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Best Selling Stretcher Bars and Braces
Best Heavy Duty Stretcher Bars
Best Heavy Duty Stretcher Bars
$3.24 - $34.18
(224 Reviews)
Item #: 07230
Best Heavy Duty Stretcher Bars are made of strong, kiln-dried, knot-free pine sourced from Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certified suppliers.
Best Heavy Duty Stretcher Bars
4.6 out of 5 stars
( 224 Reviews)
Item #: 07230
$3.24 - $34.18
Best Heavy Duty Stretcher Bars are made of strong, kiln-dried, knot-free pine sourced from Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certified suppliers.
$3.24 - $34.18
Best Heavy-Duty Cross Braces
Best Heavy-Duty Cross Braces
$2.48 - $54.35
(23 Reviews)
Item #: 07236
Made of kiln-dried pine, Best Heavy-Duty Cross Braces have a 3/4" profile and measure 1-3/4" wide. Use them with Best Heavy-Duty Stretcher Bars when constructing a large canvas that needs extra stability. Choose from solid or center-notched braces. Free attachment brackets included. Made in the USA.
Best Heavy-Duty Cross Braces
4.6 out of 5 stars
( 23 Reviews)
Item #: 07236
$2.48 - $54.35
Made of kiln-dried pine, Best Heavy-Duty Cross Braces have a 3/4" profile and measure 1-3/4" wide. Use them with Best Heavy-Duty Stretcher Bars when c...
$2.48 - $54.35
Best Medium Duty Stretcher Bars
Best Medium Duty Stretcher Bars
$2.02 - $11.91
(178 Reviews)
Item #: 07209
These high-quality stretcher bars are more than pieces of wood! Their rounded back edge reduces surface friction and is designed to keep the canvas 1/2" from the stretcher bar. This helps insure that there will be no ghost impressions on the canvas.
Best Medium Duty Stretcher Bars
4.6 out of 5 stars
( 178 Reviews)
Item #: 07209
$2.02 - $11.91
These high-quality stretcher bars are more than pieces of wood! Their rounded back edge reduces surface friction and is designed to keep the canvas 1/...
$2.02 - $11.91
Blick Standard Stretcher Bars
Blick Standard Stretcher Bars
$0.93 - $6.15
(503 Reviews)
Item #: 07227
Blick Standard Stretcher Bars are made from Brazilian white pine, with slotted, double-mortised corners that provide excellent long-term stability. Backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee, they're an outstanding value for the money.
Blick Standard Stretcher Bars
4.7 out of 5 stars
( 503 Reviews)
Item #: 07227
$0.93 - $6.15
Blick Standard Stretcher Bars are made from Brazilian white pine, with slotted, double-mortised corners that provide excellent long-term stability. Ba...
$0.93 - $6.15
Utrecht Heavy-Duty Canvas Stretcher Bars
Utrecht Heavy-Duty Canvas Stretcher Bars
$2.59 - $46.49
(104 Reviews)
Item #: 07226
Support, display, and preserve your larger works of art with Utrecht Heavy-Duty Canvas Stretcher Bars. Chosen by professional painters for their reliable quality and sure value. Corners are slotted and double-mortised, ensuring frames have perfectly square corners. 2-1/4" wide with a 1-1/4" profile.
Utrecht Heavy-Duty Canvas Stretcher Bars
4.5 out of 5 stars
( 104 Reviews)
Item #: 07226
$2.59 - $46.49
Support, display, and preserve your larger works of art with Utrecht Heavy-Duty Canvas Stretcher Bars. Chosen by professional painters for their relia...
$2.59 - $46.49
Stretcher Bars and Braces
Best Hardboard Corners
Best Hardboard Corners
$9.23 - $12.96
(14 Reviews)
Item #: 08929
To insure that canvas corners remain square, nail one hardboard corner to each corner on the back of each canvas stretcher bar. Pieces are cut at an exact 90 degree angle, with pre-drilled holes for effortless mounting.
Best Hardboard Corners
4.3 out of 5 stars
( 14 Reviews)
Item #: 08929
$9.23 - $12.96
To insure that canvas corners remain square, nail one hardboard corner to each corner on the back of each canvas stretcher bar. Pieces are cut at an e...
$9.23 - $12.96
Best Heavy Duty Stretcher Bars
Best Heavy Duty Stretcher Bars
$3.24 - $34.18
(224 Reviews)
Item #: 07230
Best Heavy Duty Stretcher Bars are made of strong, kiln-dried, knot-free pine sourced from Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certified suppliers.
Best Heavy Duty Stretcher Bars
4.6 out of 5 stars
( 224 Reviews)
Item #: 07230
$3.24 - $34.18
Best Heavy Duty Stretcher Bars are made of strong, kiln-dried, knot-free pine sourced from Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certified suppliers.
$3.24 - $34.18
Best Heavy-Duty Cross Braces
Best Heavy-Duty Cross Braces
$2.48 - $54.35
(23 Reviews)
Item #: 07236
Made of kiln-dried pine, Best Heavy-Duty Cross Braces have a 3/4" profile and measure 1-3/4" wide. Use them with Best Heavy-Duty Stretcher Bars when constructing a large canvas that needs extra stability. Choose from solid or center-notched braces. Free attachment brackets included. Made in the USA.
Best Heavy-Duty Cross Braces
4.6 out of 5 stars
( 23 Reviews)
Item #: 07236
$2.48 - $54.35
Made of kiln-dried pine, Best Heavy-Duty Cross Braces have a 3/4" profile and measure 1-3/4" wide. Use them with Best Heavy-Duty Stretcher Bars when c...
$2.48 - $54.35
Best Medium Duty Stretcher Bars
Best Medium Duty Stretcher Bars
$2.02 - $11.91
(178 Reviews)
Item #: 07209
These high-quality stretcher bars are more than pieces of wood! Their rounded back edge reduces surface friction and is designed to keep the canvas 1/2" from the stretcher bar. This helps insure that there will be no ghost impressions on the canvas.
Best Medium Duty Stretcher Bars
4.6 out of 5 stars
( 178 Reviews)
Item #: 07209
$2.02 - $11.91
These high-quality stretcher bars are more than pieces of wood! Their rounded back edge reduces surface friction and is designed to keep the canvas 1/...
$2.02 - $11.91
Best Medium-Duty Cross Braces
Best Medium-Duty Cross Braces
$3.08 - $41.79
(19 Reviews)
Item #: 07209
These unnotched cross-braces are made with the same quality and care as the Best Medium-Duty Stretcher Bars. They're made from kiln-dried, knot-free, straight white pine. Price is per strip, not per pair. Made in the USA. Only for use with Best Medium-Duty Stretcher Bars.
Best Medium-Duty Cross Braces
3.7 out of 5 stars
( 19 Reviews)
Item #: 07209
$3.08 - $41.79
These unnotched cross-braces are made with the same quality and care as the Best Medium-Duty Stretcher Bars. They're made from kiln-dried, knot-free, ...
$3.08 - $41.79
Best Pro-Bar System
Best Pro-Bar System
$2.81 - $100.18
(23 Reviews)
Item #: 08909
Best Pro-Bar is a stretcher bar system that will never bend, warp, or twist from moisture or dryness. It combines wood and aluminum to create more rigid support, perfect for large-format works, without the bulk and weight of heavy-duty stretcher strips. Made in the USA.
Best Pro-Bar System
4.2 out of 5 stars
( 23 Reviews)
Item #: 08909
$2.81 - $100.18
Best Pro-Bar is a stretcher bar system that will never bend, warp, or twist from moisture or dryness. It combines wood and aluminum to create more rig...
$2.81 - $100.18
Blick Standard Stretcher Bars
Blick Standard Stretcher Bars
$0.93 - $6.15
(503 Reviews)
Item #: 07227
Blick Standard Stretcher Bars are made from Brazilian white pine, with slotted, double-mortised corners that provide excellent long-term stability. Backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee, they're an outstanding value for the money.
Blick Standard Stretcher Bars
4.7 out of 5 stars
( 503 Reviews)
Item #: 07227
$0.93 - $6.15
Blick Standard Stretcher Bars are made from Brazilian white pine, with slotted, double-mortised corners that provide excellent long-term stability. Ba...
$0.93 - $6.15
Fredrix Heavy Duty Pine Stretcher Bars
Fredrix Heavy Duty Pine Stretcher Bars
$7.01 - $44.44
(13 Reviews)
Item #: 07202
Fredrix Heavy Duty Stretcher Bars feature tongue-and-groove design and are made of the finest SPF kiln dried ponderosa pine lumber. The're molded on modern woodworking machines to ensure a smooth and tight fit. Stretcher bars measure 2-1/4" × 1-7/16".
Fredrix Heavy Duty Pine Stretcher Bars
4.6 out of 5 stars
( 13 Reviews)
Item #: 07202
$7.01 - $44.44
Fredrix Heavy Duty Stretcher Bars feature tongue-and-groove design and are made of the finest SPF kiln dried ponderosa pine lumber. The're molded on m...
$7.01 - $44.44
Fredrix Standard Stretcher Bars
Fredrix Standard Stretcher Bars
$49.26 - $265.22
(14 Reviews)
Item #: 07234
Made of fine, kiln-dried ponderosa pine, Fredrix Standard Stretcher Bars feature tongue-and-groove joinery and are molded on modern woodworking machines to ensure a smooth, tight fit.
Fredrix Standard Stretcher Bars
4.1 out of 5 stars
( 14 Reviews)
Item #: 07234
$49.26 - $265.22
Made of fine, kiln-dried ponderosa pine, Fredrix Standard Stretcher Bars feature tongue-and-groove joinery and are molded on modern woodworking machin...
$49.26 - $265.22
Masterpiece B2 Stretcher Kit
Masterpiece B2 Stretcher Kit
$45.74 - $570.22
(17 Reviews)
Item #: 07219
The patented B2 Custom Frame Kit from Masterpiece takes the hassle out of building a stretcher frame. This complete kit includes everything you need to construct the best frame on the market. Canvas is not included.
Masterpiece B2 Stretcher Kit
3.8 out of 5 stars
( 17 Reviews)
Item #: 07219
$45.74 - $570.22
The patented B2 Custom Frame Kit from Masterpiece takes the hassle out of building a stretcher frame. This complete kit includes everything you need t...
$45.74 - $570.22
Masterpiece Heavy Duty Cross Braces
Masterpiece Heavy Duty Cross Braces
$3.00 - $27.88
(3 Reviews)
Item #: 07207
Masterpiece Heavy Duty Cross Braces are used with Masterpiece Heavy Duty Stretcher Strips. Braces fit snuggly into slots on the stretcher strips, and can be further wedged for an extra firm fit. These professional grade braces are made of clear solid fir.
Masterpiece Heavy Duty Cross Braces
2.7 out of 5 stars
( 3 Reviews)
Item #: 07207
$3.00 - $27.88
Masterpiece Heavy Duty Cross Braces are used with Masterpiece Heavy Duty Stretcher Strips. Braces fit snuggly into slots on the stretcher strips, and ...
$3.00 - $27.88
Masterpiece Heavy Duty Stretcher Bars
Masterpiece Heavy Duty Stretcher Bars
$3.59 - $33.66
(16 Reviews)
Item #: 07200
Masterpiece stretcher bars are constructed from solid fir, using clear strips with no finger joints. The absence of the finger joints in even the longest bars insures that canvas tension is even throughout. These are our premium-grade stretchers.
Masterpiece Heavy Duty Stretcher Bars
4.2 out of 5 stars
( 16 Reviews)
Item #: 07200
$3.59 - $33.66
Masterpiece stretcher bars are constructed from solid fir, using clear strips with no finger joints. The absence of the finger joints in even the long...
$3.59 - $33.66
Masterpiece Monet Pro Stretcher Bar Kit
Masterpiece Monet Pro Stretcher Bar Kit
$9.49 - $43.49
(56 Reviews)
Item #: 07224
Made of fine, American-grown solid wood with no finger joints, Masterpiece Monet Pro Stretcher Bar Kits let artists easily build their own cross-braced stretcher bar frames.
Masterpiece Monet Pro Stretcher Bar Kit
4.3 out of 5 stars
( 56 Reviews)
Item #: 07224
$9.49 - $43.49
Made of fine, American-grown solid wood with no finger joints, Masterpiece Monet Pro Stretcher Bar Kits let artists easily build their own cross-brace...
$9.49 - $43.49
MUSEO ALU-Frame Aluminum Stretcher Bars and Parts
MUSEO ALU-Frame Aluminum Stretcher Bars and Parts
$13.67 - $145.57
(7 Reviews)
Item #: 07238
Stop worrying about canvas frames that warp or bend. With Museo Alu-Frame Aluminum Stretcher Bars, your artwork remains tightly framed — even under extreme conditions. This museum-quality canvas framing system is especially good for artists creating large-format works and saves on shipping costs.
MUSEO ALU-Frame Aluminum Stretcher Bars and Parts
4.7 out of 5 stars
( 7 Reviews)
Item #: 07238
$13.67 - $145.57
Stop worrying about canvas frames that warp or bend. With Museo Alu-Frame Aluminum Stretcher Bars, your artwork remains tightly framed — even under ex...
$13.67 - $145.57
Utrecht Heavy Duty Cross Brace T-Plates
Utrecht Heavy Duty Cross Brace T-Plates
$3.87
(2 Reviews)
Item #: 34149
Utrecht Heavy Duty Cross Brace T-Plates give crossbraces additional strength. The package includes one 3" × 3" T-Plates and five screws.
Utrecht Heavy Duty Cross Brace T-Plates
4.5 out of 5 stars
( 2 Reviews)
Item #: 34149
$3.87
Utrecht Heavy Duty Cross Brace T-Plates give crossbraces additional strength. The package includes one 3" × 3" T-Plates and five screw...
$3.87
Utrecht Heavy Duty Cross Braces
Utrecht Heavy Duty Cross Braces
$1.25 - $40.16
(104 Reviews)
Item #: 07237
Designed to work with Utrecht Heavy-Duty Stretcher Bars, these pine cross braces give your frame extra stability. They measure 1-3/4" wide, have a 3/4" profile, and are available in a variety of sizes. For the correct fit, order the cross brace in the same size as your stretcher bar.
Utrecht Heavy Duty Cross Braces
4.5 out of 5 stars
( 104 Reviews)
Item #: 07237
$1.25 - $40.16
Designed to work with Utrecht Heavy-Duty Stretcher Bars, these pine cross braces give your frame extra stability. They measure 1-3/4" wide, have a 3/4...
$1.25 - $40.16
Utrecht Heavy-Duty Canvas Stretcher Bars
Utrecht Heavy-Duty Canvas Stretcher Bars
$2.59 - $46.49
(104 Reviews)
Item #: 07226
Support, display, and preserve your larger works of art with Utrecht Heavy-Duty Canvas Stretcher Bars. Chosen by professional painters for their reliable quality and sure value. Corners are slotted and double-mortised, ensuring frames have perfectly square corners. 2-1/4" wide with a 1-1/4" profile.
Utrecht Heavy-Duty Canvas Stretcher Bars
4.5 out of 5 stars
( 104 Reviews)
Item #: 07226
$2.59 - $46.49
Support, display, and preserve your larger works of art with Utrecht Heavy-Duty Canvas Stretcher Bars. Chosen by professional painters for their relia...
$2.59 - $46.49
Stretcher Bars and Braces
Stretch and mount cotton and linen canvas over stretcher bars and braces. Choosing the right stretcher bars is just as important as choosing the perfect canvas to paint on. Typically made from wood, metal, or a combination of the two, canvas stretcher bars are used to create the frame for finished canvas.
Cross braces provide additional support to the canvas stretcher frame, to keep it square, and to help prevent warping and twisting. Cross braces should be ordered in the same length as the stretcher bar to which they are parallel.
Cross braces can either be installed in a ladder fashion, parallel to each other, or intersecting, in a crossing manner. In order to have the cross braces intersect or cross over each other, they must be ordered notched.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are cross braces sized?
When stretching your own large canvas, you may choose to add cross braces to your frame for extra stability. For the correct fit, order the cross brace in the same size as the stretcher bar to which it is parallel. The actual measurement of the cross brace will be shorter, but it will be sized to fit inside the assembled frame.
What are the standard methods for attaching canvas to stretcher bars?
There are three standard methods: side stapling, back stapling, and spline finishing.
Side Stapling is the least expensive technique for securing the canvas to the stretcher bar because it uses less canvas. Finished pieces are generally framed to hide the staples.
Back stapling is a more expensive finishing technique and requires more canvas, but it provides more selvage for future restretching. Some artists paint on the side as well as the face, creating works that don't require framing.
Spline finishing is the most expensive finishing technique. Though some artists feel that it's not as easy to restretch a splined canvas as it is a back-stapled canvas, many artists choose splined canvas because it has a neater appearance than other finishes, and because it's popular with their customers. Splined canvas hangs tight to the wall.