It really depends on your artwork and the look you want.

• Floater frames: Great for stretched canvases; they create a shadow gap for a modern, gallery feel. Available in wood or metal finishes.
• Open-back frames for canvas: A more traditional profile that gives a classic edge.
• Magnetic poster hangers: Minimal top-and-bottom rails that can work for lightweight canvas prints.
• Self-adhesive display frames: Handy for diamond painting canvases; quick, tool-free application.
• Stretcher bars: Used to stretch loose or rolled canvas before you frame or hang it.

On Walmart.com, check product details for compatible canvas depth, size, and hanging orientation so you choose a style that fits your piece and space.

You’ll see a few common terms when shopping for canvas frames:

• Canvas floater frame (or floating frame): Surrounds a stretched canvas with a small gap for a clean, gallery look.
• Stretcher bars: Interlocking wood bars that create the inner frame to stretch raw or rolled canvas.
• Open-back frame for canvas: A traditional frame designed to hold a stretched canvas.
• Magnetic poster hanger: Wood rails with embedded magnets for lightweight canvas prints.
• Self-adhesive art frame: Peel-and-stick frame system often used for diamond painting canvases.
• DIY inner frame: Kits for building a custom-size support frame.

Product pages typically list both the canvas size and the depth they fit.

Here’s a simple approach you can follow:

1. Measure your canvas (width, height, and depth). This helps you match frame specs accurately.
2. Choose a frame type: Floater frames for stretched canvases, self-adhesive or magnetic frames for lightweight pieces, or stretcher bars first if your canvas is rolled.
3. Check the listing for compatible depth, included hardware, and vertical/horizontal hanging options.
4. Mount carefully: Center the canvas, secure from the back per the instructions, and avoid overtightening.
5. Hang with care: Use appropriate wall anchors for the weight and a level for alignment.

Allow freshly painted canvases to fully cure before framing. Results can vary based on canvas weight and wall surfaces.

A few quick checks can help you choose the right fit:

• Match the dimensions: If your canvas is 16x20, look for frames marketed for 16x20 canvases.
• Confirm depth: Frames list a compatible depth range (thickness). Compare that to your canvas edge.
• Stretched vs. rolled: Stretched canvases go into floater or open-back frames. Rolled canvases typically need stretcher bars first.
• Orientation: Many frames support vertical or horizontal hanging; check the product details.

On Walmart.com, product descriptions usually note size and depth specs, which can help you match your canvas without guesswork.

Most floater frames follow a similar process, but details can vary:

1. Dry fit the canvas in the frame and center it to keep the gap even.
2. Secure from the back using the included screws, clips, or brackets. Tighten gradually to avoid shifting.
3. Attach hanging hardware (D-rings or a sawtooth), if not pre-installed. Check the listing for what’s included.
4. Prep the wall: Mark your spot, install anchors suitable for your wall type and the frame’s weight, then place your hanger.
5. Hang and level the frame, making small adjustments as needed.

Always follow the instructions provided with your frame, as hardware and methods can differ by design.