CANVAS STRETCH + FRAME
Our skilled team carefully hand-stretches each canvas to ensure perfect, uniform tension.
Every piece is framed exclusively with top-grade, premium timber for exceptional durability and finish.
We also provide a carefully selected collection of handcrafted canvas products online.These include our bespoke Custom Print & Frame Canvas service,alongside triple-primed blank canvases, ideal for your own creative artwork.
Canvas stretching.
All framing work is completed in-house at our Marrickville workshop, by our expert team of craftspeople who
specialise in Museum-Grade Archival Framing. No job is too intricate — we frame it all!
Why Proper Canvas Stretching is Essential
Longevity
The lifespan of any artwork relies heavily on how well the canvas is prepared. Poorly stretched canvas can sag, warp, or distort over time, damaging both its appearance and structural integrity.
Quality Assurance
Professional stretching guarantees:
- A taut, even surface ideal for painting
- Long-lasting structural stability
- Minimized risk of rippling or corner pull
- A polished, gallery-ready finish
Artists Know the Difference
Artists instantly recognize the difference. A perfectly stretched canvas delivers ideal tension: firm enough for precise control, yet responsive enough to work with confidently.
Work with Artime Framing
Craftsmanship
With over a decade of experience serving Australia’s art, photography, and corporate sectors, we’ve built a reputation for exceptional workmanship and reliable turnaround times.
Custom & Oversized Stretching
We craft stretcher frames to fit standard, custom, and oversized dimensions — giving you full flexibility for any project.
Premium Materials
Our stretcher bars are made from durable, high-grade pine to ensure maximum strength and long-term durability.
End-to-End Solutions
As specialists in Fine Art Printing and Custom Framing, we offer complete, one-stop services: stretching, framing, packing, shipping, and even installation of your artwork.
Wholesale & Fulfilment Services
We support artists, galleries, designers, and corporate clients across Australia with scalable production and fulfilment solutions.
Let’s Get Started!
Ready to have your artwork professionally stretched, framed, or prepped? Reach out to our team today.Visit our Marrickville showroom, or get in touch with ArtimeFramingCo for a custom quote and expert guidance on your next project.
Blank canvas.
As one of Melbourne’s leading picture framers with decades of experience partnering with local and international artists, we know that premium, high-quality materials are essential to showcasing original art at its finest. We honor the artist’s vision while prioritizing the long-term preservation of every piece.
QUALITY MATERIALS
12oz Triple-Primed Cotton Duck Canvas (407gsm) — ready to use, with a smooth, dreamy surface perfect for painting.
STRETCHED TO PERFECTION
Every canvas is hand-stretched to ideal tension on 34mm deep timber stretcher bars, engineered to fit seamlessly into our Canvas Float Frames.
CANVAS FLOAT FRAMES
Our Canvas Float Frames create a sleek, modern finish, with an elegant 5mm shadow gap between the canvas and frame that gives a stunning floating effect.Frame depth: 45mm
SIZES
While we list standard sizes on our website, all our canvases are fully customisable. If you need a specific size or finish not shown online, get in touch — our expert team is here to help.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Hanging System: 2x D-Rings, 2x Screws, 1x Length of Wire Pre-stretched canvas on 34mm deep timber stretcher bars 45mm deep Canvas Float Frame
WHAT YOU MIGHT NEED
A drill or screw driver to adjust the hanging system and/or fit the float frame.
BY NOW
VIRTUAL CONSULTATIONS
Can't pop by for a face-2-face consultation? Take advantage of Custom Framing Virtual Consultations with our team!
Here’s how it works
1. Drop-off | Pick-up
Click here and fill out a quote request form.
Shortly,
one of our amazing team members will get in touch and talk through your
project with you, confirm your details and organise a time for you to
drop off your items or have them collected by one of our drivers.
2. Virtual Consultation
We will then organize a formal virtual consultation where we will
discuss your project in detail and talk you through your custom framing
options.
Once the details are signed off and locked in we will then take a contactless payment.
3. Collection | Delivery
You will be contacted when your items are ready. Simply let us know
when you plan to collect and we will have your items packed ready and
waiting for you!
Alternatively, let us know if you need us to deliver straight to your door.
Our current hours are: Monday-Friday | 9am-5pm Saturdays | 10am-2pm