Canvas Stretching Services
Professional canvas stretching services are done on high quality stretcher bars at request with any individual or large-scale wholesale order of canvas and giclee prints. In addition, we offer walk-in stretching services at our factory location in Long Island New York.
Displaying Art by Museum Wrap Stretching and Gallery Wrap Stretching
There are two ways to stretch giclee and canvas art on a stretcher bar which are known as museum wrap stretching and gallery wrap stretching.
Museum wrap stretching presents canvas and prints in full front view, with clean, colored sides. Canvas is secured on back of stretcher bar (staple free). Available in many sizes of stretcher bars from the classic 3/4 inch up to a 1.5 inch gallery bar.
Gallery wrap stretching is for a frameless presentation that extends the canvas and prints around the sides of the stretcher bar for a continuous flow of the image from any angle. When choosing to frame a gallery wrap, the frame will overlap with the image due to the wraparound nature. Available in 3/4 inch up to 1.5 inch bars.
Display, Store, and Preserve Canvas and Prints on Stretcher Bars
Storing and preserving canvas and prints wrapped onto stretcher bars is best for display, longevity, and maintaining art and works, especially compared to keeping it rolled in a tube.
- Aesthetic Appeal
- Protection from Damage
- Maintain Shape
- Ease of Cleaning
- Capable of Re-stretching
A stretched canvas and print is ready for display with the artwork taut and flat and prevent distortions such as sagging and becoming misshapen. Additionally, it is also less susceptible to damage from humidity and temperature changes. Also, it is easier to keep clean from dust and debris. Lastly, a canvas and print can be re-stretched to regain original tension and prevent deterioration.