Preparing the frame

Lengths of treated pine are planed into this shape.

The bevel is to ensure that the canvas surface will not be in contact with the frame causing marks on the finished surface.

Frame Joinery

The wood is then mitered using our precision machinery. It is then joined, glued and left to set.

All corners are perfectly square and cross bracing is added for larger sizes.

Canvas Material

Canvas is then chosen to suit the desired painting. (Either hopsack where a textured surface is needed or cotton duck for a smoother finish). It is then cut to size.

Stretching the Canvas

The canvas is stretched over the frame with the corners neatly folded in to prevent fraying.

Priming the Canvas

To further stretch the canvas and to provide a good working surface, the mounted canvas receives two coats of acrylic primer paint.

Acrylic Paints

All paintings are executed using the finest acrylic paints. The paint can be applied in a variety ways to secure a well textured finish.

The colours that we use can be matched exactly to your specific requirements.

Colour Mixing

Colour matching is achieved through well known methods of subtractive colour mixing.

Any colour can be matched exactly using our paints and mixing procedures. In addition, we offer a specialist colour matching sevice if the colour coding is not known.