65 mm Stretcher Bars (per piece) – Made in the Netherlands | Free wedges | No glue or nails | Craftsmanship since 1932

Our 65 mm bars are made in the Netherlands with woodworking know-how handed down since 1932. Expect durable quality, precise joints and excellent stability.

Crafted from premium spruce, carefully selected and triple-laminated to minimise warping. Timber is 100% PEFC-certified (CU-PEFC-807830) from responsibly managed forests. The tongue-and-groove joint makes assembly easy — no glue or nails required. Wedges are included free of charge.

Oils, acrylics, tempera or watercolour — a solid foundation matters. These 65 mm bars give your canvas a professional base designed to last.

Why 65 mm?

• Built for large canvases requiring extra rigidity.
• Ideal when the artwork is displayed without a frame.
• Easy to upgrade with centre brace(s) or a cross brace.
• Tool-free assembly via a professional tongue-and-groove joint.
• Free wedges with every order.

Order individually = full flexibility

Because bars are sold per piece, you can build any frame size — standard or custom.

Examples:

• 108 × 150 cm → order 2 × 108 + 2 × 150 cm. For near-square formats, add a cross brace.
• 53 × 120 cm → order 2 × 53 + 2 × 120 cm + centre brace 53 cm.
• 100 × 80 cm → order 2 × 100 + 2 × 80 cm (usually no brace needed).

Available online up to 2 metres. Longer sizes on request. Frames over 2 metres are typically fitted with a double cross.

When to add a centre brace

From 50 cm upwards, our bars have a pre-cut slot for a brace. Use a centre brace when the longest side > 120 cm or for elongated rectangular formats.

When to add a cross brace

Choose a cross brace if both height and width > 100 cm and the canvas is (almost) square. Two braces interlock like a puzzle and slot into the frame.

Important

Note: 65 mm bars and accessories cannot be combined with 45 mm.

Applications & users

• Artists & hobbyists — large canvases and textile art.
• Frame makers — professional stretching of big works.
• Canvas & fine-art printers — gallery-grade prints.
• Interior & wall stylists — bespoke interior projects.

Sustainability & quality

• PEFC-certified wood from sustainably managed forests.
• Triple-laminated spruce for superior stability.
• Proudly made in the Netherlands — craftsmanship since 1932.

FAQ

• Mix 45 mm with 65 mm? No — profiles and accessories are not compatible.
• Do I always need a brace/cross? Not always; strongly recommended on larger formats.
• Canvas overlap? At least +5 cm per side beyond the frame size.
• Are wedges included? Yes, free with every order.
• Suitable for linen/cotton/canvas? Yes — designed for large formats.
• DIY assembly? Yes — the tongue-and-groove joint needs no glue or nails.