Stretcherbar-uk.com is the UK's largest supplier of the STF - Standard Stretcher bars, and HZF - Gallery Stretcher bar profiles.

Stretcherbar-uk.com are the leading wholesale suppliers of stretcher bars to many companies in the UK mainland, selling bars to companies in London and further South, as well as the Midlands and even companies as far North as Ayrshire.  We are proud of our products and do not have to remove the name from the side of our boxes - we ARE the MANUFACTURERS. 

Stretcherbar-uk.com are not just selling stretcher bars and canvas without any concern to the environment, we are now taking steps to offset our imports by sponsoring a local trust and doing a small part in woodland sustainability. More info on this appears under the heading "woodland sponsorship" which can be seen at the bottom of the page . 

In light of  China's attitude and the recent deadlock at the climate change conference in Copenhagen, Stretcherbar-uk.com are contemplating the discontinuation of  the economy range of stretcher bars in the new year. 

By concentration on our professional rage we are not only offering a better product, but also doing our part at reducing the carbon footprint.

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Standard stretcher bars are also known as an SSB, and the gallery stretcher bars commonly known as a GSB.  Whatever you are looking for, our selection of top quality stretcher bars are made from kiln dried Fir wood, carefully selected to avoid dampness and warping, and profiled to give maximum strength and stability to the frame when joined together. Unlike some imported pine woods supplied by our competitors, fir does not continue to grow and warp when it has been heat treated, nor does it express damaging timber oils normally seen on some imported pine products. Our Professional bars are made from redwood, but these are carefully selected and dried to exacting standards to eliminate these problems.  Our redwood bars are "virtually knot free" and are dead straight.

You will also notice that the profiles on the stretcherbar-uk bars are slightly rounded.  This has two advantages:
1) It allows the framer to see and obtain clear edges on images that have precise borders, and
2) It also allows the canvas weave to "roll over" the profile rather than snap over a sharp edge which is a major cause of canvas cracking.

Economy bars are available in three profile sizes:-
1)  STF or SSB is our Standard Stretcher Bars which are 40mm wide and 18mm deep.  The unique profile design and 40mm width gives extra strength over longer lengths.  This helps prevent "bowing" when stretching the canvas. SSB's are packed 50 units per box.
2)  HZF or GSB is our Gallery Stretcher Bars which are also a chunky 35mm wide and 38mm deep. Its sheer strength is obtained from  our unique profile design. GSB's are packed 30 units per box.
3)  Economy 2 way profile, which is a 42*20 profile and can be used as a standard or a gallery bar.  These come in lengths ready to be mitred.

Professional Bars are available in four profile sizes and are manufactured from a carefully selected Redwood which is "virtually knot free" and dead straight. Bars do not twist and will sit perfectly on a flat surface. Items 1-3 can be supplied as cut to size bars or in long profiles for self mitreing.
1) Pro-Bar Pro (H:18*W:42) - this bar is 18mm deep and 42mm wide
2) Pro-Bar Exhibition (H:38*W:33) - this bar is 38mm deep and 33mm wide.  
3) Pro-Bar Museum (H:50*W:38) - this bar is 50mm deep and 38mm wide.
4) Pro-Bar 2way (45*32) - this bar can be used in either profile to create a 32mm or a 45mm deep frame.  Normally sold in long lengths, but we can mitre corners if required.