Floater Frame and Spacer Installation Tips
Follow our simple 3-step process below
Set the Float
Center and Secure the Artwork in the Frame
Use Our Canvas Alignment Kit to quickly center and secure your artwork in the floater frame
Attach
Insert the Screws Provided into Our Pre-Drilled Holes and Tighten
You're Done!
Attach your D-loops and Wire and then hang!
Alternative Installation Methods
Need a different approach? Choose a method below for more detailed installation options.
📐 Installing a Spacer
Optional Step: Follow these steps if you need to install a spacer on your artwork first.
Complete this process before using the main installation method above.
Start Right
Preparing your Workspace
🛠️ Find a clean, well-lit space to work. Layout your artwork, spacer, supplies, and tools in an organized manner.
Good preparation ensures a smooth and successful installation process with professional results.
Choose Method
Screws or Glue?
Measure your canvas and spacer depth carefully for proper method selection:
- Thin panels: Use glue for secure attachment and permanent bonding
- Stretcher bars: Select screws long enough to secure stretchers to spacer, but not so long they puncture the artwork face or surface
Position
Center the Spacer
Center the spacer over the back of your artwork with precision. The spacer will be slightly smaller than your artwork to ensure it remains hidden after installation is complete.
⚠️ Important: The countersunk holes on the spacer should be facing upward for proper screw insertion.
Attachment
Secure the Spacer to Your Artwork
Either glue the panel to the spacer or insert screws into the countersunk holes and tighten to attach securely and permanently.
✅ You're done with the spacer installation!
Now continue to install your art in the floater frame using the methods described above.