DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS
* The size recommendations for the following profiles assume the maximum tension (raw canvas to be gessoed).
Heavy Duty Basic Stretcher Bar Profile
- Economical choice for medium to large-sized canvases
- Laminated design produces very reliable, straight and stable support for canvases
- Uses heavier 3/4″ x 3″ braces to provide necessary frame support for bars longer than 36″
RECOMMENDED SIZE RANGE:
24 – 84 inches
(61 – 214 cm)
Heavy Duty Standard Stretcher Bar Profile
- Most commonly used large format stretcher profile
- Laminated design produces very reliable, straight, and stable support for canvases
- Uses heavier 3/4″ x 3″ braces to provide necessary frame support for bars longer than 36″. In some cases, our 1-1/8″ extra-heavy-duty braces may be recommended.
- Bars and braces longer than 96″ (240 cm) are often made in one or two sections using splice joints that are assembled with flush-mounted bolts. This makes it possible to ship large frames by courier and also allows for paintings to be folded for easier transportation once stretched.
RECOMMENDED SIZE RANGE:
72 – 120 inches
(183 – 305 cm)
Heavy Duty Professional Stretcher Bar Profile
- Ideal for very large frames or smaller frames where very high tension is required
- Laminated design produces very reliable, straight, and stable support for canvases
- Thicker profile also provides extra “set-back” space between the canvas and stretcher components, a feature favoured by artists who like to press hard on the canvas when applying paint
- Uses heavier 3/4″ x 3″ braces to provide necessary frame support for bars longer than 36″. In some cases, our 1-1/8″ extra-heavy-duty braces may be recommended.
- Bars and braces longer than 96″ (240 cm) are often made in one or two sections using splice joints that are assembled with flush-mounted bolts. This makes it possible to ship large frames by courier and also allows for paintings to be folded for easier transportation once stretched.
RECOMMENDED SIZE RANGE:
up to 144 inches
(up to 366 cm)
Extra Heavy Duty Standard / Professional Stretcher Bar Profile
- For extra-large stretchers over 120″ (300 cm) in length, we use a 3-ply laminated bar with 1-1/8″ x 3″ extra heavy duty braces to provide the necessary structural strength to provide the necessary structural strength to support a well-tensioned canvas
- Bars and braces longer than 96″ (240 cm) are often made in one or two sections using splice joints that are assembled with flush-mounted bolts. This makes it possible to ship large frames by courier and also allows for paintings to be folded for easier transportation once stretched.
RECOMMENDED SIZE RANGE:
10 – 20 feet
(3 – 6 meters)
Extra Heavy-Duty Standard
Aluminum Stretcher Bars
- For frames larger than 20 feet or for situations where a slimmer depth is desired than a wooden frame would allow at the size.
- Also ideal in situations where there are fluctuations in heat and humidity or fire codes prohibit the use of wood stretchers.
- Click here to learn more about Aluminum Stretcher Frames. Please call 1-800-561-4944 or email us to discuss your unique project requirements.
RECOMMENDED SIZE RANGE:
20 feet & up
(6 meters +)
