How To: Reverse Canvas

Have you heard about how to do a reverse canvas? I purchased a large pack of 8×10 canvases for a dollar each and got right to work!

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Tools needed to make a reverse canvas project:

Painter’s tool

Needle nose pliers

Exacto Knife (optional)

Paint

Cheap Chip Brush

Scissors

Sanding sponge

Staple Gun

Step 1 Pry staples out with painter’s tool

You can pry the staples out as is, or you can use the exacto knife to cut around the canvas. I prefer to just tackle the staples. Pry the staples up with the painter’s tool.

First, pry the staples.

Step 2 Pull staples out of frame

Then, use needle nose pliers to remove all staples from the wooden canvas frame.

Step 3 Remove canvas from wooden frame

Step 4 Trim Canvas Material

Finally, trim the canvas. It’s recommended that you trim the canvas slightly. After attaching it to the back of the frame, trim the canvas close to the staples.

Step 5 Inspect Wooden Frame

Take a close look at the front of your new frame. It may need sanding.

Step 6 Paint Frame

You may want to paint or stain your new frame. There will be small joints in all the corners. Painting helps to disguise these joints and make them less noticeable. Allow paint/stain to dry.