Includes assembly video at the bottom of the page – easy to assemble yourself!

✅ Assemble a stretcher frame with cross bar

For larger canvases: how to add a centre bar or cross bar.

Buy Stretcher Bars – Top Quality for DIY Canvas Stretching

Order professional stretcher bars made from durable PEFC-certified pine – ideal for tightly stretching canvases, fabrics and textile art.

• Finger-jointed & triple-laminated – resists warping
• Includes free wedges to retension the canvas later
• Suitable for hobbyists, artists and professional use

Who is it for?

Our stretcher bars are used by:

• Artists & hobbyists – for paintings, canvas and textile art
• Textile & wall decorators – for creative interior projects
• Framers – for professional canvas stretching
• Canvas print companies & online canvas print services – both brick-and-mortar and webshops printing photos or designs on canvas
• Fine art & giclée studios – museum-quality art prints on canvas or paper

What is a stretcher frame?

A stretcher frame is the wooden construction you stretch a canvas onto. It consists of four stretcher bars and forms the base for every canvas painting.

Tip: finish your work with a picture frame or float frame for a professional look.

Which size do I need?

• 45 mm stretcher bars: suitable for canvases up to 100 cm
• 65 mm stretcher bars: from 100 cm and for heavier or thicker canvases
• Centre or cross bars: extra reinforcement for large formats
• Over 2 metres: always a double cross or multiple centre bars

Note: 45 mm and 65 mm stretcher bars are not interchangeable.

Standard or custom?

• Standard sizes: in stock – in 5 cm steps (e.g., 30, 40, 50, … 200 cm)
• Non-standard/custom sizes: made to measure per centimetre (e.g., 53, 61, 78 cm). Cross and centre bars are included. Lead time is shown per product.

Why a raised edge?

The rounded/raised edge of the stretcher bar prevents contact between canvas and wood, so wood acids don’t affect the fabric.

What are wedges?

With the supplied wedges you can retension your canvas later. Place them in the corners of the stretcher frame and tap them gently with a small hammer.

Why choose schilderijlijsten.com?

• Warp-resistant thanks to finger-jointed, laminated wood
• Always includes free wedges
• Sustainably sourced PEFC wood
• Personal advice if you’re unsure

Need help with your order? Feel free to contact us — we’re happy to help!