Custom Canvas Stretching

Art Boards Australia offers high-quality, locally made, custom stretched canvases to suit your exact specifications

Simply choose;

1. From our range of quality canvas types
2. Your preferred build type i.e stretcher bar or rigid back
3. The size and shape of the finished canvas

We also offer the additional option of adding a removable floating frame to your custom stretched canvas, providing an all-in-one ready to hang solution

Our custom stretched canvases are made locally in Melbourne at our Bayswater warehouse. We are open to the public and invite you to visit and explore our range of surfaces. In-store drop-off / pick-up is available. We also post Australia wide.

All our artboards, stretchers bars, and profiles are made with FSC certified sustainable timber

Canvases types to choose from:

We use only premium quality canvas, don't be fooled by companies claiming much lighter canvas as 12oz

• 10oz 420gsm, double primed cotton canvas, medium/course tooth
• 12oz, 600gsm triple primed titanium white cotton canvas, medium tooth
• 12oz, 600gsm triple primed titanium white polycotton canvas, ultra fine tooth
• 10oz, 450gsm triple coated transparent linen, Medium tooth 

Build type - Stretcher Bar or Rigid Back:

We have 3 different stretcher bars to choose from.

32 x 40mm deep stretcher bar, Very heavy duty for the largest canvases  

65 x 28mm deep stretcher bar, slimmer profile 

30 x 38mm deep stretcher bar, Medium duty bar (although this is still stronger than some other companies HD bars)

With corner bracing on all of our canvases above 50 x 50cm and centre / cross bracing as the sizes get larger

We also stretch canvas over our timber painting panels, for artist who want a rigid back support behind their canvas.

Already have a completed artwork on rolled canvas? No problem, we can custom mount this for a professional finish

Size and Shape:

We can customise the size of your stretched canvas from extra small, through to extra large (180cm x 270cm). If you require even larger sizes, please contact us to discuss further   

You are also not locked into squares and rectangles. We offer a range of different shape custom stretched canvases including; Round, Hexagon, Arches, or design your own shape

Adding a Floating Frame:

We have 8 different premium floating frames to choose from. All floating frames are 55mm deep and are made to suit our stretched canvases. They are easily removable / re-mountable, allowing you to easily reattach once the artwork is complete

To get a quote email us on: artboardsaustralia@gmail.com or call on 03 7018 3268