Ampersand Art Supply Float Frame for 1.5" Cradled Panels — Bold 9x12 Maple, Deep Rabbet & Countersunk Hardware

Ampersand Float Frame 1.5In Bold 9x12 Maple is a hardwood floater frame engineered to protect and present 1.5"-deep cradled panels and stretched canvas while keeping hardware and artwork flush to the wall.

This maple floater frame was redesigned by Ampersand to solve common fit and protection problems artists face when framing wooden panels. The wider base aligns precisely with a panel’s cradle, the extended face shields the artwork’s edge, and recessed hardware keeps screws from protruding and scratching walls. Everything needed to hang and secure the piece is included in the pack, so you can frame and display your work right away.

How does this frame protect the surface and edges of my panel?

The profile of the Bold 1.5" frame extends forward enough that the painted face of the panel sits slightly recessed behind the frame lip, preventing direct contact with the frame edge. The deeper rabbet matches cradled panel dimensions to support the panel evenly, eliminating pressure points that can damage paint or varnish.

• Extended face keeps artwork set back from the frame lip
• Deeper rabbet supports 1.5" cradled panels for even contact
• Countersunk rear holes prevent screw heads from protruding
• Included bumper pads add a soft buffer at back corners

Will this frame work with canvases and panels of different depths?

The Bold 1.5" design is intended for 1.5" cradled panels and standard deeper canvases, and Ampersand offers matching outer dimensions for both depths so a collection looks uniform. If you need to frame a thinner flat panel without a cradle, choose the 7/8" option that includes riser blocks; the Bold 1.5" is optimised for thicker works.

• Bold profile sized for 1.5" cradles and deeper canvas
• Consistent outer dimensions for mixed-depth collections
• 7/8" variant available with riser blocks for flat panels
• Compatible with stretched canvas as well as wood panels

What hardware and accessories come with the frame?

Ampersand ships the frame ready to install with a full hardware kit so you don’t need to hunt down extra parts. The rear of the frame has countersunk holes for the included screws, and the pack contains eye screws, coated picture wire, small screws to attach the artwork, corner bumper pads, plus a hook and nail for immediate hanging.

• Eye screws and coated wire for secure hanging
• Screws sized to fasten the panel to the frame without protruding
• Bumper pads protect the wall and keep the frame level
• Hook and nail included for one-step display

How does the Bold style differ from the Thin floater frame?

The Bold model provides a wider, more architectural face that reads strongly on the wall and maintains identical outer dimensions across depth options. The Thin style delivers a narrower, elegant profile with slightly different outer dimensions between depths—choose Bold for a dramatic look and uniform outer size across cradles.

• Bold: dramatic wide face, same outer dimensions for both depths
• Thin: sleeker narrow face, depth-specific outer profile
• Both styles offered in Black, White, Maple, and Walnut
• Available for 7/8" and 1.5" depth panels and canvases

Who is this for: Artists, galleries, and collectors who display cradled wood panels or heavier stretched canvases and want a professional, protected presentation without extra framing parts. If you need a durable hardwood frame that aligns with panel cradles, shields paint edges, and arrives ready to hang, the Ampersand Float Frame 1.5In Bold in Maple is tailored for that use.