Artist Stretchers



Standard 15mm Stretcher Bars

These wooden stretcher bars are the most commonly used size, with a 15mm width. They are made from solid wood, usually pine or basswood, and are a cost-effective option for stretching canvas. Benefits include durability, stability, and customisable sizes.

Standard 19mm Stretcher Bars

This is our most popular standard-sized profile for wooden stretcher bars. Slightly wider than the standard 15mm bars, these 19mm bars provide additional stability to the stretched canvas. They are also made from solid wood and can be easily cut to any size.

19mm Raised Lip

This is our most popular standard-sized profile for wooden stretcher bars. Slightly wider than the standard 15mm bars, these 19mm bars provide additional stability to the stretched canvas. They are also made from solid wood and can be easily cut to any size. This is exactly like the 19mm but has a raised lip on the outside edge.

19 mm Raised Lip - Centre Bar

32mm Stretcher Bars

These wider bars provide additional stability and support to the stretched canvas. Made from high-quality wood, they offer a stronger and more durable option for artists and art lovers. Benefits include improved stability and durability. It also has a raised lip to the outer edge, which keeps the canvas away from the internal bars. Most suitable for small to medium-sized stretcher frames.

32mm Gallery

These wider wooden stretcher bars provide additional stability and support to the stretched canvas. Made from high-quality wood, they offer a stronger and more durable option for professional artists. Benefits include improved stability and durability. This profile has a bevel rather than the raised lip. They are very strong, are of gallery & exhibition quality, and are ideal for medium to large stretcher frames.

38mm Stretcher Bars

Our 19mm profile stretcher bars have a 19mm edging strip on the outer edge. This option allows you to make large canvases that are lighter in weight than our 32mm Gallery profile. This profile is ideal for medium to large stretcher frames.

44mm Gallery Stretcher Bars

The 44mm Gallery profile is excellent for the highest-quality artwork; these bars offer exceptional stability and support. These are our 32mm PAR (planed all round) profile stretcher bars with a 12mm edging strip on the outer edge. This profile is most suited to larger frames.

44mm Raised Lip

These deeper stretcher bars provide additional depth. Made from high-quality wood and most suitable for small to medium-sized stretcher frames. Benefits include a large, raised lip section that keeps the canvas away from the internal bars. It is most suited to the heavier-handed artist who tends to apply a lot of pressure to their canvas surface.

50mm Stretcher Bars

The 50mm gallery profile is excellent for the highest-quality artwork; these bars offer exceptional stability and support. These are our 32mm PAR (planed all round) profile stretcher bars with an 18mm edging strip on the outer edge. This profile is most suited to larger frames.


50 mm Gallery - Stretcher Pieces

50 mm Gallery - Centre Bar

50 mm Gallery - Half Bar