floating frames — art that hovers
Přísečná near Český Krumlov · 25 min from Č. Budějovice · Free consultation
what's involved
A classic frame closes a painting in. A floating frame lets it breathe. A narrow visible gap stays between the canvas and the profile — typically 5–8 mm — and the painting seems to hover inside the frame. It is the cleanest, most contemporary way to frame a canvas without hiding a single centimetre of the work. We build floating frames from Larson-Juhl profiles in wood and metal, and we calibrate the gap to the millimetre so it stays perfectly even all the way around.
what you get
The hovering effect
The visible gap between canvas and frame gives the painting air and a modern elegance. The work never looks boxed in — it sits lightly and confidently.
Made for stretched canvas
The floating frame is designed for paintings on a stretcher. It works with any stretcher depth.
A gap to the millimetre
We calibrate the gap between canvas and profile precisely and keep it identical all the way around. No widening in one corner, nothing crooked.
Freedom of material
Wood, aluminium, black, white, natural oak — dozens of Larson-Juhl profiles. We match the frame to the work and to the room it is heading for.
Nothing gets lost
Unlike a classic frame, a floating frame hides none of the canvas edges. If you paint over the sides, the whole work stays visible.
Easy to remove
The canvas mounts from the back. Swapping or removing it takes a moment — with no intervention into the painting.
how it works
Bring in the canvas, or tell us the dimensions of both the canvas and the stretcher. We need to know the depth.
We choose the floating-frame profile — colour, material, gap width. We show everything on samples held right against the work.
We build the frame to size and mount the canvas with a precise, even gap.
We hand over the finished piece for pickup or deliver it to you.
25 min from Budějovice
In Přísečná you'll find a choice of 1,000+ Larson-Juhl profiles, museum-grade standards and a personal, unhurried approach. The consultation is free.
questions and answers
Does a floating frame suit every canvas painting?
Most of them, yes. It looks best with modern and contemporary work. Older oils on canvas sometimes call for a more classic approach — we are happy to advise on what suits the piece.
How wide is the gap?
Usually 5–8 mm. We match the width to the painting's proportions and the chosen profile — larger canvases carry a wider gap and look even airier.
Will a floating frame damage the canvas?
No. The canvas mounts with screws from the back into the stretcher; the frame itself never touches it.
How much does a floating frame cost?
The price comes from the size and the chosen profile — floating frames sit in the mid range. We tell you the quote upfront and with no obligation during the consultation.
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