--- title: "Float Frames" url: "https://www.whcc.com/products/float-frames/" description: "Make a statement with complementary moulding styles for a variety of our most popular print surfaces." updated: "2026-09-02T10:46:06-05:00" --- # Float Frames Make a Statement The space around the print creates a floating effect for a visually dynamic display. ![Landscape photograph of dark, stormy ocean waves professionally printed on fine art paper and displayed on a white wall next to a Fiddle Fig plant in a Silver Aged Metallic Float Frame](https://whcc-com-prod-images0.imgix.net/images/WHCC_Landscape_Project_Use_Case_27_Standout.jpg?auto=format,compress&cs=srgb&fit=max&w=1000&q=75) Transform images into one-of-a-kind wall art by adding a handcrafted Float Frame to a variety of print surfaces, including Photographic & Fine Art Prints, Gallery Wraps, Metal Prints, Acrylic Prints, and Wood Prints. - Four unique moulding styles, each with various color options - ⅛" space between the frame and the print creates a floating illusion - Delivered ready to display with a wire hanger [Order Now](https://www.whcc.com/editor/new/float-frame/) Or [**Start from a Studio Project.**](https://www.whcc.com/studio/projects/) Float Frames can be ordered with any of our print surfaces online. Select options available in ROES. Learn more about **[ordering options](https://www.whcc.com/ordering.md)**. **ROES Ordering** **ROES catalog:** Gallery Wraps **Notes** Float Frames can be added to any of our Premium Gallery Wraps in ROES. For our other print styles, please order online. You can also order Frame Corners & Sticks within the Guides + Sample Sets Catalog. Learn how to get started with [ROES ordering](https://www.whcc.com/ordering/roes-ordering.md) **Tools to Sell** From automated workflows to direct client ordering and automatic fulfillment, we connect with the industry’s top software. Learn more about our [integrated partners](https://www.whcc.com/ordering/integrations.md). - [Pixieset](https://www.whcc.com/ordering/integrations/pixieset.md) - [Shopify](https://www.whcc.com/ordering/integrations/shopify.md) - [Payment Links](https://www.whcc.com/ordering/integrations/payment-links.md) **Sizes:** 5×7" to 30×40" **Pricing:** starts from $50 **Turnaround time:** 2 Days (normally 2-3 Days) ![illustrated icon of a delivery truck](https://whcc-com-prod-images0.imgix.net/images/whcc_icon_shipping-truck.png?auto=format,compress&cs=srgb&fit=max&w=1000&q=75) **Free Shipping** Free shipping to arrive in 2-5 days. Need this quicker or drop shipped directly to your client? [Shipping Options →](https://www.whcc.com/help/shipping.md) **Custom Sizes Available** Need a size you don’t see listed? [Contact us](https://www.whcc.com/contact.md) for a custom quote. **File Prep for Printing** **Accepted Files** Prepare your work for printing by saving high-quality JPEG files with an embedded color profile. - Export files tagged with an RGB Color Profile—P3, Adobe RGB, and sRGB are all great options. - We recommend saving your files at a JPEG quality of 10 or higher in Photoshop, 90% in Lightroom, or the equivalent in your editing tool. - Most products are printed at 300 DPI, and we’ll automatically resize your files for printing. For more precise control, you can resize your files and apply any sharpening before submitting. **Samples** **Frame Corners & Sticks** Frame and Mat Corners and Sticks are available for purchase through ROES in the Frame Sample Sets catalog under the Guides + Sample Sets section. Explore all available [product samples](https://www.whcc.com/samples). **Unbranded Float Frame Moulding Guide** Use our [Unbranded Float Frame Moulding Guide](https://www.whcc.com/uploaded-assets/documents/Float-Frame-Mouldings.pdf) as a sales tool to share frame moulding options with clients. ## About Float Frames ### A High-End Finishing Touch Impressive products like Wall Art will help your business flourish. If you and your clients want something unique and new, add a Float Frame! Turn your printed images into a finished masterpiece. Choose from several contemporary Float Frame moulding styles—all handcrafted in-house—each with a different aesthetic to enhance any setting. No matter what print style you are framing, our Float Frames will transform your images into extraordinary pieces of art. Each print is mounted within your selected moulding, with a ⅛" space between the frame and the print. This creates the subtle illusion that your image is floating inside, which gives Float Frames their name. Show your clients that you offer high-quality products with a luxury experience. | **Print Surfaces** | Frame our Photographic, Fine Art, Metal & Acrylic Prints, along with Gallery Wraps and Wood Prints | |---|---| | **Mouldings** | 13 moulding options all handcrafted in-house | | **Hanging Options** | Arrives ready to hang finished with paper backing, a wire hanger, and bumpers. | | **Sizes** | From 5×7" to 30×40" | ## Product Options ### Print Surfaces Choose the perfect surface for your print and we’ll professionally frame it for you. Explore each print style to learn more about the print surfaces or paper types it offers. ![Corner of Lustre Photo Print with border, featuring a portrait of a smiling woman with curly hair amid bright yellow balloons. Very subtle sheen and texture visible on paper surface.](https://whcc-com-prod-images0.imgix.net/images/whcc_Lustre_photo_paper_thumbnail_portrait_balloon_01.jpg?auto=format,compress&cs=srgb&fit=max&w=1000&q=75) Lustre ![Corner of Deep Matte Photo Print with border, featuring a portrait of a smiling woman with curly hair amid bright yellow balloons. No texture or sheen visible on paper surface.](https://whcc-com-prod-images0.imgix.net/images/whcc_Deep_Matte_photo_paper_thumbnail_portrait_balloon_01.jpg?auto=format,compress&cs=srgb&fit=max&w=1000&q=75) Deep Matte ![Corner of Lustre with Protective Lamination Photo Print with border, featuring a portrait of a smiling woman with curly hair amid bright yellow balloons. Subtle texture with satin finish visible on paper surface.](https://whcc-com-prod-images0.imgix.net/images/whcc_Lustre_Protective_Lamination_photo_paper_thumbnail_portrait_balloon_01.jpg?auto=format,compress&cs=srgb&fit=max&w=1000&q=75) Lustre with Protective Lamination Shown in a Float Frame #### Photo Papers Top-quality printing on professional archival papers to provide your clients with a timeless display. **3 Options Available** - **Lustre:** A semi-gloss paper with vibrant colors, sharp details, and excellent skin tones. This paper is printed with archival-level inkjet printers, giving it the look and feel of our traditional photo prints. - **Deep Matte:** True non-reflective matte paper great for skin tones, soft images, and black & whites. Ultra-smooth and soft to the touch with slightly subdued colors. - **Lustre with Protective Lamination:** A satin-like finish that offers your print substantial protection from UV, scuffs, and scratches. ![Corner of Smooth Matte Fine Art Print with border, featuring a portrait of a smiling woman with curly hair amid bright yellow balloons](https://whcc-com-prod-images0.imgix.net/images/whcc_Smooth_Matte_fine_art_paper_thumbnail_portrait_balloon_01.jpg?auto=format,compress&cs=srgb&fit=max&w=1000&q=75) Smooth Matte ![Corner of Aquarelle Rag Fine Art Print with border, featuring a portrait of a smiling woman with curly hair amid bright yellow balloons. Slight texture visible on paper surface.](https://whcc-com-prod-images0.imgix.net/images/whcc_Aquarelle_Rag_fine_art_paper_thumbnail_portrait_balloon_01.jpg?auto=format,compress&cs=srgb&fit=max&w=1000&q=75) Aquarelle Rag ![Corner of Photo Rag Baryta Fine Art Print with border, featuring portrait of a smiling woman with curly hair amid bright yellow balloons. Slight sheen visible on paper surface.](https://whcc-com-prod-images0.imgix.net/images/whcc_Photo_Rag_-Baryta_fine_art_paper_thumbnail_portrait_balloon_01.jpg?auto=format,compress&cs=srgb&fit=max&w=1000&q=75) Photo Rag Baryta ![Corner of Photo Rag Metallic Fine Art Print with border, featuring portrait of a smiling woman with curly hair amid bright yellow balloons. Shimmery finish visible on paper surface.](https://whcc-com-prod-images0.imgix.net/images/whcc_Photo_Rag_Metallic_fine_art_paper_thumbnail_portrait_balloon_01.jpg?auto=format,compress&cs=srgb&fit=max&w=1000&q=75) Photo Rag Metallic ![Corner of Torchon Fine Art Print with border, featuring a portrait of a smiling woman with curly hair amid bright yellow balloons. Coarse texture visible on paper surface.](https://whcc-com-prod-images0.imgix.net/images/whcc_Torchon_fine_art_paper_thumbnail_portrait_balloon_01.jpg?auto=format,compress&cs=srgb&fit=max&w=1000&q=75) Torchon Shown in a Float Frame #### Fine Art Prints Inkjet-printed on papers with unique surface textures and thickness that provide both substance and beauty. **5 Paper Options Available:** - Smooth Matte Paper - Aquarelle Rag Paper - Photo Rag Baryta Paper - Photo Rag Metallic Paper - Torchon Paper [Learn More About Our Fine Art Papers](https://www.whcc.com/products/fine-art-prints.md) White Base High Gloss Finish White Base Semi-Gloss Finish White Base Matte Finish Clear Base High Gloss Finish Clear Base Matte Finish High Gloss Exterior Finish Shown in a Float Frame #### Metal Prints Your images are printed on high-quality aluminum using an innovative dye sublimation process for a clean and lasting finish. Available with two base styles and multiple finish options. **White Base Metal:** A smooth, opaque base with no metal texture showing through the final image. - High Gloss - Semi-Gloss Finish - Matte Finish **Clear Base Metal:** Allows the raw brushed metal texture to show through your image more clearly in the white or light-colored areas than in the dark-colored areas. - High Gloss Finish - Matte Finish [Learn More About Metal Prints](https://www.whcc.com/products/metal-prints.md) Semi-Gloss Laminate Matte Laminate Shown in a Float Frame #### Giclée Gallery Wraps Inkjet-printed premium fine art canvas hand-stretched over a strong poplar frame. **2 Finish Options Available:** - Premium Fine Art Canvas with Semi-Gloss Laminate - Premium Fine Art Canvas with Matte Laminate [Learn More About Gallery Wraps](https://www.whcc.com/products/gallery-wraps.md) ![Two Acrylic Prints on a white background featuring professional family photography in a golden light field and headshot portrait photography](https://whcc-com-prod-images0.imgix.net/images/WHCC_2021_SummerSales_Acrylics_b__crop-v1.jpg?auto=format,compress&cs=srgb&fit=max&w=1000&q=75) Glossy Inkjet Paper ![close up of the crisp corner of a pro quality acrylic print, with the high resolution printing and glossy sheen clearly shown](https://whcc-com-prod-images0.imgix.net/images/whcc_acrylic-print_detail_corner.jpg?auto=format,compress&cs=srgb&fit=max&w=1000&q=75) ¼" crystal clear acrylic Shown in a Float Frame #### Acrylic Prints — **New** Your images are printed as glossy fine art inkjet prints and then face mounted to ¼" crystal clear acrylic. [Learn More About Acrylic Prints](https://www.whcc.com/products/acrylic-prints.md) Shown in a Float Frame #### Wood Prints - Custom Order Natural wood grain shows through white and light areas for a soft, warm feel. Available via custom order only, [contact customer service](https://www.whcc.com/contact.md) to get started. [Learn More About Wood Prints](https://www.whcc.com/products/wood-prints.md) ### Moulding Styles Choose from four unique moulding lines, each with various color options to complement your selected print style and imagery. [Classic](#classic) [Wood](#wood) [Aged Metallic](#aged-metallic) [Satin Metal](#satin-metal) ### Classic You can’t go wrong with these timeless frames! The solid painted colors and smooth surface make Classic Float Frames the perfect fit for all types of photography. #### Classic 3/8" Black White ### Wood The perfect complementary touch for Wood Prints! All three mouldings are made from real wood, so you can finish any image with a natural frame that brings warmth into the home. #### Wood 5/16" Natural Walnut Weathered Gray ### Aged Metallic With a softer, almost brushed appearance, Aged Metallic Float Frames offer a unique style you won’t find anywhere else. #### Aged Metallic 1/4" Champagne Gold Gray Silver ### Satin Metal Satin Metal Float Frames have a slim profile and clean design to highlight any image. This frame line is made from colored aluminum that comes in four metallic options. #### Satin Metal 1/4" Black Brass Rose Gold Silver ### Display Hardware Our Float Frames arrive ready to display with finished backing and hanging hardware. Opt for corner brackets to keep your frames level and flush to the wall. #### Wire Hanger The back is finished with paper backing, a wire hanger, and bumpers. On metal mouldings #### Corner Brackets Corner brackets are available as an upgrade to keep your frames level and flush to the wall. **Size Limit:** Not available for 5×7" or 5×10" prints ## Pricing ### Float Frame pricing available through online ordering Sign in to your account to explore pricing by selecting your desired size and finishing options to view pricing. [Explore Pricing](https://www.whcc.com/editor/new/float-frame/) ### Float Frames Prices include the float frame moulding and mounting. A print is required and priced separately on top of the below prices. | Size | Classic Black & White | Satin Metal, Weathered Gray & Natural Wood | Aged Metallic & Walnut Wood | |---|---|---|---| | 5×5 | $48 | $63 | $71 | | 5×7 | 52 | 70 | 79 | | 8×8 | 60 | 83 | 95 | | 8×10 | 64 | 90 | 103 | | 8×12 | 68 | 97 | 111 | | 10×10 | 68 | 97 | 111 | | 10×13 | 76 | 109 | 124 | | 10×15 | 83 | 118 | 135 | | 10×20 | 99 | 141 | 161 | | 10×30 | 132 | 188 | 213 | | 11×14 | 83 | 118 | 135 | | 12×12 | 80 | 114 | 130 | | 12×18 | 101 | 143 | 163 | | 12×24 | 122 | 172 | 195 | | 15×30 | 161 | 223 | 252 | | 16×16 | 110 | 155 | 176 | | 16×20 | 126 | 176 | 199 | | 16×24 | 143 | 199 | 224 | | 20×20 | 145 | 201 | 226 | | 20×24 | 163 | 224 | 252 | | 20×30 | 190 | 259 | 290 | | 20×40 | 285 | 368 | 406 | | 24×24 | 233 | 299 | 330 | | 24×30 | 262 | 337 | 371 | | 24×36 | 243 | 326 | 364 | | 30×30 | 247 | 330 | 368 | | 30×40 | 305 | 402 | 445 | **Custom Sizes Available** Not seeing the size you are looking for? This product is available in custom sizes. To get started, [contact us](https://www.whcc.com/contact.md) for a quote. **Drop Ship to Your Client** Deliver orders directly to your clients with our drop shipping service. No invoice will be included, and there is no mention of WHCC anywhere on the box or paperwork. This service is available for $7.95 per order, with the option to upgrade shipping speeds in most areas. Learn more about our [Drop Shipping service](https://www.whcc.com/products/drop-shipping.md). ## Resources & Tools Inspire & Learn [Sell the Experience to the Grad. Sell the Wall Art to the Parent.](https://www.whcc.com/inspiration/inspiration-selling-wall-art-at-senior-sessions.md) Three wall art products parents tend to say yes to at the ordering appointment. 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Access our full library of product mockups and easily share your favorite products with your own images. [Looking for more?](https://www.whcc.com/resources/mockups.md) ## You may also enjoy ![Multiple pro quality framed photo prints of family photos styled on a gray backdrop in 8x10, 11x14 and 20x30 sizes](https://whcc-com-prod-images0.imgix.net/images/WHCC_Frames_multi-frame-collection_metal-lexington-woodland.jpg?auto=format,compress&cs=srgb&fit=max&w=1000&q=75) [Framed Prints](https://www.whcc.com/products/framed-prints.md) — **Best Seller** A variety of timeless and modern moulding options to capture the beauty of your images. [Gallery Wraps](https://www.whcc.com/products/gallery-wraps.md) — **Popular** Beautifully handcrafted canvas wall art that arrives ready to display as is or in a float frame. ![professional high school seniors portraits displayed as metal posters against a white background](https://whcc-com-prod-images0.imgix.net/images/whcc_multiple-metal-print-mounting-styles.jpg?auto=format,compress&cs=srgb&fit=max&w=1000&q=75) [Metal Prints](https://www.whcc.com/products/metal-prints.md) — **Best Seller** Printed on high-quality aluminum for an impressive display that stands the test of time. **FAQs** ## Have Questions? We Have Answers We’ve got you covered with answers to the most common questions. **What is a picture float frame?** A picture float frame — also called a photo float frame or floater frame — is a style of frame with a small gap between the artwork and the frame edge. This creates the illusion that your image is floating inside the frame. Float frames add a modern, gallery-style look to any print. **What's the difference between a float frame and a regular frame?** Traditional frames hold artwork flush against a mat or backing, with the frame edge covering part of the image. Float frames leave a visible gap (typically ⅛") between the print and frame, so no part of your image is hidden. This creates depth and draws attention to the artwork itself. **What print types can be float framed?** Our Float Frames work with multiple print surfaces: [Photographic Prints](https://www.whcc.com/products/photographic-prints.md), [Fine Art Prints](https://www.whcc.com/products/fine-art-prints.md), [Acrylic Prints](https://www.whcc.com/products/acrylic-prints.md), [Metal Prints](https://www.whcc.com/products/metal-prints.md), [Gallery Wraps](https://www.whcc.com/products/gallery-wraps.md), and [Wood Prints](https://www.whcc.com/products/wood-prints.md). Each surface pairs beautifully with the floating effect. **What moulding styles are available for Float Frames?** We offer four moulding lines with 13 color options total. Classic (black or white) offers timeless simplicity. Wood (natural, walnut, weathered gray) brings warmth. Aged Metallic (champagne, gold, gray, silver) adds a soft brushed look. Satin Metal (black, brass, rose gold, silver) provides a slim, modern profile. **What sizes are available for Float Frames?** Float Frames are available in sizes from 5×7" to 30×40". Standard sizes include 8×10", 11×14", 16×20", 20×30", 24×30", and more. Need a custom size? Contact us for a quote. **How are Float Frames hung?** All Float Frames arrive ready to display with paper backing, a wire hanger, and bumpers pre-installed. For a more secure mount, corner brackets are available as an upgrade to keep your frame level and flush to the wall (available for sizes larger than 5×10"). **Are Float Frames good for canvas prints?** Yes — Float Frames are an excellent choice for canvas. Our Gallery Wraps are inkjet-printed on premium fine art canvas and hand-stretched over a poplar frame. Adding a Float Frame gives the canvas a finished, gallery-quality presentation while maintaining the floating effect. **Can I order custom size Float Frames?** Yes. If you don't see the size you need in our standard options, contact us for a custom quote. We can accommodate special dimensions to fit unique projects or specific display requirements. **How long does it take to receive a Float Frame?** Fast — we're known for industry-leading turnaround times. See current production times at the top of this page. Free ground shipping is included, with speed upgrades and drop shipping available. **What makes WHCC Float Frames different?** All our Float Frames are handcrafted in-house, not outsourced. We control quality at every step — from printing your image to building and finishing the frame. The result is a cohesive, professional product ready to hang and built to last.