Patent Publication Number: US-9421816-B2

Title: Apparatus and methods for displaying fabric based images

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This patent application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/845,960, filed Jul. 13, 2013. 
    
    
     FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE 
     The present invention relates to an apparatus and methods for displaying fabric based images. Specifically, the apparatus mounts, stretches and frames fabric on a wall, without the use of a four-sided frame. The present invention is particularly suitable for canvas art. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Fabrics such as artist&#39;s canvases have been mounted and displayed on walls using a variety of devices and methods. In recent years, inkjet canvas prints or “giclees,” have become increasingly popular. They are mass produced and relatively inexpensive when compared to currently available mounting and framing options. Canvases are usually stretched on four-sided frames in order to make the image surface as flat as possible. This often requires professional expertise and adds the inconvenience of working with a frame shop. Furthermore, merely stretching the canvas does not provide decorative framing. Frames need to be purchased separately, further adding to the overall cost of displaying images. In most cases, these extra expenses by far exceed the cost of the canvas prints themselves. 
     There are several Do-It-Yourself (DIY) canvas stretcher frame kits available for professional and amateur consumers on the market today, but they can be expensive, time consuming, and complicated to assemble. Also, most kits employ a four-sided frame, which greatly limits the size options for the user, in both length and width dimensions. For example, long panoramic works or mural size images cannot be accommodated by these DIY kits at all, and instead require custom-built frames. When these large mounted artworks need to be shipped, there are additional challenges, including shipping size restrictions and costly surcharges for oversized packages. Mural sized artwork can also be painted directly on a wall, or a large scaled fabric can be adhered to the wall. These methods present the problems of the paint medium, the challenge of the materials to be adhered, and the difficulty removing and saving artwork if a building is modified or demolished. Therefore, there remains a need for versatile and cost-effective Do-It-Yourself stretcher frame kits that allow for canvases of any size to be easily mounted and framed on the wall and just as easily to be disassembled for moving or shipping. 
     BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION 
     The embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods and apparatus for mounting, stretching and framing canvas art or prints on a wall, but may be used for other types of fabric sheet materials and installation on other types of supporting surfaces. 
     Embodiments of this apparatus employ new methods for mounting, tensioning and framing fabric based images, such as canvas art, prints, graphic banners and signs, directly on a supporting surface, such as a wall, by framing it on two opposing sides and achieving a uniform tautness of the displayed image. This new system stretches the fabric on two sides only, in a single linear direction, as opposed to the traditional four-sided frames. This two sided framing is accomplished through the attachment of opposite edges of the fabric sheet to two opposing frame members which are mounted directly onto the wall, then increasing the tautness of the fabric using tension members, which are inserted between the wall and the fabric. What is created is a unique and attractive wall mounted art display that is stretched and framed on just two sides, within minutes. Since the apparatus employs only two-sided framing, unlike the traditional four-sided boxed systems, it removes all limitations upon the length size of a single display image. Such displays, regardless of their size, can be easily assembled and disassembled in minutes, by professional or amateur consumers. Furthermore, the apparatus does not typically require the use of specialized equipment like stretching pliers or a staple gun. Instead, the kit utilizes mostly screws and adhesive tape, which are included with it. When disassembled, the display kit is very compact in size and lightweight, making it very portable, thus greatly facilitating storage and economic shipment domestically as well as internationally. 
     By the term “fabric,” it is meant any sufficiently flexible and/or resilient material, typically in the form of a sheet. When used herein, the term “fabric” includes inkjet print canvas made from cotton, or polyester, or a blend of the two (poly/cotton), traditional woven cotton canvas, linen canvas, knitted fabrics, woven and non-woven natural and man-made fabrics, paper and plastic. By the term “supporting surface” it is meant any substantially flat, rigid surface such as a board, panel, door or a wall. 
     In a first embodiment of the present invention, the stretcher frame apparatus comprises a first elongated frame member, and an opposing second elongated frame member. The first and second elongated frame members are capable of being secured to a fabric having a front surface (image side) and a rear surface, opposing first and second edges, and opposing third and fourth edges. The first elongated frame member is capable of being secured to the fabric along the first edge and the second elongated frame member is capable of being secured to the fabric along the second edge. The term “along” is defined as on the edge itself, at or near the edge, or in close proximity to the edge, but necessarily on an edge surface. The first and second elongated frame members are also capable of being mounted to a supporting surface, such as a wall. Between the first and second elongated frame members is a removable elongated tension member capable of insertion between the first and second elongated frame members and insertion between the fabric and the supporting surface. When the elongated tension member is inserted between the supporting surface and the fabric, the elongated tension member increases the distance between the supporting surface and the fabric, thereby increasing tautness of the fabric when the fabric is mounted to the wall via the first and second elongated frame members. 
     The two substantially parallel positioned elongated frame members are mounted directly to a supporting surface such as a wall, by means of screws, bolts or equivalent fastening means, mounted to the wall with the fabric extended tightly between them, keeping the fabric suspended either in a horizontal or a vertical position. The level of the fabric sheet surface parallel to the wall surface (the space between the fabric and the wall) is shorter than the height (depth) of the elongated tension member(s). When the tension member is inserted between the fabric and the wall, it protrudes or raises the fabric sheet away from the wall, and thus stretches it, thereby increasing tautness of the fabric. 
     In another embodiment, there are a plurality of elongated tension members, and in yet another embodiment there are two elongated tension members that are inserted between the wall and the fabric. Frame members and tension members are elongated and may be of any hollow or solid cylindrical shape, triangular shape, V-shaped, L-shaped, curved (round), or a combination of these shapes. In an embodiment that has a plurality of elongated tension members, at least one tension member is also shaped to fit around a corner of the wall, allowing for corner-mounted displays. 
     In an embodiment that has two removable elongated tension members, the tension members can be spaced from each other at any desirable distance and substantially spaced from the two opposing elongated frame members, creating a multi-planar display, and in yet another embodiment, the tension members are spaced from each other so that the first tension member is near or adjacent to the first frame member, and the second tension member is near or adjacent to the opposing second frame member, creating a display with a single plane. 
     In another embodiment, the apparatus further comprises a plurality of edge strip members capable of attaching to the rear surface of the edge of the fabric along the third and fourth edges not mounted to the wall. These edge strip members reinforce the unmounted loose edges of the fabric. 
     In another embodiment of the present invention, a protective container, such as a cylindrical tube, is provided that has an elongated slit running lengthwise down the tube. The slit permits the canvas to fit through but does not permit the framing members to fit through. Depending on the size of the framing member(s), this protective container permits the fabric sheet to be rolled and inserted into the container, with at least a portion of the fabric passing through the slit, with one of the framing members on the outside of the tube. It also permits the fabric sheet to be rolled around the outside of the container, with at least a portion of the fabric passing through the slit, with one of the framing members on the inside of the tube. 
     In another embodiment, a method of mounting and tensioning the fabric is provided. The method includes the steps of securing a fabric to two elongated frame members along its opposing edges, mounting the two elongated frame members to a supporting surface such as a wall, and then inserting one or more removable elongated tension members between the first and second elongated frame members, and between the fabric and the wall. The two elongated frame members and the removable elongated tension member(s) are all substantially parallel to each other. The user may slide the one or more tension members towards the edge of the fabric (near the frame members) to increase the tautness of the fabric. To further control tautness, the tension members may be rotated to increase or decrease the distance between the wall and the fabric when the fabric is mounted. 
     In yet another embodiment, the method includes the steps of mounting the first elongated frame member to a wall, then placing the first elongated tension member under the fabric sheet, as the fabric is being extended. This holds the first elongated tension member in place, while the second elongated frame member is being mounted to the wall. After the second elongated frame member is mounted to the wall, the second elongated tension member is inserted between the second elongated frame member and the first elongated frame member. The user eventually slides both tension members towards the edges of the fabric sheet (near the frame members) to increase the tautness of the fabric. In another embodiment, the step of mounting includes placing the first elongated tension member on the corner of the wall before the second elongated frame member extends the fabric over the first elongated tension member and mounts the fabric around a corner of the wall, creating a corner-mounted display. 
     It is an aim of this invention to make canvas stretching and frame display a very quick, simple, and cost effective experience for the average consumer to execute themselves at home, while at the same time stimulating their creativity. As will be shown, the apparatus employs flexible methods capable of many different installation options and decorative looks for the displayed image of any size. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1 a    is an isometric view of a collection of various elements that may be employed in a kit for mounting fabric canvas; 
         FIG. 1 b    is an end view of a collection of frame and tension elements in a variety of different shapes, which will be referenced throughout the figures; 
         FIG. 2 a    is a front exploded isometric view of a basic embodiment of the mounting apparatus in its horizontal position, prior to its assembly; 
         FIGS. 2 b -2 c    are front isometric and top side elevation views of the apparatus after it has been assembled, with the canvas mounted horizontally to a wall; 
         FIGS. 3 a -3 d    are partial front isometric views of various cosmetic finishes: 
         FIGS. 4 a -4 d    are isometric and side elevation views, demonstrating the attachment of the canvas sheet to the apparatus; 
         FIGS. 4 e -4 l    are front isometric and right side elevation views of the canvas being mounted to a wall in a vertical position; 
         FIGS. 5 a -5 j    are front isometric and top side elevation views of the canvas being mounted to a wall in a horizontal position; 
         FIGS. 6 a -6 e    are end and top elevation views illustrating the methods used for adjusting the tension of the canvas; 
         FIGS. 7 a -7 b    are front isometric and top side elevation view for illustrating horizontally mounted canvas, wherein the frames and tensioners are of different aspect ratio; 
         FIGS. 7 c -7 d    are partial top side elevation views illustrating the methods used for adjusting the depth of the canvas; 
         FIGS. 8 a -8 d    are right side elevation views illustrating the method of mounting canvas to a wall in a vertical position, wherein the frames and tensioners are of different aspect ratio; 
         FIGS. 9 a -9 c    are top side elevation views illustrating the method of mounting canvas to a wall in a horizontal position, wherein the frames and tensioners are of different aspect ratio; 
         FIGS. 10 a -10 f    are top side elevation and front isometric views of the apparatus in a multi-planar display, displaying canvas with two viewable sides (planes); 
         FIGS. 11 a -11 b    are front isometric views of the apparatus in a multi-planar display, displaying canvas with three viewable sides (planes). 
         FIGS. 12 a -12 d    are right side elevation views of a vertically mounted apparatus, illustrating the method of installing a multi-planar display with two viewable sides (planes); 
         FIGS. 13 a -13 c    are right side elevation views of vertically mounted apparatus illustrating the method of adjusting canvas tension by way of additional tension members; 
         FIGS. 14 a -14 b    are right side elevation views of vertically mounted apparatus illustrating the mounting steps necessary for achieving a particular angle between two sides; 
         FIG. 15 a    is a front isometric view of a corner-mounted display; 
         FIGS. 15 b -15 e    are top side elevation views illustrating the method of installing a corner-framed display; 
         FIG. 16 a    is an isometric view of front and rear sides of an edge strip. 
         FIG. 16 b    is an enlarged isometric view of the rear side of the edge strip; 
         FIGS. 16 c -16 d    are front isometric and right side elevation views of a vertical display illustrating the application of the edge strips; 
         FIGS. 17 a -17 b    are isometric and right side elevation views of a vertical display illustrating the application of a cross support strip; 
         FIGS. 18 a -18 d    are front exploded and top side elevation views of a horizontal display illustrating the application of an edge support member; 
         FIGS. 19 a -19 b    are right side elevation views of a vertical display wherein the tensioners utilized comprise hollow half cylinders; 
         FIG. 19 c    is a top elevation view of a corner-mounted display, wherein the elements comprise hollow half-cylindrical tensioners and round corner tension member; 
         FIGS. 20 a -20 b    are partial top side elevation views of a horizontal display comprising a hollow quarter-round tensioner; 
         FIGS. 21 a -21 b    are partial front isometric views of a vertical display, wherein frame members are of the different aspect ratio to the canvas and to each other; 
         FIG. 22 a    is an exploded front isometric view of an alternative embodiment of the mounting apparatus, prior to its assembly. This embodiment comprises two frame members on each side combined with each other; 
         FIGS. 22 b -22 c    are front isometric and top side elevation views of a horizontally mounted apparatus, comprising a combination of two frame members on each side; 
         FIGS. 23 a -23 d    are isometric and side elevation views demonstrating the attachment of the canvas sheet to the apparatus, comprising a combination of two frame members on each side; 
         FIGS. 23 e -23 j    illustrates the mounting of the canvas to the wall, wherein the apparatus utilized comprises a combination of two frame members on each side; 
         FIGS. 24 a -24 b    are a partial front isometric and partial top elevation views illustrating the canvas side gap. 
         FIGS. 25 a -25 b    are isometric and partial top side elevation view of a horizontally mounted multi-panel arrangement; 
         FIGS. 26 a -26 c    are front isometric and partial top side elevation views of a horizontal display comprising solid and hollow cylindrical elements; 
         FIGS. 27 a -27 c    are partial top side elevation views illustrating a positioning of fully round elements against the wall; 
         FIGS. 28 a -28 d    are isometric and end side views illustrating the employment of a protective tube with a slit; 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS 
     The following discussion addresses a number of embodiments and applications of the present disclosure. Reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and are shown by way of illustration of specific embodiments in which the disclosure may be practiced. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. 
     The beneficial features of the present disclosure will be illustrated by way of artist&#39;s fabric canvas, often referred to in the field of artistic painting or commercial printing simply as a “canvas.” It is to be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to such specific application and that numerous implementations of the present disclosure may be realized. The canvas, however, presents an apposite example for enabling a skilled artisan to practice the inventive concept. 
     Various inventive features are described below that can each be used independently of one another or in combination with other features. However, any single inventive feature may not address any of the problems discussed above or only address one of the problems discussed above. Further, one or more of the problems discussed above may not be fully addressed by any of the features described below. Finally, many of the steps are presented below in an order intended only as an exemplary embodiment. Unless logically required, no step should be assumed to be required earlier in the process than a later step simply because it is written first in this document. 
     DRAWINGS—REFERENCE NUMERALS 
     The kit elements can be made of any suitable material. Contemplated materials include wood, plastics, metals, cardboard, and other compositions that provide sufficient stiffness. The kit elements are reproduced here with the following reference numbers for convenience: 
       100  elongated frame member (small, rectangular) 
       102  elongated frame member (large, rectangular) 
       102 A elongated frame member (half-round) 
       102 B elongated frame member (solid cylindrical) 
       102 C elongated frame member (hollow cylindrical) 
       104  removable elongated tension member (small, V-shaped) 
       106  removable elongated tension member (large, V-shaped) 
       106 A removable elongated tension member (hollow half-round) 
       106 B removable elongated tension member (hollow cylindrical) 
       106 C removable elongated tension member (hollow quarter-round) 
       106 D removable elongated tension member (triangular) 
       106 E removable elongated tension member (rectangular) 
       106 F removable elongated tension member (solid cylindrical) 
       108  frame plate 
       110  removable elongated corner tension member (round) 
       112  elongated edge strip member 
       114  notch (predetermined breakpoint) 
       116  elongated cross support strip 
       118 A screw cap 
       118 B ornamental screw cover 
       118 C frame cover (one-sided) 
       118 D frame cover (corner-shaped) 
       120  edge support member 
       122  wall screw 
       124  frame screw 
       126  plate screw 
       128  adhesive strip 
       130  canvas sheet (fabric) 
       132  tube with slit (protective container) 
       134  wall 
     Turning now to the drawings,  FIG. 1 a    is a collection of isometric views of the various elements that may employed in a kit for mounting canvas sheet  130  in accordance with the present invention. The various elements will be seen to be selectively employed in the following figures to mount the canvas  130  in ways that create various functional and aesthetic effects and to facilitate shipping. 
       FIG. 1 b    is a series of end views of different shapes of the frame members and tension members, both of which may be of any desired cross-section. While the collection of the elements illustrated in  FIG. 1 a    is presented as representative of those that may be found in a kit for mounting canvas in accordance with the present invention, it will be illustrated throughout following figures that shape and character (i.e. triangular versus cylindrical) of elements illustrated here in  FIG. 1 b    can be used to produce subtly different mountings that result in different appearances of the displayed art. The different sizes and shapes show that the present invention is capable of many different embodiments and may be carried out in various ways with different aesthetic but also functional effects. 
       FIG. 2 a    is an exploded front isometric view of a basic embodiment of the apparatus in its horizontal position, prior to its assembly. It comprises one pair of elongated frame members  100  and one pair of elongated removable tension members  104 . For illustration purposes, elongated frame members  100  will refer to small frame members of generally rectangular shape, whose height (depth) is no greater than 1.3 cm (0.5 inch) and the width is no greater than 2.5 cm (1 inch), to differentiate them from large elongated frame members  102  (not shown here) which can be of any desired larger size. Similarly, the elongated removable tension members  104  will refer to small tension members similar in size to the frame members  100 , to differentiate them from large tension members  106  (not shown here). A typical tension member can be of any desired cross-sectional shape, but for purposes of the following illustrations the tension members  104  will be of a V-shape. Each small elongated frame member  100  has at least two holes drilled through its front and back side for receiving wall screws  122  or frame screws  124  (not shown). On its rear side, the frame member  100  has a double-sided mounting tape or adhesive strip  128  used for adhering it to the edge of the canvas sheet  130 , and optionally also at least two small openings for optional receipt of plate screws  126 . Although adhesive double-sided tape and screws are used in illustrations as the main connecting method for most elements, any other suitable means for connections between the apparatus elements and canvas  130  can be used, such as liquid adhesive, glue, tacks, nails, staples or the like. 
       FIGS. 2 b -2 c    show front isometric and top side elevation views of the assembled apparatus as it is mounted to a supporting surface such as a wall  134  (not shown in  FIG. 2 b   ). The canvas sheet  130  has a front surface (image side) and a rear surface (facing the wall), and four edges, opposing first and second edges and opposing third and fourth edges. Here, the canvas  130  is displayed in a horizontal (landscape) position, with the image side facing the front. The canvas  130  is mounted along its opposing first and second edges to the wall  134  via first and second elongated frame members  100  and is in a uniform taut state. The first edge of the canvas is sandwiched between the first elongated frame member  100  and the wall  130 , and the second edge of the canvas is sandwiched between the second elongated frame member  100  and the wall  130 . On each side, the small frame members  100  and small tension members  104  are near or adjacent to each other in parallel positions.  FIG. 2 c    is a top side elevation view looking down at the apparatus as it is mounted to the wall  134  with frame screws  122 . 
       FIGS. 3 a -3 d    are a series of partial isometric views illustrating the application of various cosmetic finishes that may be used on elongated frame members  100  to cover up the wall screws. In some instances, screws can be left in plain view for a “rustic” appearance of the frame members  100 , such as when stained wood is used.  FIG. 3 a    illustrates the use of the simplest cosmetic finish in form of screw caps  118 A.  FIG. 3 b    illustrates the use of square-shaped ornamental screw covers  118 B, which would serve as a decorative addition to the frame members  100  while at the same time hiding the screws from the view.  FIG. 3 c    illustrates a one-sided frame cover  118 C, which gives the frame member  100  a smooth finish along its frontal side. In  FIG. 3 d   , a corner-shaped cover  118 D is used, providing a smooth finish to both sides of the frame member  100 . Cosmetic covers can be applied by means of adhesive tape, magnets or by means of friction grip such as press-on and snap-on. The following figures will be illustrated without the use of cosmetic finishes, for greater simplicity and clarity of the figures. 
       FIGS. 4 a -4 d    illustrate the attachment of the small elongated frame members  100  to the opposing first and second edges of the canvas  130 .  FIG. 4 a    is an isometric view of the canvas sheet  130  after it has been placed down on a horizontal surface, image (artwork) side up. It is presumed that the canvas has a blank white border extending beyond the image along its opposing first and second edges. The blank borders should be trimmed down and be at least slightly narrower than the width of the frame members  100 , to be used for attachment. The frame members  100  are aligned with the blank canvas borders and pressed down, one at the time, with its adhesive strip  128  side down (after the adhesive protective cover has been removed). This will keep the edges of the canvas sheet  130  temporarily secured to the frame members  100 .  FIG. 4 b    illustrates the same process in a side elevation view.  FIGS. 4 c -4 d    are isometric and side elevation views respectively, illustrating an optional application of frame plates  108 , which can be used to secure the canvas edges  130  to the frame members  100  more permanently. The plates  108  have at least two holes drilled through its wider front and back sides for receiving of plate screws  126 , and also at least two holes drilled through both wider sides for receiving of frame screws  122 . The plates  108  are aligned and placed against the frame members  100  from the bottom (rear surface) as seen in  FIG. 4 c   .  FIG. 4 d    shows the frame plates  108  secured to the frame members  100  with plate screws  126 . However, this should not be necessary in most instances. For this reason and for simplification of illustrations, frame plates  108  will not be used or illustrated in the following figures. Alternatively, the frame members  100  can be secured to the canvas edges more permanently using staples. 
       FIGS. 4 e -4 l    show a series of views illustrating the method of mounting and tensioning of the canvas  130  in a vertically oriented display (portrait mode), in accordance with the present invention. In  FIGS. 4 e -4 f   , front isometric and right side elevation views respectively, the first (top) small elongated frame member  100  is screwed to the wall using wall screws  122 . Pinning the first edge of the canvas  130  directly to the wall with the first frame member  100  on top of it (sandwiching the canvas edge between the wall and the frame member) secures the canvas firmly. For this reason the frame plates  108  illustrated earlier in  FIGS. 4 c -4 d    should not be usually required. However, the plates  108  may be necessary if the mounting takes place on a heavily textured surface. In the second step, shown in  FIGS. 4 g -4 h   , the second (bottom) small elongated frame member  100  which is secured to the opposing second edge of the sheet  130 , is extended as far as the canvas sheet  130  allows and is mounted to the wall  134 , again using wall screws  122 . At this stage, the canvas is laying relatively flat on the wall surface, but is not perfectly flat. This would be difficult to achieve by these two steps alone, no matter how hard one “pulls” the canvas to extend it. For this reason, small V-shaped elongated tension members  104  are employed, as shown in  FIGS. 4 i -4 j   . They are inserted either one at the time or both at the same time, under the canvas  130  between it and the wall  134 , in position substantially parallel to the frame members  100 . This pushes the canvas  130  away from the wall  134  and stretches it further. The tensioners  104  are ideally inserted near the center of the sheet  130 , where the tension in the sheet is minimal. In the last step, shown in  FIGS. 4 k -4 l   , the tensioners  104  are slid outwardly, toward the secured first and second edges, gradually increasing tension and “tightening” the appearance of the sheet  130 . By the time the tension members  104  are near or adjacent to the frame members  100 , a uniform tautness of the sheet  130  should be achieved. Because the tension members  104  pull the sheet  130  further from the wall, which in turn creates a pulling force on frame members  100 , it&#39;s recommended to mount frame members  100  to the wall  134  with fastening means that preferably have threads, such as screws or bolts. The threads offer more holding power (strength) in terms of being pulled out. 
       FIGS. 5 a -5 j    illustrate the mounting of the canvas  130 , wherein the image is in a horizontal (landscape) mode. As shown in  FIGS. 5 a -5 b   , canvas sheet  130  is rolled up for easier handling. At this stage, the small elongated frame members  100  are already adhered to the opposing first and second canvas edges, as demonstrated earlier in  FIGS. 4 a -4 d   . With one hand holding the rolled up canvas (hand not shown), the first (right) elongated frame  100  secured at or near the first edge of the canvas  130  is mounted to the wall with screws  122 . In case of larger displays, it would be helpful at this stage to first locate a perfect vertical line, along which the first elongated frame  100  should be mounted. This would ensure that the display will be in a near perfect horizontal position once assembled. This can be easily done by the technique known as “plumb line,” which employs a piece of string with a small but heavy object attached at the bottom of it. When held up, the string forms a perfect vertical line.  FIGS. 5 c -5 d    show the mounting of the second (left) elongated frame  100 , which is secured at or near the opposing second canvas edge, to the wall  134 , using wall screws  122 . In the next step,  FIGS. 5 e -5 f    illustrate one of the small elongated tension members  104  being inserted in between the canvas  130  and the wall  134 . Unlike in the vertical mounting, it is more important in a horizontally oriented canvas to insert one tensioner at the time, and sliding it towards one side in order to firmly secure it and thus keep it from falling, before installing the second tensioner  104 . In  FIGS. 5 g -5 h   , the second small elongated tension member  104  is inserted and slid towards the opposite side from the first tensioner. In the final step illustrated in  FIGS. 5 i -5 j   , both elongated tension members  104  are gradually moved in opposite directions until they are in close proximity to the elongated frame members  100 . 
       FIGS. 6 a -6 e    illustrate the ability of the V-shaped tension member  104  to increase the tension in the canvas sheet  130  by simply rotating into three different level positions. The longer the canvas  130  is, the greater the height (depth) of the tensioners  104  might be needed to stretch it into a tauter surface.  FIG. 6 a    is a top side elevation view showing the small elongated V-shaped tension member  104  in its “low position,” when it is resting with both legs on the wall  134 . This “low position” would be suitable for stretching mainly small to medium length canvases.  FIG. 6 b    is an end view showing the elongated V-shaped tensioner  104  increasing its height (depth) by rotating until it rests on the supporting surface with one of its elongated flat sides. This will be referred to as a “medium position.”  FIG. 6 c    is a top side elevation view illustrating such use of the “medium position” tensioner  104  in a medium length display. Lastly, in  FIG. 6 d   , an end side view, V-shaped tensioner  104  achieves its greatest height (depth) by rotating into a vertical position, with one of its legs resting on one surface (wall  134 ) and the other one in contact with the opposing surface (canvas sheet  130 ). This will be referred to as a “high position.” The top side elevation view of  FIG. 6 e    illustrates this “high position” of the tensioner  104  in a long canvas display. The three levels of height (depth) should be sufficient enough to stretch canvas displays of most lengths. 
       FIGS. 7 a -7 d    employ the same principles of differently leveled tensioners, but this time a large V-shaped tension member  106  is used. Large elongated tension members  106  refer to any tensioners whose height (depth) is greater than 1.3 cm (0.5 inches) and the width is greater than 2.5 cm (1 inch). The purpose here is to create a display with image sides or edges being viewable at different heights (depths). This resembles the popular “gallery wrap” method, widely used by standard four-sided stretcher frames. Employing larger tension members  106  protrudes the canvas  130  further from the wall  134 , creating almost a 3-D like structure, appearing to rise from the wall, displaying not only the frontal view but also the side views of the artwork. A plurality of removable elongated tension members  106  may be used for various effects and for different sized artwork. Having only one elongated tension member  106  between the frame members will usually create an angled canvas  130  with the tension member  106  at the vertex of the canvas. Having a first and second elongated tension member positioned near the frame members (such as illustrated in  FIGS. 7 a  and 7 b   ) would create a mounted canvas where the canvas primarily is displayed on a single plane. Additional tension members  106  of various sizes would allow the user to display the canvas on multiple planes. As a general matter, in most situations the user would place the various tension members  106  parallel to each other and parallel to the frame members  100 . In addition, the removable elongated tension members  106  may be spaced from the other and substantially spaced from both the first and second elongated frame members. The height of the tension members may have a height greater than that of at least one of the elongated frame members and in some embodiments individual elongated tension members may have different heights compared to each other.  FIG. 7 a    illustrates such display in a front isometric view, wherein the large elongated tension members  106  are in its “low position.”  FIG. 7 b    illustrates the same in a top side elevation view. In the partial top side elevation view of  FIG. 7 c   , the tensioner  106  is rotated into its “medium position,” creating a thicker side (edge) of the display.  FIG. 7 d    is a partial top side view of the tensioner  106  in its “high position,” creating the greatest depth of the displayed image. With standard gallery wraps, the frames need to be manufactured in different depths to give the consumer the desired thickness (depth) of their canvas picture. As can be seen in these illustrations, the desired depth can be easily achieved by simple rotation of the V-shaped tension members  106 . In general, various relief heights and display looks can be achieved by changing the depth of the outer frame elements versus the depth of the removable tension elements. 
       FIGS. 8 a -8 d    are a series of right side elevation views for illustrating the vertical mounting method wherein the large elongated tension members  106  in “low position” are used. Since here a bigger space is needed between the wall  134  and the sheet  130  in order to insert the large elongated tension members  106 , the steps differ slightly from the previous methods. In  FIG. 8 a   , the first (top) side of the canvas with small elongated frame member  100  has been screwed to the wall  134 . The first tension member  106  is inserted under the canvas  130  near the first (top) frame member  100 , while the second (bottom) edge of the sheet  130  is being extended as far as it allows, without forceful overstretching. The first tension member  106  will not be displaced as this produces a force or pressure imposed by the sheet  130  acting downward on the tensioner to fix the position of the tensioner  106 . In  FIG. 8 b   , the second (bottom) elongated frame member  100  is fixed to the wall by screws  122 . Sufficient space will remain for the insertion of the second tension member  106  to be placed between the canvas  130  and the wall  134 , as shown in  FIG. 8 c   . Both elongated tension members  106  are eventually slid in the direction of the elongated frame members  100  to create the necessary tautness, as shown in  FIG. 8   d.    
       FIGS. 9 a -9 c    show the similar mounting method in top side elevation view, this time in a horizontal positioning of the canvas, using tensioners  106  in its “high position” to install a more protruding display with thicker sides. In  FIG. 9 a   , the left side of the sheet  130  with the frame member  100  already attached at or near the first canvas edge, is rolled up and held with a hand (not shown) while the right side of the sheet  130  with small frame  100  attached at or near the opposing canvas edge is fixed to the wall  134  using the screws  122 . The first elongated tensioner  106  is placed near or next to the fixed edge in its “high” position and the sheet  130  is gradually extended towards the left side while unrolling. Again, as illustrated in  FIG. 9 b   , the sheet is extended as far as it allows without forceful overstretching and the left side is screwed to the wall. The second elongated tensioner  106  is then placed under the sheet  130  near the left side in its “low position.” In  FIG. 9 c    the left tension member  106  is gradually rotated into a “high position” and then slid towards the left side until the necessary tautness is achieved. However, depending on the personal preference, the user may choose to insert the first tensioner  106  near or adjacent to the second (left) small frame  100  instead of the first (right) small frame  100 . This process illustrates that many different ways can be employed to achieve the necessary results, and it should be noted, that these methods of placements of the tension members  106  at particular distances from the elongated frame members  100  and its levels of position might vary depending on personal preference and on the length of the canvas sheets  130  being installed. 
       FIGS. 10 a -10 f    are a collection of top side elevation and front isometric views, wherein the apparatus employs just one large elongated tension member  106 . The canvas sheet  130  is displayed in a 3-D like structure, with the single tensioner  106  dividing the sheet  130  into two viewable sides or planes, becoming a multi-planar display. The degree of angle between the two sides (planes) can vary depending on positioning of the tension member  106 .  FIGS. 10 a -10 b    show the tensioner  106  in its “low position” with the lowest angle transition between the two viewable canvas sides.  FIGS. 10 c -10 d    illustrate the tensioner  106  in a “medium position” and in  FIGS. 10 e -10 f   , the tension member  106  is in its “high position,” creating the sharpest angle between the two sides of the canvas sheet  130 . Such displays would be suitable for artworks with two different images on a single canvas sheet  130 . Using this configuration, the two images are on two separate planes at different viewable angles, which creates a very interesting effect. 
       FIGS. 11 a -11 b    are front isometric views illustrating the apparatus with canvas  130  divided into three sides (planes), all having different viewable angles. This multi-planar configuration is created using both elongated tension members  106 . In  FIG. 11 a   , the tensioners  106  are in its “low position” and in  FIG. 11 b    the tension members  106  are in a “medium position,” creating more protruding angles. Such displays would be suitable for artworks with three different images on a single sheet  130 , dividing or separating them each into a different viewable angle. However, this would also work with a single continuous image, such as a panoramic landscape, giving the image a bas relief like feel. 
       FIGS. 12 a -12 d    are right side elevation views of the apparatus in a vertical position, illustrating the method of installing the canvas  130  with two viewable planes or sides. In  FIG. 12 a   , the canvas  130  is installed in the same way as demonstrated earlier in  FIGS. 4 a -4 h   , being extended flatly on the wall. In  FIG. 12 b   , a single elongated tension member  106  is inserted in the middle section, between the canvas sheet  130  and the wall  134 , in its “low position.” Depending on the length of the canvas  130 , the tensioner  106  may have to be rotated into a “middle position” as in  FIG. 12 c   . If, at this stage, the canvas is still not taut enough, the tensioner  106  is rotated further into its “high position” until the desired tautness is achieved, as shown in  FIG. 12   d.    
       FIGS. 13 a -13 c    are right side elevation views of a vertically mounted apparatus, demonstrating the tension adjustment in the sheet  130 , but this time with the aid of the small elongated tensioners  104 . If the user wishes to keep the angle between the two viewable sides at a low level and the canvas  130  is not taut enough, as illustrated in  FIG. 13 a   , the small elongated tensioners  104  can be inserted between the sheet  130  and the wall  134 , near the mounted edges, as in  FIG. 13 b   . In  FIG. 13 c    they are gradually slid toward the frame members  100  until the canvas  130  is perfectly taut. Again, depending on the length of the canvas sheet  130 , the tensioners  104  may have to be rotated into higher level positions if the “low position” is not sufficient to stretch the canvas  130  into a flat surface. 
       FIGS. 14 a -14 b    are right side elevation views of a vertically mounted apparatus demonstrating the mounting steps necessary in order to achieve a particular angle between the two sides, in this case the sharpest angle. Unless it is very long, the canvas  130  should be first mounted over the tensioner  106  in its “low position” as illustrated in  FIG. 14 a   . This would give enough leeway for the tensioner to rotate into a “high position” while at the same time stretching the canvas to a desired tautness, as in  FIG. 14   b.    
       FIG. 15 a    is an isometric view of corner-mounted display, supported by kit elements in accordance with the present invention. Such interesting mounting is generally appropriate for panorama type art that is more-or-less continuous, or for art with two or more separate images on a single sheet. However, other interesting applications may occur to, and be appropriate for a user. The corner-mounted display is obtained by the placement of a corner tension member  110  on the outward (protruding) corner of two intersecting walls. The corner tension member  110  illustrated herein is shaped to fit the typical right angle (90 degree) protruding corner, in other words, the tension member  110  may have first and second surfaces substantially perpendicular to each other and joining at a corner, thus designed to fit over the corner of the wall. However, the tension member  110  can be shaped to fit other protruding wall corners intersecting at smaller or larger angles. The elongated tension member that fits over a corner may also have an outer curved region designed to space the canvas/fabric away from the sharp corner of the wall.  FIGS. 15 b -15 e    are a series of top elevation views demonstrating the steps of such corner mounting. Mounting is begun by mounting one side of the canvas  130  to one side of the wall  134  using elongated frame member  100  (secured to the first canvas edge) and wall screws  122 . Thereafter, the corner tension member  110  is placed against the outward wall corner and the sheet  130  is extended over it, to the other (perpendicular) side of the wall, as illustrated in  FIG. 15 b   . Again, the force of the sheet imposed downward on the tensioner keeps the corner tension element  110  in place, without the need to secure it more permanently to the wall. This will allow for positioning adjustment of the corner tension member  110  at a later time, if it will end up not being perfectly aligned under the canvas  130 .  FIG. 15 c    illustrates the canvas  130  extended over the corner tensioner  110 , with the second elongated frame member  100  (secured to the second canvas edge) mounted to the wall. In  FIG. 15 d    small elongated tension members  104  are inserted, one on each side between the wall  134  and the sheet  130 . In  FIG. 15 e    the tension members  104  are eventually slid toward the frame members  100  which assures that each side of the artwork is taut and properly presented. 
       FIGS. 16 a -16 d      FIGS. 16 a -16 d    illustrate the application of elongated edge strips  112  to the rear surface (surface facing the wall) of the canvas sheet  130  along its unmounted third and fourth edges. There may be a plurality of elongated edge strips  112  that reinforce the loose canvas edges, which are most appropriate for larger size displays. In some embodiments only one elongated edge strip may be necessary along each unmounted canvas edge. Most fabrics such as canvas have a tendency to curl along the edges due to the fact that the tension along them is lower than in the center of the sheet, resulting in the edges being slack. The edges are also sensitive to external factors such as weather related changes in temperature and humidity.  FIG. 16 a    shows the isometric views of the front and the rear sides of the elongated edge strip  112 . The front side of the edge strip is lined with an adhesive strip  128  to be adhered to the back of the unmounted (loose) canvas edges. The back side can have predetermined break points or notches  114  which allow for easy sizing of edge strips  128 .  FIG. 16 b    is a close up isometric view of the notch  114 . Ideally, kit will come with at least two such edge strips  128  per one side, and these notches  114  will allow the user to “break” the strips  112  to desired size, so they can be applied along the entire unmounted side of the canvas edge. Since most elements employed in the kit are kept to the same lengths, to facilitate shipping and to keep the apparatus simple, the edge strips  112  will be typically only as long as the tension members or frame members. And since the canvas will be usually mounted along its short sides, the length of the canvas will be longer. Thus, two or more strips  112  will be needed in order to cover the entire length of the unmounted (loose) canvas edges.  FIGS. 16 c -16 d    show the front isometric and right side elevation views respectively, of the edge strips  112  being applied to the loose side edges on the back of the canvas, one on each side. In medium sized displays this alone should be enough to keep the unmounted edges straight. However, in longer canvases the configuration can include two edge strips  112  per one side, the second one being broken to the size needed to cover the entire edge of the canvas. The edge strips are designed to be placed on opposite edges of the fabric where the elongated edge strip members are substantial parallel with each other. 
       FIGS. 17 a -17 b    show the application of a cross support strip member  116 , which will further reinforce the unmounted edges. The cross support strip  116  ideally has two adhesive strips blocks  128 , one on each side, which will be used to adhere it onto the bottoms (rear side) of the opposing edge strips  112 . Glue, liquid adhesive, tacks, and other similar fastening means may also be employed to attach the cross support strip  116  to the edge strips  112 . This should keep edge strips  112  firmly straight, keeping them from curling inward or outward, while at the same time there is no contact between the cross support strip  116  and the canvas sheet  130  itself. In longer or larger size canvases, two or more cross support strips  116  can be added for better edge support. 
       FIGS. 18 a -18 d    illustrate the use of edge support member  120 . While the previously illustrated cross support strip  116  can work well on medium to large sized artworks, as well as on displays, which are not parallel to the wall (as in  FIGS. 10 a -10 d  and 11 a -11 b   ), the edge support member  120  offers a more stable option for panoramic or extra large displays. In general, the edge support member  120  may be of any rectangular or square shape, having adhesive strip on two opposing sides, to be mounted to the wall and to the edge strips. To cope with the different variations of levels at which the canvas might be displayed, support member  120  can also consist of four separate parts, preferably each in a form of a triangle, as illustrated in isometric view of  FIG. 18 a   . These four triangles can then be joined together as needed to form different levels of depth. Each of the three sides of the triangles ideally has an adhesive tape  128 , which is used to fix them to each other or to the wall  134  and to the edge strips  112 .  FIG. 18 b    is a partial top side elevation view of the support member  120  in its “low level” position. This is achieved by arranging and joining three of the triangles horizontally, along its short sides. The support member  120  is placed in between the wall  134  and the edge strip  112 , with adhesive  128  on each of the opposing sides keeping the canvas edge  112  firmly secured to the wall.  FIG. 18 c    demonstrates the same, with the support member  120  in its “middle level” formation and  FIG. 18 d    shows the configuration with the support member  120  in its “high level” formation. As can be seen, the addition of the edge strips  112 , cross support strips  116  and edge support members  120  provide additional backing to prevent any possibility of curling or the like that would detract from the appearance of the art. While offering support at all four edges of the canvas sheet  130 , the principles of simplified mounting and shipment, in contrast to the box frame, continue to be offered by the apparatus and methods, in accordance with the present invention. 
       FIGS. 19 a -19 b    are side elevation views wherein the apparatus utilizes tensioners with a curved region, hollow half-round tensioners  106 A. They can be in a horizontal or vertical position, thus offering two different height (depth) levels at which the canvas can be stretched. The main benefit of round tensioners having a curved region is the formation of rounder or smoother edge transition in the sheet  130 . This smoother transition would be more suitable for displaying one continuous image such as a landscape panorama or a long abstract display, giving it added depth and dimension for an enhanced viewing experience.  FIG. 19 c    is a top side elevation view utilizing hollow half-round tensioners  106 A and a hollow round corner tension member  110 A in a corner-mounted display. A fully round hollow cylindrical tensioners may also be employed as a more stable option to rounded or curved transitions pictured in  FIG. 19   b.    
       FIGS. 20 a -20 b    are partial side elevation views of a hollow quarter-round tensioner  106 C. Having a sharp as well as a curved region, it is capable of shaping both, a sharp corner edge transition as in  FIG. 20 a    or a rounded corner as demonstrated in  FIG. 20   b.    
       FIGS. 21 a -21 b    are partial isometric views introducing a new embodiment of the kit employing larger elongated frame members  102  of generally rectangular shape. So far, smaller elongated frame members  100  where used throughout the figures to illustrate the basic embodiments of the apparatus. Their main function was to affix the canvas to the supporting surface, while at the same time offering some kind of decorative side treatment, thus drawing more attention to the displayed image itself. Larger elongated frame members  102 , on the other hand, can offer a bolder decorative look. While smaller elongated frame members  100  can work well on most displays, larger elongated frame members  102  may offer more rigid support for large and extra-large displays. Also, the tensioners used in these figures are solid. Hollow tensioners in general have the benefit of being lighter and more compact to facilitate shipping, for example. However, solid tensioners are equally as effective when stretching the canvas to a taut surface and may offer more rigidity for larger displays. Moreover, in all the previous illustrations, the tensioners were completely hidden from the frontal view by the canvas sheet  130  and their primary purpose was to “shape” the canvas  130  and to stretch it to a taut surface. In this configuration, illustrated in  FIG. 21 a   , the canvas  130  is of different, shorter aspect ratio to large elongated frames  102  and rectangular tension members  106 E, exposing the view of the tensioners  106 E. Thus, they too now serve as an added decorative element. In such cases, it would be appropriate, though not necessary, for both the frames and the tensioners to be made in the same color and material, to serve as a “double frame.” Besides having various shapes, they can both be given various treatments which include, though are not limited to, molding, staining, painting, metallic leafing, or metallic covering. The raw wood is also an attractive look. It should be noted here, that the rectangular tensioners  106 E would ideally have a slightly inward slanted top surface so that only the single top corner touches the canvas. Alternatively, a rectangularly shaped tensioner  106 E can have a “lip” or a ridge in the top corner, which is used commonly in canvas-stretcher bars. This angle, lip or ridge is necessary to keep the other inside top corner from touching the canvas and forming undesirable creases in the display. For this reason, triangular or round (curved) shapes are generally more effective in that aspect.  FIG. 21 b    comprises half-round elongated frame members  102 A and triangular elongated tension members  106 D, illustrating the potential for mixing the geometrical shapes and relative lengths of elements in order to create additional interesting decorative looks. 
       FIG. 22 a    is an exploded front isometric view of an additional embodiment of the mounting apparatus, in accordance with the present invention, prior to its assembly. This embodiment comprises a third elongated frame member and a fourth elongated frame member. The small frame members  100  are attached to the large frame members  102  with frame screws  124 . The first and third elongated frame members  100  and  102  sandwich the first edge of the canvas on one side, and the second and fourth elongated frame members  100  and  102  sandwich the second edge of the canvas on the opposite side. This combination allows for additional display options of the apparatus, now being capable of supporting additional frame shapes, and having other benefits as well, as will be illustrated in the following figures. 
       FIGS. 22 b -22 c    are front isometric and top side elevation views of such horizontally assembled apparatus, utilizing the combination of two elongated frame members  100  and  102  on each side, with the canvas  130  edges sandwiched between them, mounted to the wall  134 . 
       FIGS. 23 a -23 j    illustrate the steps required for mounting the canvas  130  to the wall  134 , utilizing a combination of two elongated frame members on each side, the small elongated frame member  100  and the large elongated frame member  102 . In step one as illustrated in  FIGS. 23 a -23 b   , isometric and partial side view respectively, the smaller frame  100  is aligned with the canvas sheet  130  opposing first and second edges and pressed down with its front adhesive side. Unlike demonstrated earlier in  FIGS. 4 a -4 b   , this time the canvas  130  is placed down on a horizontal surface with the front surface (image side) facing down. Therefore, the frame members  100  are adhered to the edges on the rear side of the canvas sheet  130 . In the next step, the small frame members  100  are attached to the side of large frame members  102  with frame screws  124 , sandwiching the canvas edges between them, as shown in  FIGS. 23 c -23 d   . Besides having holes drilled through the front and back sides for wall screws  122  and adhesive strip on the back side, frame members  102  can have predrilled openings on the right and left sides as well, for optional receipt of the frame screws  124  and frame members  100  or  102 , if the user wishes to join two or more elongated frames together. In  FIGS. 23 e -23 f   , the joined frame elements  100  and  102  are turned 90 degrees inward and are ready for attachment to the wall  134  with frame screws  122 , one side at the time. This would be executed in the similar manner demonstrated in  FIGS. 4 e -4 l    or  FIGS. 5 a -5 d   , depending on horizontal or vertical orientation of the display. In  FIGS. 23 g -23 h   , large tensioners  106  are placed in between the wall  134  and the canvas sheet  130  and are slid in opposite directions toward the edge mountings to bring the canvas sheet  130  to a taut surface, as shown in  figures. 23 i -23 j   . Here, there is no need to stretch the canvas over the large tensioners first, because the canvas edge mounting is not at the wall level but is raised to an ideal position above the wall  134  level in which it can receive the large tensioners  106  as is. This, in a way, simplifies the installation. 
     In  FIGS. 24 a -24 b    partial isometric views, the canvas  130  is attached directly to the large elongated frame member  102 . In such configuration, a canvas side edge (or canvas gap between the large frame member and large tensioner) is larger and more visible than in the previous configuration seen in  FIG. 23 j   , where only minimal canvas side edge is visible. In  FIGS. 24 a -24 b    the large tensioner  106  cannot be pushed closer to the frame member  102 , leaving a big side “gap.” For some users, this will be an acceptable or even desired look, but for those who would prefer the minimal side gap, the previous configuration shown in  FIGS. 23 i -23 j    would be more suitable. 
       FIGS. 25 a -25 b   , illustrate an isometric and partial side elevation view respectively, of an optional multi-panel arrangement of canvas sheets  130 . The attractive side-by-side presentation of multiple canvas displays is obtained by employing a plurality of elongated frame members, and by the “sharing” of a frame member  102  between adjacent sheet edge mountings. Here, smaller frame members  100 , are secured to the larger frame member  102  on both sides with screws  124 . In addition to the two elongated frame members  102 , a third frame member  102  is mounted to the wall, and multiple fabrics are arranged together, where at least one of the elongated frame members  102  attaches more than one canvas. The center elongated frame member  102  serves as an attachment point to the left edge of a first canvas, and the right edge of a second canvas. In the herein illustrated multi-panel configuration, the first and second canvas sheets  130  are secured to the frame members  102  via additional frame members  100 , but it is also possible to secure multiple canvas sheets  130  to the frame members  102  directly, for example by stapling and the like. 
       FIGS. 26 a -26 c    are isometric and partial side views, comprising frames and tensioners in fully rounded cylindrical shapes, solid and hollow respectively. Elongated frame members used in direct fixation to the wall preferably have a flat bottom surface, in order to keep the canvas securely pinned against the wall. This would not be feasible with fully rounded elements. However, this can be achieved by first attaching the canvas  130  to the smaller elongated frame member  100  and then mounting it onto the side of a larger frame member of cylindrical shape  102 B. This arrangement forms a very attractive scroll-type appearance with solid tension members  106 F as illustrated in  FIGS. 26 a -26 b   . The use of hollow cylindrical frame members  102 C and hollow cylindrical tensioners  106 B shown in  FIG. 26 c    offers the possibility of attaching hollow cylindrical frames  102 C to the wall with screws  122  on the inside, within the hollow frame members  102 C, thus hiding screws  122  from view, achieving yet another different look. Just as in the previous embodiments starting with  FIG. 22 a   , in this embodiment there are third and fourth elongated frame members. The fabric is sandwiched between and secured to both the first elongated frame member and the third elongated frame member on the first edge of the fabric and the fabric is sandwiched between and secured to both the second elongated frame member and the fourth elongated frame member on the opposing edge of the fabric. 
       FIGS. 27 a -27 c    are partial side elevation views illustrating the role of the small frame members  100  in the placement of the cylindrical frame members  102 B against the wall  134 , offering a placement support. In  FIG. 27 a   , the frame member  100  is joined with the solid cylindrical frame  102 B by frame screw  124  and placed against the wall. As seen in  FIG. 27 b   , the cylindrical frame  102 F is then rotated in the canvas direction until the edge member  100  rests on the wall. At this point, as illustrated in  FIG. 27 c   , the frame member  102 B is perfectly aligned for being screwed to the wall  134  and ready for receiving solid cylindrical tensioner  106 F. Without the placement support of another frame element, in this case frame member  100 , it would be difficult to align and securely attach fully rounded elements, in this case hollow cylindrical frame  102 C, to the wall. 
       FIGS. 28 a -28 d    are isometric and end views illustrating the placement of the rolled canvas sheet  130  into a protective container  132 . The container is preferably made of cardboard and is a hollow cylindrical tube with a slit running lengthwise that permits passthrough of the fabric but prevents passthrough of the attached elongated frame members. As shown in  FIGS. 28 a -28 b   , the canvas  130  is rolled up while secured to the smaller elongated frame members  100 . The rolled portion of the canvas with one elongated frame member  100  is inserted inside of the tube, while the other frame member  100  along with a portion of the sheet  130  are pushed through the tube&#39;s elongated slit. This protects the canvas  130  from being pushed against the outer edge member  100  during the transport, which could possibly damage the sheet  130 . In  FIG. 28 c    the canvas  130  is not attached to any frame elements and can be simply rolled up inside the tube  132 . In  FIG. 28 d   , the canvas sheet  130  is secured to the joined combination of small frame  100  and large frame  102 . Since there is no space for the canvas sheet  130  inside the tube  132 , one of the joined frames  100  and  102  is inserted inside the tube  132  and the canvas sheet  130  is rolled around the outside of the tube  132 . In these ways the tube with slit  132  can easily accommodate all possible configurations, protecting canvas  130  from framing elements during a transport in the shipping container, if the canvas  130  ships with the kit. 
     Thus it is seen that the present invention provides a kit that offers the remote professional or non-professional purchaser of fabric-based artwork or banner displays numerous options for creative and attractive mounting of the fabric upon receipt. More importantly, the display may be mounted quickly, without substantial effort or cost, while shipment issues are relatively insignificant when compared to those encountered with the shipment of box frame mounted art. Also, box frame mountings of canvas art are limited as to size and offer little opportunity for presenting a variety of “looks.” This is clearly not the case when utilizing the teachings of the present invention. The particular look will vary with the tastes of the user and the nature of the artwork. A purchaser can specify the kit elements needed to accomplish the desired look, either upon ordering the artwork or after subsequent trial mounting, and will be limited only by one&#39;s imagination 
     The numerical values presented above are only for illustration purposes and should not be understood as limiting the present invention to the precise numbers. It is intended that the scope of the present invention not be limited by this detailed description, but by the claims and the equivalents to the claims appended hereto.