Stretcher bars for framing and decorating

What Are Wooden Stretcher Bars?

Wooden stretcher bars are long, thin strips of wood used for various purposes in carpentry, construction, decoration, and framing projects. These natural wood bars can have different dimensions and thicknesses depending on the project's requirements.

Main Uses of Wooden Stretcher Bars in Carpentry and Decoration Projects

In carpentry, construction, and decoration, the uses of wooden stretcher bars are varied, such as wall cladding with wooden bars, wooden bars for doors, furniture, and tables with thin or thick wooden bars, and even room dividers with wooden bars, among many other uses.

In framing, the wooden stretcher bar is essential for making wooden frames for canvases. That is why it is crucial to know where to buy the best wooden stretcher bars to achieve a high-quality final result, as the dimensions of the wooden bars affect the stability and tension of the canvas.

At Intermol, we offer the best quality stretcher bars in various sizes for diverse tasks such as: making wooden frames, decorative wooden bars for walls, wooden bars for room dividers, crafts with wooden bars, and other framing uses.

To ensure quality, all our wooden bars are planed, that is, they are smooth-finished, and some have rounded edges. In our online store, you can buy packs of wooden bars with a maximum length of 3 meters, minimum 2.5 meters, with a minimum order quantity of 12 meters per order.

Explore our wide catalog of wooden stretcher bars in our online store and enjoy the convenience of buying from wherever you are, with total trust and security.

Types of Wooden Stretcher Bars by Material, Finish, Size, and Price

All the sectors mentioned above have something in common: there are two popular types of wooden stretcher bars, pine and samba (also called ayous).

Pine Wooden Stretcher Bars for Framing

Pine wooden bars are one of the most common and popular options for framing and decorative wooden bars. Here are some reasons why pine is widely used:

• Availability: Pine is widely available and can be found in many regions worldwide.
• Appearance and Finish: Pine has a warm, natural appearance with a distinctive grain that adds character to wooden frames. It can be painted, stained, or varnished to achieve different finishes and styles, allowing for greater customization.
• Workability: Pine is relatively soft, making it easy to cut and shape.
• Durability: Pine is strong and durable enough for framing requirements, providing a long lifespan for your frames.
• FSC™ Certification: At Intermol, we also use FSC™ certified pine to support sustainability and help ensure forests for everyone, forever.

Pine Wooden Stretcher Bars with FSC™ Certification

The pine finger stretcher bars with FSC™ certification ensure wood comes from responsibly managed forests, guaranteeing sustainability.

FSC™ certification promotes conscious wood use to protect our environmental wealth for the future. At Intermol, we proudly maintain FSC™ certification as part of our eco-friendly commitment.

Learn more about FSC™ in the following article.

Samba/Ayous Wooden Stretcher Bars for Framing

The ayous wooden stretcher bar, also called obeche or samba, is another popular option for framing. Here are some features and benefits of ayous/samba bars:

• Lightweight: Ayous is light, making handling and assembly easy, especially for large or heavy artworks requiring a lightweight frame.
• Dimensional Stability: Ayous has low warping or shrinking with humidity and temperature changes, maintaining frame integrity over time.
• Uniform Surface: Ayous has a fine, smooth texture, providing an even base for paints, stains, or varnishes for high-quality framing finishes.
• Aesthetic Versatility: Ayous is light-colored and soft, suitable for many frame styles. It can remain natural or be painted/stained for aesthetic preferences.

Choosing Straight or Wedge Stretcher Bars

The choice of shape and size depends largely on the intended use and preferences of the framer or artist. Since stretcher bars are used both for interior decoration and frame assembly, choosing straight or wedge bars will depend on their final use.

Straight Stretcher Bars

Straight wooden bars have a uniform finish on all sides. They can be used for wall decoration or frame assembly.

Wedge Stretcher Bars

Wedge-shaped bars have a sloped finish on one side. These are mainly used for frame assembly, but can also be used creatively for decoration.

Both straight and wedge bars provide similar canvas tension and finish, although some framers and artists prefer one type over the other.

Therefore, we offer both straight and wedge stretcher bars.

Different Stretcher Bars by Size and Price

The versatility of wooden stretcher bars lies in their different sizes and prices, offering solutions for countless projects. As mentioned, these elongated wooden boards come in a variety of dimensions, prices, and wood types, giving them broad applications.

At Intermol, we offer different types of wooden stretcher bars to suit every budget and project type. Our ecommerce platform makes buying wooden bars easy and convenient, with filters to select profiles, wood type, size, price, etc.

What Sizes of Stretcher Bars Are Available?

Sizes vary depending on manufacturer and project requirements. At Intermol, widths range from 1 cm to 6 cm, and thicknesses range from 0.6 cm to 4.9 cm.

Lengths vary by production, with standard options up to 3 meters and minimum 2.5 meters, though shorter pieces may exist depending on wood quality and batch.

What Determines the Price of Wooden Stretcher Bars?

Prices vary depending on several factors:

1. Wood type is a main determinant. Pine, spruce, and cedar are affordable; oak or walnut are more expensive.
2. Wood quality also affects the price. Wood with fewer knots or defects costs more.
3. Finish and special treatments can increase costs. Treated wood with varnishes or stains increases the price.
4. Economic and market factors, such as local/global supply and demand, influence prices.

Why Choose Intermol Wooden Stretcher Bars?

Choosing wooden stretcher bars for any project is important and affects the final result. Size, price, origin, quality, sustainability, treatment, transport, and supplier trust all matter.

At Intermol, we proudly produce our own wooden stretcher bars in Valencia, Spain, allowing us to maintain high standards, control every step, and provide total trust. We believe in our products and know you will find the best wooden stretcher bars on the market, even better than large distributors like Leroy Merlin, Bricodepot, Obramat, Bricomart, Bauhaus, Amazon, or Ikea decorative wooden bars.