Ampersand Art Supply Floaterframe 8x8 Bold Maple — 7/8" Depth, Solid Wood with Hanging Hardware

The Ampersand Floaterframe 8x8 Bold in Maple is a solid-wood floater frame designed to cradle 7/8" wooden panels or stretched canvas while protecting the artwork edge and simplifying hanging.

Ampersand redesigned the common floater frame to meet how artists actually mount wooden panels: the rabbet and front profile are widened so the panel sits slightly recessed, keeping the face safe from contact. This Bold maple frame combines a pronounced facing with a precise rabbet depth to align with cradled panels, and it ships with a complete hardware pack so you can hang finished pieces immediately.

How does this frame protect the artwork edge?

The Bold profile extends beyond the panel face so the artwork sits just below the inside lip, creating a small reveal that prevents the surface from rubbing against walls or glass. Ampersand also widened the base to match the cradle footprint, so the panel sits evenly and doesn’t tilt.

• Extended front profile keeps artwork recessed from contact
• Deeper rabbet matches wooden panel cradles for stable support
• Countersunk back holes prevent screws from protruding

What’s included and how does the hardware simplify hanging?

Each frame arrives with the screws and fittings needed to attach a cradled panel or stretched canvas, plus hanging hardware so you don’t have to source parts. Eye screws, coated hanging wire, bumper pads, and even a hook and nail are provided, making installation straightforward for studio or gallery display.

• Eye screws, coated wire, and attachment screws for the artwork
• Bumper pads for back corners to protect walls and level the piece
• Hook and nail included so the framed work is ready to hang

Can I use this frame with panels that have no cradle or with canvas?

Yes. The 7/8" depth option ships with riser blocks in the hardware pack to raise flat panels so they sit correctly in the rabbet. The frame is also compatible with stretched canvas, providing the same recessed reveal and clean aesthetic.

• Riser blocks included for flat, non-cradled panels
• Works with stretched canvas as a clean floater solution
• Bold facing suits contemporary and gallery-style presentations

Why choose the Bold style and maple finish?

The Bold style offers a wider, dramatic facing that emphasizes the float effect and frames larger visual presence around small works like 8x8 panels. Maple brings a warm, neutral tone and visible grain that complements many media without overpowering the artwork.

• Bold facing creates a strong architectural border for artwork
• Maple provides warm colour and durable hardwood construction
• Consistent outer dimensions across depths for matching sets

Who is this frame for? The Ampersand Floaterframe 8x8 Bold Maple 7/8" Depth is made for painters, illustrators, and printmakers who use cradled wood panels or stretched canvas and want a professional, gallery-ready presentation without extra fabrication. It’s also ideal for educators, galleries, and craftspeople who need repeatable, reliable framing that keeps art faces protected and simplifies hanging with included hardware.