Canvas Stretching in Los Angeles & West Hollywood

Frame Beverly provides professional canvas stretching in Los Angeles and West Hollywood for original paintings, canvas prints, photography on canvas, and other artwork supplied on canvas. Each piece is carefully stretched by hand over durable wooden stretcher bars to create even tension and a clean, professional finish.

Whether your artwork arrives rolled, needs to be re-stretched, or needs to be prepared before custom framing, our canvas stretching is completed in-house at our Beverly Boulevard frame shop. We work with customers throughout West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and the surrounding Los Angeles area.

Professional Canvas Stretching for Paintings and Prints

Proper canvas stretching provides the structure needed to display artwork cleanly while helping maintain consistent tension across the canvas. The canvas is carefully positioned over appropriately sized stretcher bars and tensioned evenly so the finished piece sits flat and square.

We stretch original paintings as well as photographic and fine-art prints produced on canvas. If you purchased artwork that was shipped rolled, received an unstretched canvas directly from an artist, or have an existing canvas that needs attention, we can assess the piece and recommend the appropriate approach.

Stretched coastal canvas artwork displayed on a wall in a bright California-style living room

What Types of Canvas Can Be Stretched?

Original paintings on canvas
Oil and acrylic paintings
Canvas art prints
Photography printed on canvas
Rolled canvas artwork
Previously stretched canvas that needs re-stretching

Canvas Stretching for Rolled Artwork

Rolled canvas artwork on a worktable in a professional Los Angeles picture framing studio

Buying artwork rolled rather than already stretched can make shipping and transportation considerably easier, particularly for larger pieces. Once it arrives, however, the canvas needs a properly sized support before it can be displayed or framed.

Frame Beverly can stretch rolled canvas artwork onto custom-sized stretcher bars, creating the structure and tension needed for a finished presentation. This is common with original artwork purchased directly from artists, artwork brought home from travel, and canvas prints ordered online.

Before and after example of a loose sagging canvas professionally re-stretched for a smooth, even finish

Re-Stretching Loose or Sagging Canvas

Canvas can sometimes loosen, sag, or lose even tension over time. Existing artwork may also need to be removed from old stretcher bars when it is being reframed or when the original support is no longer suitable.

We can inspect an existing stretched canvas to determine whether re-stretching is appropriate and discuss the best way to prepare it for display or custom framing.

Canvas Stretching Before Custom Framing

A stretched canvas can be displayed on its own or incorporated into a custom framing design. If you plan to frame the finished canvas, we can coordinate the stretching dimensions and framing so the two parts of the project are designed together.

Customers looking for a visible space between the canvas and the surrounding frame can also explore our canvas float framing options.

Canvas Stretching FAQ's

Can you stretch a canvas that was shipped rolled?

Yes. Rolled artwork is one of the common reasons customers need professional canvas stretching. The canvas can be stretched onto appropriately sized wooden stretcher bars so it is ready for display or framing.

Can you stretch an original painting?

Yes. Frame Beverly stretches original artwork on canvas as well as canvas prints and photographic canvas.

Can an existing canvas be re-stretched?

In many cases, yes. If a canvas has loosened or needs to be removed from its existing support, bring it in so we can assess its condition and determine the appropriate approach.

Can I have my canvas framed after it is stretched?

Yes. Canvas stretching and custom framing can be planned together so the finished dimensions, frame and presentation work properly as a complete piece.

Do I need an appointment for canvas stretching?

Come in anytime during our shop hours. No appointments are needed.

Monday - Friday 10:30 - 6:00

Saturday 10:30 - 4:00

Sundays and Holidays Closed

How much does canvas stretching cost?

Pricing depends primarily on the size of the canvas and the requirements of the individual piece. Contact Frame Beverly or bring the artwork into the shop for an estimate.