Floating canvas frame
In this week’s episode of Get It Done, we look at frames and show you how to build a floating frame for a canvas.
You will need
Tools | Materials |
Cordless Jigsaw | Meranti 20mm (PAR) |
POF Router | Sides 50mm x 1200mm – 4 pieces |
18 Volt Cordless drill driver | 3mm Masonite backing |
PSR1080 cordless screwdriver | 840 mm x 1100 mm – 1 piece |
Pex sander | D ring hangers x 2 pieces |
PFS 2000 spray gun | Primer spray – 1 tin |
PCM compound mitre | Backing board spray (black) – 1 tin |
Electric tacker | Water based Varnish |
wood glue | |
3 x 35mm screws | |
wood filler – meranti |
Follow these steps:
- Measure and cut frame sides to size
- Assemble outer frame
- Fill holes and varnish
- Spray primer on backing board
- Paint backing board
- Attach frame to the backing board
- Attach the picture to the backing board
- Attach D rings to the back of the picture.