A canvas stretcher for all your heavy canvas needs

A canvas stretcher is a wooden framework over which artists stretch and mount their canvases. Earlier used only by professional artists to construct frames for their artwork, the use of stretcher bars has picked-up in recent times in the home print market due to the increasing popularity of giclee canvas printing. Some people use the frames to mount not only paintings but also other treasured possessions like a certificate, card or even a t-shirt. Since canvases come in a range of sizes, their frames are also available in many different thickness and length configurations. Based on their strength these frames can be divided into five different types- medium (Std) duty, light duty bars, medium/heavy Goldilocks, heavy duty midi, and super heavy duty. The heavy duty stretcher bars are designed to be used in frames for very large canvas sizes. 

Heavy duty canvas stretcher: Heavy-duty performance for all your framework needs

These bars are made from kiln-dried fir or pine and are manufactured to high standards. The long bars meant for a heavy canvas stretcher are sectioned together using finger splines that greatly increase the bars resistance to twist and bow. In most good quality stretcher bars, the edges are 'eased' for smoother stretching with lesser resistance. To prevent the canvas from coming into contact with the inside breadth of the stretcher frame, heavy duty stretcher bars have a 3/4 inch raise. Despite being designed for heavy-duty use, these stretcher bars are straight-grained and light weight making them easier to handle.

Display Your Art Work in Beautiful Stretcher Bars

Artist stretcher bars are an important tool for artists to work; these frames are used for stretching and holding the canvas in place so that it creates a smooth surface to work on. Depending on artist requirements and canvas sizes, the companies online provide a variety of frames to choose from. They can even custom design the frames according to specific needs, so pick a company that can understand what you need and can create beautiful frames using best quality wood within your budget. Made with kiln dried fir or pine wood, these stretcher bars have a perfect finish and are great for displaying finished art works at exhibitions and art galleries. 

Do not compromise on quality when purchasing stretcher frames, but always remember not to over spend on something that you can buy for much less. A frame made with wood that has slight knots will not affect the quality or strength of the frames, whereas a knot free frame will cost you a fortune. There are a variety of artist stretcher bars to choose from, you can order the most preferred standard duty stretcher frames, light weight frames for smaller canvas, Goldilocks are perfect for giving your artworks a side profile view, a midi or heavy duty and super heavy duty frames are ideal for large fabrics. These stretcher bars are made with straight grained and lightweight wood that helps reduce the overall weight of the frames. No matter what frame you choose, it will be delivered to you. And in case there is a damaged frame it will be replaced immediately by the company.

Display Artworks In Beautiful Stretcher Bars

Finding the right art stretcher bars are important to stretch the canvas perfectly without creating too much stress. A good frame stretches the entire canvas and not just the edges; it has a round edge that is slightly raised to make sure the fabric does not touch the wood to avoid tearing. When you purchase good quality and heavy duty stretcher bars, it can be used as a frame, so artists do not have to re-frame the finished art work when showcasing it at exhibitions or art galleries. Frames made with kiln dried fir or pine wood will remain in good condition for a long time, to further increase their life it is recommended that you use braces. With time and exposure to moisture and tension the wooden frames will eventually begin to bend or twist slightly, hence to avoid this braces are installed. 

There are plenty on companies online that manufacture a variety of art stretcher bars. You can select frames as per your art work and canvas size, picking the right size and type of frame makes sure that you work comfortably and do not spend extra money. For small canvas you must select a light weight stretcher bars. The most preferred and widely used frames are the standard or medium duty. If you want slightly bigger frames you can either opt for Goldilocks or midi frames. In case of big paintings and to hold a large canvas, place an order for a super heavy duty stretcher frame. Your selected frames will be delivered to your doorstep within a matter of days.