Step by step instructions step 1.
Canvas floater frame diy.
Diy floating canvas frame step 1 measure your canvas draw your plans.
Create the frame by placing the 1 x 3 inch boards in a square or rectangle.
Instructions cut your 1x2 s to size at a 90 miter we added 1 75 to both the length x width of our canvas measure from longest tip.
Diy floating frame for canvas step 1.
Add 2 1 2 inches to the dimensions of your canvas art then cut the plywood sheet to this measurement.
Flip over so you have access to the backside of the frame.
Put the canvas in place measure to ensure even spacing around the edges and use small clamps to clamp it in place.
Add the stretcher on.
Use wood glue to hold.
Cut your miters on the first two sides.
These 90 degree position square s and spring clamps ensured a perfectly square.
Glue the side rail to the backboard make sure to glue the inner edge with a thin.
First cut a 45 degree angle at the end of one of the 1x2 board with.
Drive pin nails through the back of the floater frame directly into the frame of the canvas itself to secure the two together.
Prior to purchasing your lumber measure your canvas also consider.
Glue to frame pieces together.
Space the nails out only ever 2 3 inches or so.