Ampersand Art Supply Floater Frame for 16x20 Panels — Thin 7/8" White, Solid Wood, Recessed Edge

Ampersand Floaterframe 16x20 (Thin, 7/8" depth, White) is a solid-wood floater frame engineered to fit cradled wood panels and to protect the face of your artwork while providing a clean, floating border.

Designed to solve common fit and protection problems with off-the-shelf floater frames, this Ampersand Thin floater frame expands the rabbet base to mate with the cradle of wooden panels and extends the profile so the artwork sits slightly below the front edge. The result is a neat shadow gap, edge protection, and hardware that keeps the piece flush to the wall. Everything required to hang and secure a panel—screws, eye hooks, coated wire, bumpers, nail and hook—is supplied in the included hardware pack.

How does this frame protect my panel artwork?

The Thin profile places the artwork face just behind the front of the frame so the painting surface is less likely to get bumped or scuffed. The rabbet base has been widened to match Ampersand cradles for a secure fit, and countersunk screw holes prevent hardware from protruding.

• Extended front profile keeps the artwork recessed and shielded from contact
• Wider rabbet base aligns with wooden panel cradles for stable seating
• Countersunk back holes stop screws from scratching walls or pushing the piece off plane

Will this frame work with a panel that has no cradle?

Yes — the 7/8" depth Thin Floaterframe includes riser blocks in the hardware pack to raise flat panels so they sit properly within the rabbet. These blocks create the correct offset so the frame still produces that characteristic floating shadow gap.

• Riser blocks included for flat, non-cradled panels
• Hardware pack supplies mounting screws sized for panels
• Simple installation keeps artwork flat against the wall

What is included and how easy is it to hang?

Ampersand ships this frame as a ready-to-use system: you get everything necessary to attach, level, and hang your artwork. The back has pre-drilled countersunk holes and the kit contains eye screws, coated hanging wire, bumper pads, and a wall hook with a nail for immediate display.

• Eye screws and coated hanging wire for secure hanging
• Bumper pads protect corners and ensure even spacing from the wall
• Hook and nail included so framed work is display-ready

How does the Thin option differ from Ampersand's Bold floater frames?

The Thin style has an elegant narrow facing that emphasizes a subtle gap and refined edge, while the Bold style offers a wider, more dramatic facing. For 7/8" depth Thin frames, the outer profile is shallower compared with the 1 1/2" Thin option, tailoring the look to slimmer panels or canvases.

• Thin: narrow facing, refined shadow gap, shallow outer profile for 7/8" depth
• Bold: wider facing for a more graphic presentation and consistent outer dimensions across depths
• Both styles available in White, Black, Maple, and Walnut

Who is this for? Artists, galleries, and collectors who work with cradled wood panels or stretched canvas and want a professional, low-profile presentation will appreciate this Ampersand Thin Floaterframe. It’s especially helpful for creators who need a frame that aligns precisely with panel cradles, protects the painted face, and arrives with all mounting hardware so the piece can be hung immediately.