DIY Floating Frames that Anyone Can Make!

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Canvas prints always look better in a floating frame. Many frames are commercially available but most will be cheaply made and won’t be a perfect fit for your artwork. Fortunately, making your own DIY floating frame is easy and inexpensive. All you need is a table saw, miter saw, and drill. For the wood, head to the “project boards” section of your local hardware store.

• • Material for each frame (assuming a 16×16 print): (4) 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 2’ (Sold as 1/2” x 3” x 2’) (4) 1/4” x 1 1/2” x 2’ (Sold as 1/4” x 2” x 2’)
  • Merle Clamp (Amazon Affiliate Link)
  • Preppin’ Weapon Sanding Block (Amazon Affiliate Link)
  • To finish the frame I used Krylon Fusion Satin. (Amazon Affiliate Link)
  • The frame is hung using a sawtooth hanger. (Amazon Affiliate Link)
  • Titebond Speed Set Wood Glue (Amazon Affiliate Link)