What Is Canvas Stretching?

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At a glance, stretching a canvas may seem unnecessary to some. Can’t you simply lay canvas across some boards, staple it and put in a frame? But the art of stretching is precise and the benefits well worth undergoing this time-consuming task. Let’s explore the answer to this question and find out what canvas stretching is all about.

The Benefits of Canvas Stretching

The benefits of canvas stretching are many. Stretching helps you perfectly complement a space in your home by:
1. Stretching an image to precise dimensions (within reason)
2. Stretching it to a certain shape
3. Protecting the image from undue wear and aging
4. Giving the image a firm foundation on a quality wooden frame
5. Showcasing an image that can now last for generations
6. Achieving perfect and permanent image alignment (no slipping or wrinkling as the years go by)

What Is Canvas Stretching?

A canvas stretcher uses stretching tools to stretch an image over stretcher bars, which are the wooden pieces that make up the frame that supports the canvas from behind.

These tools include but aren’t limited to:
• Mallet
• Stretching pliers
• Industrial strength scissors
• Hammer
• Staple gun
• Staple remover
• Measuring tape

With these tools, a canvas stretching professional very gently yet firmly and uniformly pulls the canvas and perfectly aligns it with the stretcher bars. An improperly stretched canvas will appear misshapen and may have waves that will become more pronounced and unsightly with time. A properly stretched canvas is taut with perfectly folded and affixed corners. Stretching a canvas takes time and patience but the finished product is amazing.

Getting Your Canvas Stretched

Do you have a canvas image that you want to last for generations? Do you have precise specifications for the image so that you can showcase it in a space? Frame Warehouse can help you perfectly complement your space with a professionally stretched canvas. Contact us today or visit any of our 12 locations in North and South Carolina.

New Frames Are All You Need

New Art Frames

It’s the New Year and life is full of new goals including many that enhance your home. You may have large renovation projects on your list, but don’t forget about those easy and quick upgrades like photo and art framing in 2019.

Frames can make art have a completely different look or bring a focal point to a boring or outdated wall. Maybe your wall has a gallery of wooden frames that you completed years ago. Have you thought about switching out your photo frames? What would your wall look like with a mixture of metals or a different color of frames to match your new rug in your living room?

If you don’t want to completely change the look you have fallen in love with for years take your main frame in your gallery and give it a frame upgrade. It’s an inexpensive way, especially if you frame with the Frame Warehouse, to update your gallery.

Don’t forget to change out your photos for a fresh look. Changing your photos out in a few of your frames that are not custom are also a great way for a fresh look.

Not sure where to look for a new set of photo or art frames? Shop Frame Warehouse online or at any of our 12 locations in North and South Carolina and browse through hundreds of selections of high-quality frames. We have a dedicated team eager to help you check off your list of to-dos in 2019 with a new set of frames.