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Float Mount Frames

Float mount frames, made to order in any size. Your print is raised on hidden spacers inside a deep profile, so it appears to float clear of the backing with a soft shadow and every edge on show — including a deckled edge, if your paper has one.

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A deckle-edged coastal art print float mounted in a deep black gallery frame

20mm x 32mm

Black Wood (Closed Grain) / 20mm x 32mm

$70.00

  • Handmade to order in our workshop
  • Real solid-wood moulding & archival materials

Finishes

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Good to know

  • Orders placed by noon Pacific time, Monday to Friday, start that day.
  • Express is available on every size and product. Made-to-measure frames, mats, prints and custom framing take one extra working day.
  • Express isn't available to Puerto Rico or US military (APO/FPO/DPO) addresses; these ship free by standard delivery.
  • Remote areas may take longer or be charged at a higher rate.
About this frame

A broad, deep 20×32mm profile with real presence, ideal for larger prints and posters, in a deep, confident black in a smooth, closed-grain finish. It suits monochrome photography, bold typographic prints and anything you want to feel grounded and gallery-sharp. Made to measure in our UK workshop, packed flat-and-rigid and delivered ready to hang.

Specification
Moulding
Real solid-wood moulding, cut and finished in our workshop.
Face width
20mm
Depth
32mm
Glazing
Clear cast acrylic, shatter-resistant
Backing
Archival foamboard, sealed edges
Hanging
Fittings attached; wire and screws on larger frames
Print, if added
Archival paper, pigment inks
Made for you

Made to your size. Every frame is cut, joined and glazed to order, which is why we can't accept returns on made-to-measure frames. Please check your size before ordering.

Arrives perfect, or we remake it. Every frame travels in specialised picture frame packaging. If anything reaches you less than perfect, send us a photo within 48 hours of delivery and we'll remake it free.

Caring for it. Peel any protective film from the glazing, then clean with a soft, dry cloth. Don't use glass cleaner.

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What a float mount is

A float mount raises your print on hidden spacers so it sits clear of the backing board and the whole sheet stays on show. Nothing overlaps the artwork: a shadow gap runs right around it, and the paper's own edge becomes part of the picture.

Every float mount frame here is made to order from a 32mm (1¼") deep molding — the depth is what makes the effect work. Choose a 10mm, 20mm or 30mm shadow gap, a straight or deckled paper edge, and any of eleven wood finishes, in inches or centimeters.

FAQ

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What is float mounting?

Float mounting is a way of presenting a print so it appears to float inside the frame. Instead of a board sitting over the edges of the paper, the print is raised on hidden spacers above the backing — leaving a shadow gap all the way around and every edge of the sheet visible.

Float mount vs mat — which should I choose?

A mat covers the outer edge of the paper and gives a crisp, formal window, which suits diplomas and photographs. A float mount shows the whole sheet including any deckled or torn edge, and suits fine-art prints, watercolors and hand-made papers.

How big is the shadow gap?

Choose 10mm, 20mm or 30mm on each side; 20mm is the default. The frame grows by twice the gap you pick, so a wider float means a larger frame — the price updates as you choose.

Can you print a deckled edge?

Yes. Pick the deckled paper edge option and we finish the sheet with a soft torn edge, then float it so that edge is the feature. It is the reason most people float-mount a watercolour or a fine-art print.

Can you float mount an object or memorabilia?

No — these are float mount frames for works on paper: prints, photographs, watercolors and maps. They use a 32mm (1¼") deep flat profile, not a deep shadow box for three-dimensional items.

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