How quickly can I expect my order?

Quick Pick orders are typically delivered within five to seven days. Or, for a small fee, we can deliver orders within 48 hours. Custom framing jobs may take up to seven business days and can be delivered to your home or office.

Do you ship to other areas of US or internationally?

At the moment, we only ship in and around D.C. — but services are coming to your area soon! Even if you live out of town, you can still send your friends or family members here in D.C. a special gift using our digital upload service — simply navigate to our online frame builder, upload your artwork, and input the recipient's local address.

Are there sizing limitations?

There are no size limits for our full custom framing services. Quick Pick frames are available for pictures measuring 32 x 40" or smaller.

Can i frame items other than standard photos?

Yes! We specialize in framing canvases, sports jerseys, diplomas & certificates, collages, textiles, and precious memorabilia in addition to fine art and flat prints.

How does a floater frame hold the canvas in place?

A floater frame holds your canvas from behind using brass offset clips rather than a traditional lip that overlaps the front. This lets the canvas sit slightly recessed within the frame, creating the signature shadow gap while keeping the artwork's edges fully visible.

Can you frame a rolled canvas that is not yet stretched?

Yes. If you're framing unstretched canvas shipped in a tube, our team stretches it onto kiln-dried pine or basswood stretcher bars before building your stretched canvas frame, so you don't need to source or assemble your own stretcher bars first.

Why is there no glass on a canvas frame?

Canvas doesn't need glazing because it isn't fragile like paper. Skipping the glass lets the natural texture, impasto brushwork, and varnish sheen of the painting show through without reflections or the risk of moisture buildup behind glazing.

What depth floater frame do I need for my canvas?

It depends on your canvas's stretcher bar depth. Standard gallery wraps measuring 1.25 inches pair well with our mid-depth profiles, while slim 0.75-inch canvases and deep 1.5 to 2-inch canvases each need a moulding profile engineered to match, which is why we offer profiles across all five depth ranges.

Is a stretched canvas frame different from framing unstretched canvas?

Yes. A stretched canvas frame simply needs a floater moulding sized to its existing stretcher bar depth. Framing unstretched canvas, on the other hand, requires us to first mount the rolled canvas onto new kiln-dried stretcher bars before the floater frame can be built around it.

Do you offer canvas framing near me, or is this an online-only service?

Mobile Framers builds every custom canvas frame by hand in our Washington, D.C. workshop and ships nationwide with free insured delivery, so instead of searching for canvas framing near me, you can enter your dimensions online and get the same precision construction delivered to your door.

Custom Floater Frames & Kiln-Dried Stretcher Bars

Bespoke Floater Frames & Precision Canvas Stretching

Give your original oil paintings, acrylics, and rolled canvas prints the presentation they deserve. Our custom canvas frames create an alluring shadow gap effect that makes your canvas appear suspended in mid-air. Whether you need a stretched canvas frame ready to hang or framing unstretched canvas rolled in a tube, our canvas framing process is built around precision, not guesswork.

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Bespoke Floater Frames & Precision Canvas Stretching

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Origin

Washington, D.C.

Materials

100% Solid Wood

Glazing

99% UV Protection

Turnaround

3–5 Business Days

Key Advantages

What Makes a Custom Canvas Wood Frame Different From a Standard Frame?

A canvas wood frame built for canvas art needs room to showcase texture, something a standard flat picture frame restricts. Our floater frames embrace this depth by leaving a deliberate 1/4-inch to 3/8-inch recessed shadow reveal around all four sides. The result is a clean, contemporary gallery installation that highlights the full painting without covering a single brushstroke.

Distinctive Floating Shadow Gap

The recessed interior spacing creates the illusion that your canvas is suspended weightlessly within the frame.

Kiln-Dried Wood Stretcher Bars

Sturdy, warp-resistant pine and basswood stretcher bars with beveled edges prevent ghost lines on the canvas front.

No Glass Needed

Canvas breathes naturally without glazing, allowing the rich impasto textures and satin varnishes to shine unhindered.

Deep Profile Mouldings

Engineered depths to fit 0.75-inch slim canvases, 1.25-inch standard gallery wraps, and 1.5-inch to 2-inch deep profiles.

Master Craftsmanship

How Are Custom Canvas Frames Built to Handle Heavy, Textured Art?

Every custom canvas frame is sized with internal offsets calculated to ensure consistent spacing on all four edges. We secure canvases from the rear using specialized brass offset clips that allow natural timber movement without warping.

Countersunk brass offset hardware with vibration dampening

Reinforced heavy-duty corner keys to maintain squareness under tension

Satin interior channel finish for optimal shadow contrast

Heavy-duty D-ring anchors and vinyl-coated aircraft cable for secure hanging

Technical Specs

Materials & Dimensions Summary

Compatible Canvas Depths	0.75", 1.0", 1.25", 1.5", 2.0"
Shadow Reveal Gap	Standard 1/4" or Dramatic 3/8" Reveal
Frame Material	100% Solid Natural Hardwood
Available Finishes	Matte Black, Crisp White, Natural Oak, Walnut, Gold Leaf
Mounting Fasteners	Non-Damaging Brass Offset Retainers
Weight Rating	Engineered for canvases up to 60 lbs
Production Time	Handmade in 3–5 Business Days
Workshop	Crafted in Washington, D.C.

How It Works

How Do I Order Custom Canvas Frames Online?

Ordering canvas framing online takes three simple steps, whether you have a stretched piece ready to go or a rolled canvas that still needs stretching.