Metal Canvas Floater Frame Instructions

Ever since we've gotten our new metal canvas floater frames in, we've had some questions regarding how they're put together. No worries! Here is an instructional step-by-step to helping you put your metal canvas floater frame together.

When you receive your package, it will include the metal frame in several parts: the four strips of metal moulding, 1-2 sets of corner brackets for each corner, screws for each corner bracket, and some hanging hardware. The only thing you will need is a nail and a screwdriver.

1. Pair your corner brackets by laying the ones with the holes on top of the ones without holes. 

2. Line up your pieces.

3. Flip your mouldings over, as the brackets go into the slots found in the back.

4. Slide your corner brackets into the top and bottom slots (middle slot is optional).

***NOTE*** Make sure that both brackets rest in the slot.

 

5. Once the corner brackets are in on one side, slide the neighbouring moulding into the other side of the corner brackets. Be careful, the edges can be sharp.

6. Once the corners are lined up, GENTLY turn the screws into the holds. The more you turn, the tighter the fit will be. DO NOT screw too tightly at this stage, or else the other sides may not fit properly. 

7. Repeat steps 4-6 on every corner.

***TIP - For the last moulding, try installing it with the corner brackets on either side. This will allow you to slide the final moulding into place more easily. 

9. Tighten, loosen, and adjust screws and moulding as needed. 

10. Sometimes you will have to loosen the screws to hold the pieces together for a tighter fit.

Or get creative in other ways to bridge the gaps.

Once you are done, this is what the final product should look like. Ta-dah! You are now ready to install your canvas into the frame itself.

 

*** Final Tip: For smoother edges, take a regular nail file and gently buff the corners down.

And there you have it, a fully functional, lightweight, modern canvas floater frame! If ever you need to move, it is easy to disassemble and put away.

Looking for further styles? Check out our metal floater frame section here.

1 " deep Silver Metal Floater
Face width: 1/4"
Height: 1-1/4"
Rabbet: 1"
Frame code: MD372

1 " deep Matte Black Metal Floater
Face width: 1/4"
Height: 1-1/4"
Rabbet: 1"
Frame code: MD370

1-1/2 " deep Silver Metal Floater
Face width: 1/4"
Height: 1-7/8"
Rabbet: 1-5/8"
Frame code: MD371

1-1/2 " deep Matte Black Metal Floater
Face width: 1/4"
Height: 1-7/8"
Rabbet: 1-5/8"
Frame code: MD528

To order, head click on any of the frame codes, and type in the size you need!

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