We frequently get asked how canvas prints compare to conventionally framed prints and what the differences, benefits, and drawbacks of each are.
In this post, we’ll examine the benefits and drawbacks of both canvas prints and conventionally framed photos so you can decide which is ideal for your image and the area you need to decorate.
Canvas Prints vs Framed Prints
It all boils down to personal preference if you’re hoping for a quick response. As a result, you should think about your budget, the interior design style of the room, and the final position where the canvas print or framed image will be hung.
We know the top tricks in the business because our company specializes in canvas prints, among other things. But we are more than just professionals in canvas printing. We are admirers of beautiful art and photography. We are incredibly grateful for the happiness that results from adding a piece of handmade wall art to your room or home decor.
How are Framed Prints Made?
Printing a photograph on paper is one of the oldest methods of exhibiting a photograph. In the photography industry, printing an image on the paper has a certain aesthetic value that is distinctive and generally recognized.
A DIY project or a professional can create framed prints, unlike gallery-quality canvas prints. Although you can frame your prints very well at home, hiring a professional will yield a higher-quality finished product because they can work with you to choose things like the best kind of frame to use, the color of the frame, the frame style, the kind of paper to print on, and other considerations.
Framed prints are often displayed in smaller frames rather than as large-scale artwork. However, that doesn’t mean that big framed prints aren’t available. Different textures and finishes can be used when printing on paper. Cotton-based matted paper and high-gloss photo paper are the most widely used media for printing fine art photography.
These two kinds of a paper accomplish two very distinct objectives. The high gloss paper typically has a glossy, shiny appearance. Thus, the name. For portraits or other photographs with vivid, bold colors, this paper stock excels. On the other hand, the matte paper appears to have a more “artistic” print because it is less reflective and has little texture. The matte paper stock is frequently used for art prints and black-and-white photographs.
Papers are also made in a range of thicknesses, which affects how much ink they absorb. Prints that are matted and framed produce a beautiful and dramatic finish, while glossy prints produce a picture that really explodes off the page.
The business will construct the frame and set up the mounting hardware after the photograph has been produced. It’s crucial that the business encloses the frame with low-glare glass. This reduces the amount of glare and light reflections.
Advantages of Framed Prints
- The frame adds elegance to the print
- Very high level of detail
- Fiber-based papers are great for black and white prints
- The frame protects and preserves paper photographs
- It makes a statement on the walls
- Makes thoughtful gifts stand out more
- Inexpensive options
- Wide variety of sizing and frame options
- Leave less trace on the wall
- Adds an extra dimension to the photograph
- Leads the eye toward a focal point
Disadvantages of Framed Prints
- Lighting may cause glare and reflections
- Large sizes may be heavy and require additional mounting points
- Frame colors and styles must match the style of the interior decorating
- More fragile than canvas prints
- Easily smudged and collects dust
- Likely to break if dropped
- Must be carefully packed for shipping and moving
- Glass does not provide the photograph with UV protection
How Are Canvas Prints Made?
Many of the problems with conventional prints are addressed by the option of canvas prints. Canvas prints used to be associated with lower quality printing until recently. Modern printing techniques have made canvas prints more detailed and colorful than ever before. This makes it possible for businesses and people to make wall art from their photos that they otherwise would not have been able to.
The image is instantly delivered to an inkjet printer after we receive your order. The water-resistant, quick-drying ink produced by this printer has a special technique that causes it to dry instantly. As a result of the ink being trapped, a vibrant canvas print is produced.
Following the printing of the canvas, the support frame is handcrafted. Our bespoke in-house frame studio creates each frame to precisely fit the canvas using pine planks. The support frame is then covered by a stretched canvas. Canvases are carefully stretched utilizing sophisticated mechanized stretching, which lowers the possibility of strain fractures. As a result, there is less chance that the canvas will get loose over time and there will be fewer mistakes committed while doing it yourself.
This method produces canvas prints of consistently high quality. These canvas prints are offered at reasonable prices, yet they have the appearance and feel of canvas prints that one might discover in a gallery of fine art.
Advantages of Canvas Prints
- Eliminates the chance for glares and reflections
- Support Frames do not intrude on the image
- Large sizes available at lower costs
- Much lighter when compared to traditional framed prints
- More economical than framed prints
- Creates an effect that makes a photograph look like a painting
- Fits well into any style of interior decorating
- Can be installed into a wood floating frame that does not intrude upon the image
- Pre-installed with hanging kit
- Larger range of styles compared to framed prints.
Disadvantages of Canvas Prints
- Texture can be distracting if the high-quality cotton canvas is not used
- The photograph can not be switched out like in a traditional frame
- Can not be created as a DIY project
- The higher startup costs for the proper printing technology
- The frame may warp in humid environments
Other Types of Canvas Prints
Compared to a single framed photo, canvas prints offer more alternatives that foster creativity. You may design your own unique triptychs, custom collages, and dynamic canvas wall displays.
Wall displays are a fantastic way to present numerous photographs on various canvas sizes as a single, well-composed finished product. Up to nine photographs can be used to creatively cover a substantial amount of wall space.
Choosing the Right Print for You
The choice between a canvas print and a framed print is purely subjective.
It’s crucial to consider your preferences, needs, and likes. In order to guarantee that you will receive a print of the highest quality, it is also essential to do your research on the company from whom you will be placing your order.
Both kinds of prints are ideal for any home or workplace, but canvas prints are significantly more cost-effective, provide more flexibility, and come in a wider range of sizes.
Traditional framed prints unquestionably offer a lovely and timeless appearance. Traditional framed prints have fewer possible settings, but when the appropriate arrangement is found, they really stand out and add a beautiful touch to any room.
Each print style has the advantage that you may always purchase another in a different style in the future. With so many alternatives available, you shouldn’t ever feel constrained to a certain printing style. The memories you treasure most are ultimately what matters most.
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