We sometimes get asked this question. How to Straighten a Warped Canvas Print Frame?
You will see many answers online about spraying the canvas with water or hammering the pegs in further. Some even suggest taking the canvas off the frame and straightening the wood out.
All of this is pointless.
The most simple way is to apply presure to the opposite corners that are sitting high.
The problem that appears when you try to straighten a warped canvas print is that you can easily damage it. Not only that, but sometimes the damaged can be irreversible. That’s why we think it’s extremely important to understand the right way to straighten a warped canvas print frame. It will take a bit of getting used to, but the results can be very good, especially in the long run.
It is hard to describe so we have created a video where you can clearly see how to Straighten a Warped Canvas Print Frame,
Should you replace the frame?
Ideally, you want to try and fix it. But sometimes the warping problem is not solvable, and you need to understand that. In that case, it makes a lot of sense to replace the frame. Thankfully, in most situations the warping issue can be solved by any of the methods shown above. But if that doesn’t work the way you want, you can always try to acquire a replacement frame. It’s much cheaper when compared to making a new canvas print, and you can preserve your canvas while breathing new life onto it.