Original paintings
Unstretched paintings on canvas can be evaluated for stretcher depth, edge condition, and whether they will be displayed framed or unframed.
Canvas Stretching & Framing
Start with the canvas. Build the support around it.
Canvas stretching and framing for original paintings, printed canvas, gallery wraps, float frames, and larger works.
The short answer
Canvas Stretching & Framing in Greenwood Village and Denver
Canvas stretching prepares an unstretched painting or printed canvas for display by tensioning it over wooden stretcher bars. Masten in Greenwood Village can evaluate canvas size, margins, condition, stretcher depth, and whether the finished piece should be gallery wrapped, traditionally framed, or float framed.
What we can work with
Start with the piece, not a preset package.
Giclée & printed canvas
Printed canvases can be stretched for a gallery-wrap look or prepared for a traditional or float frame.
Canvas reframing
Existing canvases can be evaluated when the current stretcher, frame, proportions, or presentation no longer works.
Large canvas
Larger canvases require careful consideration of stretcher construction, tension, depth, and final hanging conditions.
Why custom matters
The object decides the depth, support, materials, and proportion.
Bring the piece into the Greenwood Village studio and we can look at scale, condition, materials, depth, placement, and preservation needs together.
How it works
A clear path from piece to finished frame.
Measure the canvas
We assess image area, margins, edge condition, size, and how much material is available for stretching.
Choose the display approach
Gallery wrap, traditional frame, or float-frame presentation can each change the final proportions.
Plan the support
Stretcher depth and construction are selected around canvas size and the finished presentation.
Finish for the room
Once stretched, the canvas can remain unframed or be paired with a frame that supports the artwork and interior.
Canvas Stretching & Framing Questions
Questions people usually ask before bringing the piece in.
Clear answers first, then we can look at the actual object and build the framing around it.
01Where can I get a canvas stretched in Denver?
Masten Fine Framing in Greenwood Village offers custom framing services for canvas and can evaluate unstretched paintings or printed canvas for stretching and display.
02What is canvas stretching?
Canvas stretching is the process of tensioning canvas over wooden stretcher bars so the artwork becomes flat, supported, and ready to display or frame.
03Can a stretched canvas also be framed?
Yes. After stretching, canvas can be displayed in a traditional frame, a float frame, or in some cases left as a gallery wrap.
04Can oversized canvas be stretched?
Large canvases can often be accommodated, but stretcher construction, depth, transport, and installation should be considered based on the actual dimensions.
05Should I bring the canvas rolled?
Yes. Bring the canvas in its current condition so the available margins, edges, image area, and material condition can be evaluated before deciding on the stretching method.
Masten Fine Framing · Since 1986
Bring us the piece. We will help shape the presentation.
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