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Z-Clips are the perfect solution when your stretched canvas is deeper than the rebate of your picture frame. This guide shows you exactly how to install them safely and securely.
The canvas should fit into the back of the frame with a small amount of movement. Too tight a fit can cause the canvas to become baggy over time due to wood expansion and contraction.
Tip: Work on a blanket or soft cloth to protect the frame edges.
Use roughly one Z-Clip every 30cm (12 inches) around the frame.
Make a small starter hole with a screwdriver at each position.
Take extra care not to damage the inner lip of the frame.
Tap the Z-Clip into the frame using a hammer until fully seated. Ask someone to hold the frame steady while hammering.
Bend all Z-Clips outward, gently place the stretched canvas into the frame, then bend the clips over the stretcher bars.
Tap them gently into the wood to secure the canvas.
Important Tip: When tapping the clips, support the lip of the frame (just below the stretcher bar) with your hand, cushion or a block of wood. This prevents the frame from cracking under the impact.
Article Posted: 17/01/2018 13:07:36