Both styles can look great, and the right choice depends on your art and space.

• Framed (floater frame): Adds a clean border and a subtle “float” gap that highlights the piece. It can help protect edges, hide staples, and coordinate with finishes like black, white, woodgrain, or metal.
• Unframed (gallery wrap): Shows off painted edges for a minimal, modern feel. It’s lightweight and simple to hang, which many people prefer for casual spaces.

If you want a polished, finished look or your canvas edges aren’t painted, a frame may suit you. If you love the wrap-around edge or want a very streamlined vibe, leaving it unframed can work well.

You’ll find a wide selection of frames for canvas on Walmart.com. The assortment typically includes:

• Floater frames in popular sizes like 12x12, 16x20, 18x24, and 24x36, plus metric options such as 30x40 cm.
• DIY stretcher bar kits for stretching rolled canvases or paint-by-number prints.
• Magnetic and self-adhesive frames designed for diamond painting and lightweight canvas art.

Before you choose, check the product details for the interior dimensions and depth compatibility with your canvas. Many listings note the depth range they fit and whether hanging hardware or adhesive is included. Matching size and depth can help you get a clean, secure display.

Start with accurate measurements, then choose the frame type that fits your canvas and style.

1. Measure width, height, and canvas depth.
2. Stretched canvas: Pick a floater frame labeled for your canvas size and depth. Center the piece to create an even “float” gap, then attach using the provided brackets or screws as directed.
3. Rolled canvas: Use a stretcher bar kit to stretch and staple the canvas first; once it’s taut and square, place it in a floater frame if desired.
4. Diamond art/lightweight canvas: Self-adhesive or magnetic frames can be pressed on and smoothed for a quick display.

Following the included instructions and working carefully can help you achieve a neat, secure fit.

Match the frame to your canvas’s measured width, height, and depth.

• Size label: Most canvas frames are labeled by the canvas size they’re made to fit (e.g., 12x16, 16x20, 30x40 cm).
• Depth check: Confirm the interior depth range listed (for example, many fit roughly 0.6–0.9 in). The canvas should sit snugly without bulging.
• Float gap: Floater frames are sized to create a small gap around the edges for that “floating” look.
• Units: Some frames are listed in inches and others in centimeters—measure in the same units for accuracy.

When in doubt, re-measure and review the product’s interior dimensions before ordering.

They serve different purposes in displaying canvas art.

• Stretcher bars: These are wooden (or similar) bars you assemble to stretch a rolled canvas. They create the internal support structure of the artwork. On their own, they’re not decorative.
• Floater frames: These are decorative frames for a finished, stretched canvas. The art sits inside with a slim gap, creating the “floating” effect and a clean, gallery-style border.

If your art is still on a rolled sheet, start with stretcher bars. If your canvas is already stretched and ready to hang, a floater frame can provide a polished finish without covering the edges.