Brace Bars

Brace Bars for Canvas Stretcher Frames

Types of Brace Bars: We offer two main types of cross brace bars:

-Double Cross Over Brace Bars (Type A and B): These join together as a pair of braces to form a cross in the middle of the frame. We suggest using these double cross over brace bars to provide strength / stability for extra large stretcher bar frames, say for frames sizes from 120 - 180 cm.
-Single Brace Bar (Type C): We recommend using a single cross brace to provide strength / stability for large stretcher bar frames, say for frames sized from 60-120cm in length

Note for smaller stretcher bar frames - say less than 60cm  - it is optional to use cross braces  (i.e. cross braces are not needed for strength /rigidity)

Note Types A, B & C work with for all 3 different types of stretcher bars; Standard, Premium and Gallery. With the Standard bars, the cross braces are fixed into slots provided in the middle of the stretcher bars. With the Premium and Gallery stretcher bars, the cross braces are fixed onto the lip at the back of the bars (use wood screws, or glue, not provided)

Price: The price shown above is for one cross bar (type A, B or C).

If you want a double cross over brace (recommended for extra large frames sized 120-180cm), you will need to order 2 cross bars (1 x Type A and 1 x Type B)

If you want a single brace (recommended for large frames sized 60-120cm), you will need to order 1 cross brace (select Type C in the drop down menu above). Note we suggest choosing the single brace to match the smaller side of your frame. For example, for a frame sized 110 by 70cm, we suggest a single cross brace 70cm long.

Hand-crafted: These professional hand-crafted, kiln-dried brace bars are made to the highest specifications. 
The timber which is carefully selected to eliminate knots and ensure a perfect match with each and every bar.  These bars are "dead straight" and not subject to warping and will lie 100% flat against the wall. 

Highest Quality: Our cross brace bars are manufactured in the UK to the highest specification and subject to careful quality control throughout production.

Dimensions:  Each cross bar is 15mm deep and 35mm wide

Available Sizes:  Available in 1 inch increments, ranging in lengths from 8 inches (203mm) up to 71 inches (1803mm).  Please contact us if you require cross brace bars longer than 71 inches.

Made to Measure: Made to measure cross brace bars can be produced to nearest mm, up to a maximum size of 1803mm.  For pricing, use nearest inch equivalent (round upwards).

Volume Discounts: We offer the following volume discounts for larger orders of stretcher bars and cross braces:
5% for orders over £150 (inc VAT);10% over £300 (inc VAT); 12.5% over £500 (inc VAT): 15% over £1000 (inc VAT).
These discounts can apply to a mixture of different stretcher bar sizes and cross brace types (i.e they don't have to be all the same size and type of bars). 
Please note volume discounts are not automatically set-up when ordering directly on our website. To receive these discounts, place your order on our website using the Purchase Order option, and one of our team will contact you with a discounted quote - for payment by card over the phone or via BACS transfer.

Returns policy: All stretcher bars and cross braces are made to order, so we can NOT offer any exchanges or refunds (where goods have been supplied and made correctly).

Lead time: It takes about 5-7 working days for your stretcher bars to be ready.

Delivery:  Stretcher/cross brace bars are packaged up and sent out for UK Mainland delivery by a courier. The delivery price varies by length of bars:

• For stretcher/cross brace bars less than 1.5m long, please select the "Large Parcel UK Mainland" delivery option
• For stretcher/cross brace bars longer than 1.5m, please select the "Extra Large Parcel (>1.5m) UK Mainland" delivery option

Please note that as the stretcher/cross brace bars are manufactured off-site, we do NOT offer free collection of stretcher bars from our London shop in Bethnal Green.