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Floater Frames

floater frames
for paintings on panels

Metropolitan manufactures  a line of custom wood floater frame profiles for paintings on canvas, wood, or gessoboard panels. All our floater frames are available with or without cradles. Our floater frames for paintings on panels are available for 3/4" - 2 -1/4" deep cradles in 3/8", 1/2", and 1" widths.

Our wood floater frames  are available in all the Metropolitan woods and finishes and because we are a manufacturer we can offer many purchasing optionsNeed inspiration?  Visit our customer gallery.

PROFILE 130 Floater frames for panels & floater frames for photographs
FLOATER FRAME -PROFILE 130 for panels & mounted photographs

FLOATER FRAME  for panels

Profile 130 with 2-1/4" cradle

The 130 floater frames for panels are designed for extra deep 2-1/4" paintings on cradled panels. All Metropolitan floater frame profiles can be purchased with or without a cradle. The 1" face on this floater frame provides a "substantial" look and is structurally strong enough for larger work. We recommend that all paintings be recessed from the top of the floater frame for protection when handling and moving.

FLOATER FRAME -PROFILE 120 for panels & floater frames for photographs
FLOATER FRAME -PROFILE 120 for panels & floater frames for photographs

FLOATER FRAME  FOR PANELS

Profile 120 with 2-1/4" cradle

The 120 floater frames for panels that are designed for extra deep 2-1/4" paintings on cradled panels. All profiles can be purchased with or without a cradle. The 1/2" face on this frame provides not only a more "substantial" look but is structurally stronger for larger work. We recommend that all paintings be recessed from the top of the frame for protection when handling and moving.

PROFILE 131 Floater frame for panels floater frames for photographs
FLOATER FRAME -PROFILE 131 for panels & mounted photographs

FLOATER FRAME  FOR PANELS

Profile 131 with 1-1/2" cradle

The 131 floater frames for panel paintings are designed for 1-1/2" cradles.  All profiles can be purchased with or without a cradle.  The 1" face on this frame provides not only a more "substantial" look but is structurally stronger for larger work. We recommend that all paintings be recessed from the top of the frame for protection when handling and moving.  This is primarily used on larger paintings and is easier to join for customers who are assembling their own frames.

PROFILE 124 Floater frame for panels & floater frames for photographs
FLOATER FRAME -PROFILE 124 for panels & mounted photographs

FLOATER FRAME  FOR PANELS

Profile 124 with 1-1/2" cradle

The 124 floater frames for panel paintings are designed for 1-1/2" cradles. All profiles can be purchased with or without a cradle.  The 1/2" face on this frame provides not only a "substantial" look and is structurally strong enough for larger work. We recommend that all paintings be recessed from the top of the frame for protection when handling and moving.  This is primarily used on medium to larger paintings and is easier to join for customers who are assembling their own frames.

PROFILE 121 Floater frame for panels & floater frames for photographs
FLOATER FRAME -PROFILE 121 for panels & mounted photographs

FLOATER FRAME  FOR PANELS

Profile 121 with 1-1/2" cradle

The 121 floater frames for panel paintings are designed for 1-1/2" cradles. All profiles can be purchased with or without a cradle. The 3/8" face on this frame provides provides a minimal look. We recommend that all paintings be recessed from the top of the frame for protection when handling and moving. We recommend using wider profiles for large/oversize frames if you are joining them yourself.

PROFILE 132 Floater frame for panels
FLOATER FRAME -PROFILE 132 for panels & mounted photographs

FLOATER FRAME  FOR PANELS

Profile 132 with 3/4" cradle

The 132 floater frames for panel paintings are designed for 1-1/2" cradles. All profiles can be purchased with or without a cradle. The 1" face on this frame provides not only a more "substantial" look but is structurally stronger for larger work. We recommend that all paintings be recessed from the top of the frame for protection when handling and moving. This is primarily used on larger paintings and is easier to join for customers who are assembling their own frames.

PROFILE 123 Floater frame for panels & floater frames for photographs
FLOATER FRAME -PROFILE 123 for panels & mounted photographs

FLOATER FRAME  FOR PANELS

Profile 123 with 3/4" cradle

The 123 floater frames for panel paintings are designed for 3/4" cradles. All profiles can be purchased with or without a cradle. The 1/2"  face on this frame provides not only a  "substantial" look and is structurally stronger for larger work. We recommend that all paintings be recessed from the top of the frame for protection when handling and moving.  This wider profile is easier to join for customers who are assembling their own frames.

PROFILE 122 Floater frame for panels & floater frames for photographs
Floater frame - PROFILE 122 for panels and mounted photographs

FLOATER FRAME  FOR PANELS

Profile 122 with 3/4" cradle

The 122 floater frames for panel paintings are designed for 3/4" cradles. All profiles can be purchased with or without a cradle. The 3/8" face on this frame provides provides a minimal look. We recommend that all paintings be recessed from the top of the frame for protection when handling and moving.

PROFILE 125 Floater frame for panels & floater frames for photographs
FLOATER FRAME - PROFILE 125 for panels & mounted photographs

FLOATER FRAME  FOR PANELS

Profile 125 for 1/4" panels

The 125 floater frames for panels are designed for contemporary paintings on wood, canvas, or gessoboard panels. We recommend that all paintings be recessed from the top of the frame for protection when handling and moving. See framing advice to learn how to  attach a panel to a floater frame for a video and step by step instructions. 

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