Wood Strainer Bars

A classic, dependable armature for any stretched substrate.

Wood Strainer Features:

  • Custom Size - Available in any size from 4” to 200” or more!

  • Custom Depths - 1.5” and 2” standard depths or any custom depth you desire

  • Hardwood Canvas Edges - Dense, kiln dried poplar edges to resist damage if the bar is bumped into other objects or walls.

  • Basswood Supports - Lightweight, straight and stable — basswood supports ensure our strainer remains square and true.

  • Heavy-Duty Design - Unmatched in the custom canvas world.

  • Lap-Joint Engineering - ensures continuity of all strainer bar components to stand the test of time and even a little rough studio work.

  • Hand Crafted Perfection - Skilled fabricators handle every step of the process, from milled lumber to finished strainer.

Our most popular offering, the wood strainer bar is a high-end, durable armature fabricated with kiln dried poplar canvas edges and basswood supports. Our strainers are suitable for any size work from 4” x 4” to 200” x 200” and beyond. Standard profile depths are 1.5” and 2” but nearly any custom depth can be accommodated.

For 30 years, our custom Wood Strainer Bars have stood as the cornerstone of the CAS commitment to high quality, premium painting surfaces.