Canvas Framing Tips and Costs
The cost to frame a canvas depends on its size, frame type, glass type, and material quality. Expect to pay $50-$500.
Factors to Consider for Framing Cost:
- Size of canvas
- Frame type
- Glass type
- Material quality
Framing Process and Considerations
To frame canvas:
- Measure height and width to determine frame size
- Place canvas face down on clean surface
- Fold canvas
Built frame around canvas itself and attached pieces directly to sides after spray painting gold. Looks custom. Spray painted gold shimmer adds to print.
Canvas Types and Hanging Options
Stretched canvas is canvas stretched over wood frame ready for display. Unstretched/rolled canvas is print without stretcher bars.
To hang large unstretched canvas, hammer nail(s) into wall. Depending on size/weight, use metal clip, Washi tape, dowel, or pushpins.
Can gesso unstretched canvas. Stretching necessary to preserve canvas and prepare for framing.
Framing Cost Details
How much does it cost to frame a canvas? Expect to pay $50-$500. The price range is $80-$110.
Materials impact custom framing cost, ranging $16-$200 per foot. Framing better protects and prevents warping. A beautiful compromise between art and preservation.
Conclusion
Professionals charge $70-$130 to stretch and frame canvas. Framing yourself is cheaper. Understand costs before stretching. Frameless borders offer versatility suiting current décor trends.