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.
From $35
Made-to-order in our workshop · Cut to any size · Ships ready to hang
We've picked our — profile —
20mm x 32mm
Black Wood (Closed Grain) / 20mm x 32mm
$70.00
- Handmade to order in our UK workshop
- Real solid-wood moulding & archival materials
- Dispatched in 2–5 working days
Slim profiles suit everyday photos. Classic and Gallery profiles add presence around larger prints.
Slim profiles sit flush for clean modern looks. Gallery profiles add depth — and can be float-mounted for a 3D effect.
Slim profiles for minimal mounts. Classic for everyday display. Gallery for a deeper, layered look with optional float-mount.
Gallery profiles give paintings substantial depth — supports float-mount or shadow-box framing.
Slim profiles keep certificates feeling clean and formal.
Choose a profile
Finishes
Pattern
Pattern colour
Size
Framing style
Advanced options Paper edge · Float border
Paper edge
Float border — frame grows by twice this
Mount opening
Mount colour
Pattern
Pattern colour
Click to add your photo
JPG or PNG, ideally 1500px on the longest edge. We'll crop and frame it to your selected size.
Delivery & international info
Express shipping availability
Express shipping is available on print-only orders, and on the following frame & size combinations:
| Frame option | Sizes |
|---|---|
| Matt Black | A4, 12"×16", 16"×20", A2, 12"×12", 16"×16" |
| Matt Silver | A4, 12"×16", 16"×20", A2, 12"×12", 16"×16" |
| Brushed Copper | A4, 12"×16", 16"×20", A2, 12"×12", 16"×16" |
| Black Oak | A4, 12"×16", 16"×20", A2, 12"×12", 16"×16" |
| White Oak | A4, 12"×16", 16"×20", A2, 12"×12", 16"×16" |
| Oak | A4, 12"×16", 16"×20", A2, 12"×12", 16"×16" |
Remote areas may take longer or incur 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.
Materials & specification
- Real solid-wood moulding, cut and finished in our workshop.
- Clear cast-acrylic glazing — lighter and safer in transit than glass.
- Backed in archival foamboard with sealed edges.
- Ships with hanging hardware fitted; larger frames include wire + screws.
- Prints on archival paper with pigment inks, 100+ years light-fast.
Delivery & returns
Each frame is made to order. UK orders typically dispatch within 2–5 working days. International shipping calculated at checkout.
If anything arrives damaged, we replace it.
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 moulding — 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 centimetres.
Common questions,
honest answers.
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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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