the system
Premium quality adjustable aluminum stretcher bars. Precise construction. Made to order at any size. Easy to assemble/disassemble for transportation and storage. Expansion hardware allows for tension adjustability. Wide variety of surface preparations. True at any size, will not warp or twist. Lightweight. Available complete, or in kit form. Stretched or bare.
Inquire about crating/shipping or local delivery.
Expansion Reference
Expansion Reference 2
Sample Assembly Reference
Profiles
We offer two profiles (sizes) for your stretchers.
H27 has a depth of 27mm (1.244”).
H40 has a depth of 40mm (1.574”).
(Custom depths can be accommodated.)
Materials
We use high quality canvas and linen, hand stretched with an attention to detail. Primed and unprimed. Alternative surface preparations and custom backings can be accommodated.
We also make custom surfaced panels using our stretchers.
Variety of stocked materials
Raw Linen
Medium weight linen, Acrylic gesso
10-12 Duct canvas, Acrylic gesso
10-12 Duct raw canvas
Custom surface preparations
HISTORY
Founded by Austrian craftsman Peter Reich in 1990, Alustretch has expanded beyond its original home in Vienna to the UK and Los Angeles. At Alustretch/LA we are dedicated to honoring Peter’s vision and craftsmanship and motivated to meet the future needs of our clients.
Alustretch/LA is artist owned and operated.
