How To... Measure A Stretched Canvas
A Guide to Accurately Measuring Your Canvas.
To purchase either a traditional canvas frame or a canvas floater frame, you must measure your stretched canvas correctly.
- Check each diagonal to ensure the canvas is square or rectangular. If there is a notable discrepancy in the diagonal measurements, it may indicate that the canvas is distorted, which can lead to complications when trying to fit it into a square or rectangular frame.
- Measure the width and height at three different points. Record the largest measurement for both width and height.
- Measure and note down the depth of the canvas. This measurement is particularly crucial when ordering canvas floater frames, as you will need to choose a frame with an internal depth that closely matches the depth of your canvas.
TIPS: Always use a metal tape measure and make sure you measure twice.
Article Posted: 02/10/2025 12:04:31