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Floater Frame and Spacer Installation Tips

Follow our simple 3-step process below

Set the Float

Center and Secure the Artwork in the Frame

Set the Float

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

Attach

You're Done!

Attach your D-loops and Wire and then hang!

You're Done!

Installing a Spacer

Follow these steps if you need to install a spacer on your artwork first.

Order Correctly

Measure Artwork Depth

Order Correctly

Each floater frame will list the depth of the Rabbet in the frame description.

Under "Spacers" on the product page, select your canvas depth. Based upon the depth entered, it will state if a spacer is needed or not for that particular frame. We will build the appropriate spacer based on the depth of your canvas (or panel).

Choose Method

Screws or Glue?

Choose Method
  • Thin panels: The spacer will arrive attached to your frame. We recommend a small amount of wood glue and some light pressure to attach the panel to the spacer.
  • Stretcher bars: Stretcher bars are screwed to the spacer. Double-check the length of screws used to attach the spacer. Screws should be long enough to secure the stretchers to the spacer but not so long that they puncture the artwork face or surface.

Position

Center the Spacer

Position

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

Attachment

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.

If it is a panel, just wait for the glue to dry and you're done.

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