DIY Solid Wood Canvas Frame Kit with Stretch Bar - Customized Wooden Art Frames for Paintings - Easy-to-Build Canvas Stretching System - Wall Art & Oil Painting Accessories (36" x 36")

I bought this stretch frame after I had purchased another that failed to meet expectations. This one was a more expensive, but worth every penny. The wood is good quality it's easy to assemble and comes with everything you need. Now I'm using these for paint by numbers. Like the picture I have added. My canvas dose not wrap all the way around the back so I flipped the outer sticky side to the inside. Super awesome is that the staples can go on either side without issue. It left a little line around d the picture due to the size. To counter this I just painted that area black. And it has come out great. I plan to use this company and product for all my paint by number framing needs!!!

I have had a canvas print of my dog since 2014....yes you read that right and we meant to frame it but we just tacked it on the wall (yes it looked as tacky as it sounds) it was in our laundry room which also served as a place to house their items and crates. Fast froward to 10 years later I remodeled and redid the artwork. We'll i never got poor gal framed and I thought I wonder if I could do a canvas and came across this kit. Genius! I was worried with some of the reviews but honestly, it was easy and adhesive was fine but I did staple gun mine. Any professional canvas I have ordered has it (I mean they look way better than what I did) but I'm proud of what I did. It looks great! Easy Instructions that include helpful photos in color. Highly recommend! Great product and I would definitely purchase again!

Very well made product with the good instructions. Put together very fast and looks great. Pay attention to the notes regarding having at least 1 1/2 inches extra on each side around your selected picture size, it is absolutely needed for the adhesive frame to stick. I bought it for a paint-by-number canvas, which was purchased frame-less by accident, so i only had about 1 inch on each side to work with. I knew that when I chose the frame that i won't have enough. I only have canvas to cover the sides of the frame but not enough to go around to be back. It looks OK since it is do-at-home project. I wish there were kits with the 1/2 inch thick frame in addition of 1 inch.

The video looked very easy to assemble, so I bought this kit for the Covid lockdown paint-by-number project. This canvas didn’t have extra material to wrap around the frame and I didn’t want my picture to be smaller, so I ordered the frame to the canvas size (16x20). It didn’t wrap around the frame, with which, I’m ok and expected; just hoping the glue will hold. The problems I had were with the staple holes and the wood stretchers. The staple holes were too close to the edge and it tore the canvas. The wood stretchers didn’t stay in place because the grove was too wide for it to be pushed in and secure; they kept slipping off. I did tap it with a hammer as in the video. My quick fix was to tape them to the frame. The canvas is not as stretched as I would have liked. I really like this concept of me framing it. I was happy the way the painting looked, had a sense of accomplishment from start to finish. I’ll give it another try with my current paint-by-number project. I wish there was options for 1/2 or 3/4 inch thickness, that might have worked for my project.

Bought this for my wife's Paint By Numbers masterpiece. The first thing that struck me about this kit was its impressive durability. The solid wood construction is nothing short of exceptional. The frame feels substantial and reliable, which is crucial for supporting the canvas and ensuring the longevity of my artwork. It's not flimsy like some other frame kits I've used in the past, making me confident that my creations will stand the test of time. Ease of installation is where this kit truly shines. Setting it up was an absolute breeze. The provided instructions are clear, concise, and easy to follow. Even for someone like me, who's not particularly handy with tools, the step-by-step guide made the assembly process a stress-free experience. I appreciated that the necessary hardware and tools were included in the kit, saving me a trip to the store. From start to finish, it took me no more than 20 minutes to have my canvas stretched and secured onto the frame, which is quite impressive. What I love most about this frame kit is that it doesn't sacrifice quality for ease of use. The finished product looks professional and sleek, with no wrinkles or sagging in the canvas. The 16 x 20 inch size is perfect for many of my artworks, and the frame adds a polished touch to my oil paintings and wall art. Whether I choose to display my creations or gift them to others, I am confident that the canvas frame will enhance the overall presentation. In conclusion, the DIY Solid Wood Canvas Frame Kit (16 x 20 Inch) has exceeded my expectations. It's a fantastic addition to any artist's toolkit, providing both sturdiness and simplicity. The durability of the materials, combined with the straightforward installation process and clear instructions, make it a top choice for anyone looking to showcase their oil paintings or wall art with a professional touch. I highly recommend this kit to fellow artists and DIY enthusiasts – you won't be disappointed. Now I send this to the Louvre to add to their collection.

Being bored during COVID, I ordered a 16x20 paint by numbers. Following other people's advice, I ordered a 14x18 stretcher kit. And I agree, if you want to use the adhesive system of this frame / stretcher kit, then a 14x18 kit will allow the canvas to wrap fully around the stretchers and stick to all the adhesive bits. BUT! Before you order a 14x18 kit, make sure you are fine losing two inches each way on your image. It looking at my painting, going from 16x20 to 14x18 meant giving up a lot of territory on the edges and losing some detail that I didn't want to lose. I contemplated ordering another kit at 16x20 and using staples. Then I realized it was a paint-by-numbers, not a masterpiece, and what the heck, use what I had in hand. The way this kit works is very nifty. Follow the instructions. Mark the canvas with pencil marks so you know the stretcher bars are parallel to the edges of the canvas. You don't want to get things stuck down and find out your image is crooked. The sticky stuff is Really Sticky. Following the instructions, everything came together in under five minutes. The end result is a ready to hang paint by numbers. I am very happy with this. I'm not sure what a professional artist would think of this kit, but for a bored COVID artist like me, it worked fantastically. If I do another paint-by-numbers, I will definitely order this stretcher kit again.

Let me start off by saying that I’m a pretty competent craftsman/handyman, that being said, OH MY GOD THIS WAS THE HARDEST PROJECT IVE EVER DONE! I’m writing this at 2 am, broken and defeated, and missing a good amount of arm, head, and face hair. When you get the kit all the pieces are correct and the instructions are simple to follow, lay out the canvas, lay down the pieces, pull off paper to expose the worlds strongest adhesive strips, slap it together and you’re done. Expect if you buy a 48 inch or frame size where you can’t each both ends to be able to flip them together at the same time. One side goes on, the other side pops open, and on and on. Try a different angle same problem, until eventually you have a full breakdown questioning your purpose for existing and wondering why the universe is testing you with this sisyphean project as you sit in tears huddled on your floor with a piece of frame stuck firmly to your arm connecting to your head from where you slipped on your canvas landing on the glue that had to have been developed by a mad scientist because no glue ever needs to be that strong. Eventually you rip it off the piece with a good chunk of hair and even more pride, grab yourself the bottle of whisky and decide to warn others of this frame. Theoretically it should work, but make sure your canvas is small enough for you to be able to mount it yourself or have a buddy help you, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DONT TRY THIS ALONE! I’ll probably buy it again, the quality is excellent. Good luck

The adhesive is a joke within 24 hours after putting this together the canvas peeled off leaving it loose and floppy with no way to tighten it back down. No customer support and no way to return the product. Had I known how bad this was I would’ve stapled it. After using this my art is completely ruined. It is not replaceable my only option is to start over with the same product and staple it this time it’s been cut and is sticky. It also has holes from attaching it to the corners. Also to get it to work you must cut the corners. It might work better with smaller canvases but not a large one. If you are going to try this you better be ready to staple it and cut your art. I feel taken advantage of. Also you are stuck with them for a floating frame because you can’t find anyone else that had the sizes to fit around this monster. I think they need to ship me a new one at no cost and tell people they need to staple it on the back. The glue is a very temporary hold. I’ll certainly be escalating this complaint it they don’t replace it. No luck so far. Next stop is BBB and the attorney general. I will be heard!