Mounting and Framing a Canvas Map

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Mounting and Framing a Canvas Map

Canvas Map Mounting and Framing

This instructable describes the process I used to mount and frame a canvas map.

Adhesive

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Spray adhesive to a piece of thin plywood and role flat.

Frame

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Cut wood to length and miter to create a fitted frame for the mounted canvas.

Glue

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Glue up the corners.

Sand and Prime

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Touch up the priming and finish sand the frame to prepare for paint.

Paint

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I used a satin black spray paint.

Size

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Cut the mounted map and plywood to fit the frame.

Staple

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Staple the mounted map to the frame and attach sawtooth hangers.

Enjoy

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