How To Frame A Canvas With Mat

Floating frames for canvas artwork.

How to frame a canvas with mat.

Before you frame a canvas measure the picture to within 1 16th of an inch on each side to ensure you get a perfect fit then purchase a frame that size from a craft store. In that case glazing is recommended to protect the mat board. What you ll need to frame a canvas. Protective glazing usually isn t needed for oil or acrylic.

Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color. Highlight your canvas artwork with elegant floater frames. These sleek frames create a magically suspended look that adds polish and depth to your art. But for canvas art mats don t work.

We carry a wide selection of frame styles and sizes with options for many popular stretched canvas depths. Here s the exact saw that i have from the ryobi combo kit. You can mount smaller canvas paintings with mat board. Linen liners can be added to any linen liner compatible frame and to 3 4 framed stretched canvas.

If you want to frame your canvas painting you can mount it on a stretcher and fit the stretcher inside a frame. Lay the frame down on a flat surface and place the canvas inside of the frame with the painted side down. Mats are great with photos posters fine art prints diplomas or watercolors. Framing a painted canvas with a colored mat is not only a great way to complement the artwork but to preserve the artwork for years to come.

Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard. Lattice or 1 3 s or 1 2 s in the length of your canvas perimeter. I used 3 of my 4 ft pieces. I could have used my miter saw but i used my ryobi circular saw.