Centre & Cross Braces for 65 mm – Made in the Netherlands | Free wedges | No glue or nails

Add extra stability and rigidity to your frame with our centre braces and cross braces. Crafted in the Netherlands from carefully selected spruce, triple-laminated and 100% PEFC-certified (CU-PEFC-807830). The smart interlocking slot locks firmly in place — no glue or nails. Wedges are included free of charge. Use a rubber mallet for square, tight assembly.

• Order single pieces for a centre brace, or two pieces to form a cross.
• Seamless fit with the slots of our 65 mm stretcher bars.
• Ideal for large canvases, fine-art prints and professional use.

When to use a centre brace

For rectangular/elongated canvases where the longest side is > 120 cm. From 50 cm upwards, our bars feature a slot the brace locks into.

Example (centre brace)

• 60 × 130 cm → 2 × 60 + 2 × 130 cm + centre brace 60 cm.

When to use a cross brace

For (near) square formats where both sides are > 100 cm. Two slotted braces interlock at the centre to form a cross, clicking into the frame slots and distributing tension evenly.

Examples (cross)

• 120 × 130 cm → 2 × 120 + 2 × 130 cm + 2 braces (120 & 130 cm) → cross.
• 108 × 150 cm → 2 × 108 + 2 × 150 cm + 2 braces (108 & 150 cm) → cross.

Sustainable wood & dimensional accuracy

Premium spruce, triple-laminated to minimise warping. PEFC-certified (CU-PEFC-807830). Tight, precise fit engineered for our 65 mm stretcher bars.

Compatibility & ordering tips

• Online options for 65 mm. For 45 mm: contact us.
• Available up to 2 metres per brace; longer on request.
• Frames > 2 metres → we recommend a double cross (custom quote).
• Allow at least +5 cm canvas overlap per side beyond the frame size.

Order centre or cross braces (65 mm)