Depth
Most artists prefer a small even reveal around the art, while thicker artwork needs a deeper rabbet so the piece sits properly in the frame.
Wood or Metal
Wood floater frames give you a warmer gallery finish, while metal floater frames create a sleeker and more contemporary edge.
Optional Floating Frame Accessories
Complete your floating-frame project with the add-on components that help protect artwork, support the finished piece, and make custom framing more flexible for canvas, panel art, and mixed media. These support items work especially well alongside Panel Floating Frames, Canvas Panel Frame Bundles, and other Picture Framing Supplies when you are building out a complete presentation package.
Canvas Stretcher Bars
Custom stretcher bars for building and supporting canvas used in floater frame displays.
Art Securing Hardware
Hardware options for securing artwork and supporting custom framing projects.
Floating Frame FAQ
These quick answers cover the most common questions artists have before ordering a floater frame. For broader comparison, you can also review Custom Metal Picture Frames, Custom Wood Picture Frames, and our complete floater frame guide if you want more detail.
What is a floating frame?
A floating frame is an L-shaped frame that mounts your canvas or panel from the back so it appears to float inside the opening, leaving a visible shadow gap around the artwork.
Do I need glass or acrylic with a floating frame?
Most canvas paintings do not require glass or acrylic in a floating frame. Panels, mixed media, or delicate surfaces may benefit from acrylic glazing for extra protection.
What size floating frame should I order?
Measure the width, height, and thickness of your artwork, then choose a frame sized to those dimensions with your preferred reveal. Our guides explain how to measure and choose the right opening for your frame.
Can floating frames be used for canvas boards and panels?
Yes. We offer floating frames designed specifically for canvas board and panel artwork, with shallower rabbets and mounting options that support thinner substrates.
How much reveal should I leave around my art in a floating frame?
Many artists prefer a small, even gap between 3/16 and 1/2 inch total, depending on the size of the artwork. Smaller pieces often look best with a tighter gap, while larger canvases can handle a wider reveal.
Can I get custom sizes for my floating frame?
Yes. WebPictureFrames.com builds custom floating frames to your exact artwork measurements so you are not limited to standard sizes.
