Stretch canvas print 3

Now its time to neaten up. Trim excess canvas and apply backing tape to cover those unsightly staples. I agree that this is irrelevant once the picture is on the wall but we know from experience how a neat back helps reinforces the sale of an item that people will hold in their hands long before it goes on the wall.

We like to use a fairly tight string on the back of the picture to keep it as flat as possible against the wall it will hang on. This places tremendous strain on the frame and the heavier the frame the worse the effect. Over time an excessively tight string will cause the picture frame to bow inward at the sides, leaving your canvas limp.

There is also a theory that if the picture leans outward slightly it will need less dusting as it is harder for dust to settle on the texture of the canvas. I seldom have to explain myself to a customer but it is a point worth mentioning. By the way. The corner folds should turn to the top and bottom of the picture, not the sides. They will otherwise trap dirt and look unpleasant with time.