Nationwide Frame Shipping

It's about high quality frames. We ship fully assembled or for large frames with a low shipping fee.

The sizeif the frame is too large to ship. It would be better off to chop. One sheet. If you can take a minute to do this you can save yourself thousand.

If your frame cannot be shipped standard and creates oversized the system will send you chop option. If the frame is oversized we will offer you a chop option.

1.Fully assembled

2. Option

Our system will show you your options.

If you select and frame that will insure an additional fee oversize, subject to additional shipping fees. The additional cost will be shown and the option will also be for chop.

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What is a Spacer and When do I Need One?

A spacer is a wood frame that goes under your artwork which is used to bring the artwork flush or slightly recessed from face of the floater frame. Articient's recess standard is 1/8".

Articient makes two types of floater frame spacers:

Diagram of a floater frame with measurements for a 3/4 inch canvas example.

1. Low Spacers for Canvases

Spacers for stretched canvas will arrive with your frame but will not be pre-attached to your frame.

2. High Spacers for Thin Panels

Spacers for thin panel art will arrive attached to your frame.

Order Your Spacer

Select your spacer

You will select your spacer when you place your frame order.
Measure the depth of your canvas. Under "Spacers" on the product page, select your canvas depth. Based upon the depth entered, it will state if a spacer is needed for that particular frame. The appropriately sized spacer will be built based on the depth of your canvas (or panel) as entered.

Installing a Spacer for a Canvas or Cradled Panel

Your spacer will arrive with your frame but not attached to your frame.

*If installing a panel or thin canvas, scroll down for installation instructions.

Attach Artwork to Spacer

Lay your artwork face down. Place the spacer on the backside of the canvas. The spacer will be slightly smaller than your artwork to ensure it remains hidden after installation is complete.
Screw the spacer to the stretcher bars of your canvas or cradle of your panel using the screws provided.

Important:

The countersunk holes on the spacer should be facing upward for proper screw insertion. One screw per side is sufficient unless the art is oversized, then add more at your own discretion.

Install Art Into Frame

Center Your Artwork

Now that your artwork is attached to your spacer, put it inside the floater frame.
Use Our Canvas Alignment Kit to quickly center and temporarily hold your artwork in the floater
frame.

Secure Your Artwork

Screw through the back of the floater frame into the back of the spacer (not too tight!).
The Canvas Alignment Kit will keep your artwork centered while you fasten it.

Remove the Canvas Alignment Kit

After securing, gently remove the blank cards first, then remove the bumper cards.

Hang Your Art

Add Framing Hardware

Add hanging hardware, and you’re done!
Your art is ready to be hung and enjoyed!

Hang Your Art!

Your art is ready to be hung and enjoyed!

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Installing a Spacer for a Thin Panel

Your spacer will arrive attached to your frame.

Install Art in Your Frame

Center and Secure Your Art

Apply wood glue to your spacer. We recommend only applying glue to the four corners of the spacer. This makes it easier to remove the panel should there be a need in the future.
Use our Canvas Alignment Kit to quickly center and temporarily hold your artwork in the floater frame.
Apply light pressure, such as a book, until the glue has set.

Remove the Canvas Alignment Kit

After securing, gently remove the blank cards before removing the bumper cards.

Hang Your Art

Add Framing Hardware

Add hanging hardware, and you’re done!
Your art is ready to be hung and enjoyed!

Hang Your Art!

Your art is ready to be hung and enjoyed!