If you want to frame your canvas painting you can mount it on a stretcher and fit the stretcher inside a frame.
How to frame a canvas with mat.
Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color.
These sleek frames create a magically suspended look that adds polish and depth to your art.
What you ll need to frame a canvas.
You can mount smaller canvas paintings with mat board.
Here s the exact saw that i have from the ryobi combo kit.
In that case glazing is recommended to protect the mat board.
Floating frames for canvas artwork.
Lattice or 1 3 s or 1 2 s in the length of your canvas perimeter.
Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard.
We carry a wide selection of frame styles and sizes with options for many popular stretched canvas depths.
Mats are great with photos posters fine art prints diplomas or watercolors.
But for canvas art mats don t work.
Highlight your canvas artwork with elegant floater frames.
Instead add a linen liner to create the same transition from art to frame that mats do for pictures on paper.
I used 3 of my 4 ft pieces.
Use a mat made from acid free materials and labeled as archival mats prevent the artwork from pressing against the glass and thus protect the painting from moisture damage.
Lay the frame down on a flat surface and place the canvas inside of the frame with the painted side down.
I could have used my miter saw but i used my ryobi circular saw.
It s a great starter set for diyers here s a cheaper option too.
Linen liners can be added to any linen liner compatible frame and to 3 4 framed stretched canvas.