Aluminum Floater Frame for Canvas

Canvas prints and paintings are often hung straight off the stretcher bars, and for a while that looks fine. Then you notice the raw edges, the uneven staples at the sides and the way the piece seems to sit a little unfinished against the wall. A traditional frame fixes the edges but covers part of the image, which is the last thing you want on a painting.

The Aluminum Floater Frame for Canvas takes the middle path. It is an outer frame that surrounds a stretched canvas without covering any of the front, so the artwork appears to float inside a slim metal edge. The anodized aluminum profile is only 0.94 inches wide, and it comes in seven finishes and eight canvas sizes. Because it turns a canvas you already own into a finished piece in a few minutes, it earns its place among the photo frames and wall decor in the collection.

What makes the floater frame stand out

The floating effect comes first. The canvas sits inside the frame with a small gap around it, so none of the painting is covered. The edges of the canvas stay visible, which gives depth and makes even a simple print look gallery ready.

The slim profile comes second. At 0.94 inches wide, with a 0.39 inch face, the frame reads as a line rather than a border. It defines the artwork without competing with it.

The material comes third. The frame is anodized aluminum alloy in a brushed or matte finish. Aluminum keeps the profile slim and stable, and anodized finishes shift slightly under warm and cool light, which adds a subtle glow as the day changes.

The finishes come fourth. Black walnut, light gold, titanium gold, white, black, brushed silver and purple gold give plenty of room to match the room rather than the art. A black frame sharpens a modern space, while gold warms a traditional one.

The quick assembly comes last. Four aluminum strips join with corner codes and screws, and spring clips and pushpins hold the canvas in place. A hook set is included for hanging.

Where it looks best, room by room

• Living rooms. A large canvas above the sofa, finished with a slim edge.
• Dining rooms. Abstract art framed in gold above a sideboard.
• Bedrooms. A square canvas above the headboard.
• Hallways. A series of matching canvases in one finish.
• Home offices. A favorite print framed in black behind the desk.

Black and brushed silver suit modern, industrial and minimalist rooms. Light gold, titanium gold and purple gold add warmth to classic, glam and eclectic interiors. White keeps a Scandinavian or coastal room airy, and black walnut suits warm wood furniture.

The frame also makes a thoughtful gift for an artist, a new homeowner or anyone with a stack of unframed canvases leaning against a wall.

Choosing the size and placement

Size options match the canvas the frame is built to fit: 7.9 by 11.8, 11.8 by 11.8, 11.8 by 15.7, 11.8 by 17.7, 11.8 by 19.7, 15.7 by 15.7, 15.7 by 19.7 and 19.7 by 19.7 inches. Check the Dimensions section and measure your canvas carefully before ordering.

• Measure the width and height of your stretched canvas and pick the matching option.
• Measure the depth; it must be between 0.39 and 0.91 inches.
• The frame profile is 1.38 inches deep with a 0.63 inch rebate.
• Choose a finish that suits the room around the art.

As a general guide, hang artwork so its center sits near eye level, and leave a comfortable gap above a sofa or sideboard so the piece relates to the furniture beneath it. For a series, keep equal spacing between frames and use the same finish throughout.

To assemble, lay the strips around the canvas, join the corners with the corner codes and screws, then secure the canvas with the spring clips or pushpins. Attach the hook set and the piece is ready to hang. The whole process takes a few minutes.

Remember that this is the outer frame only. It is designed for a canvas already stretched on its own inner frame, not for a loose rolled canvas or a paper print.

Pairing it with other pieces

A floater framed canvas works well as the anchor of a wall. Add a pair of wall sconces on either side for evening light, or place a table lamp on a console beneath it. A wall mirror on an adjacent wall helps balance a large piece.

Browse the photo frames collection for frames for prints and photos, the wall decor collection for pieces that complete a gallery wall, or the wall mirrors collection for a mirror to sit alongside your art.

Buy 2 or more items and save 10%, which makes it easy to frame a matching series in one finish.

Is the floater frame right for your space?

It is a strong fit if you:

• Own stretched canvases that look unfinished on the wall.
• Want a slim frame that covers none of the painting.
• Like the look of anodized metal in a choice of finishes.
• Are comfortable joining four strips with screws.

It is not the right choice for paper prints, photos under glass or loose rolled canvas, since it has no glazing and is sized for a stretched canvas. For those, a standard picture frame with a mount will suit better.

Care is simple: wipe the frame with a soft, dry cloth, avoid solvents and abrasive cleaners on the anodized surface, and dry it straight away if it gets damp. Every order ships free across the US, most arrive in 6 to 9 business days, and unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days. Questions go to info@norafurnish.com, with replies in 1 to 2 business days.