Canvas Prints

It’s easy to see why canvas prints have become so popular since they have evolved from simple
paintings in bygone times to today’s sophisticated prints.

They certainly remain one of the most eye-catching ways to display photos.

While standard prints are still fantastic, canvas prints have a unique appearance, and the tactile
quality of the canvas definitely adds something special!

Canvas prints are really popular since they make photographs appear more like the works of art you’d
find in an art gallery. Paper prints do not offer the intensity of the canvas; as such, they are
nowhere near as interesting.

Canvases are frequently printed with images of members of the family and are given to friends and
loved ones as keepsakes. Some people print images of gorgeous landscapes, weddings, or other
memorable events, among other things.

Regardless of what image you reproduce in canvas form, the ability to produce a bespoke canvas is
what will appeal to everyone, from children to grandparents!

Here are ten things you should consider when buying a canvas print.

1. The context in which the canvas will be positioned

It’s likely that you have already got a distinct plan about where you intend to hang your canvas,
but it’s important that you bear in mind how the context can impact the decisions you may make when
choosing how to frame and print your image.

Generally speaking, images that are printed on a canvas for the purposes of decorating a room, such
as a bedroom or living room, should feature images that have a strong personal meaning. Even the
most beautiful canvas print won’t last in your day-to-day life if the image being produced doesn’t
hold longevity.

Sometimes the canvases we print at Printerpix are for businesses or individuals (like couples after
receiving their wedding images from us). We don’t get to choose the image, but the value of a
high-quality print is critical.

When choosing an image for your room, you’ll want to consider exactly where the canvas print will be
displayed.

If you want to keep a certain colour tone and aesthetic, this will impact the canvas size you choose
and the photos you utilize.

2. The decorative purposes the canvas print will serve
Whatever your motive for printing a photo on canvas, the fact remains that it will be a decorative
item in some regards. Given this, it’s a good idea to consider the print’s style and its
placement.

Many people buy a photo canvas to give a space a splash of colour; however, there are several
additional options that you shouldn’t overlook. For instance, if you are hanging a canvas print in a
modern home, a vintage style may not work well… and vice versa.

The concept is equally significant as the need to bring colour to the room. We’ll get into this in a
minute, but for now, choose a simple (modern, black and white, etc.) or more sophisticated theme
(twenties-inspired, pop art, cartoon, etc.).

3. The meaning of the picture on the canvas
Of course, printing photos on canvas is not always about producing something that has sentimental
meaning. In some cases, you’ll simply want to produce a print that finishes off a room or represents
a great talking point when family and friends come to visit. Family images are arguably the most
expressive photos we can produce, yet “meaning” is subjective as well.

Many people want to display photos on canvas they took on their most memorable holidays because they
are transported into another place every time they look at them on their walls.

4. Photo and the quality of the canvas print
There is a direct correlation between the image quality and the canvas quality.

Luckily, the majority of cameras (and other devices, such as phones) create images with sufficient
resolution to be printed on canvas. You should have no problems if your image is above
2MB.

The size of the print is something else to think about. Smaller image files may translate well to an
8″x8″ canvas print; however, they could become pixelated when inflated to extremely large
sizes.

The main goal should be to use a photo that has a resolution of 300 DPI or above.
Dots per inch (DPI) is connected to pixels per inch (PPI). If you set your DPI too low, you will
find that the end result is a low-quality print. Aim to keep your DPI above 300+ to reduce the risk
of pixelation and ensure a high-quality output.

5. Print quality of canvas prints
Equally as important as the photo quality is the print quality.

Using a reputable canvas printer like Printerpix is the best way to secure a high-quality
print.

Many buyers use Printerpix to print canvases of their own art, both for personal use at home and for
professional clients. You can browse our personalised canvas print selection and take advantage of
our great offers and promotions.

6. Subject of the photo
When selecting an image for printing on canvas, you should think about the photographed subject
carefully.

Is it appropriate for the location you’ve chosen?
7. Composition of the photo
The composition of a photo is extremely important to photographers. This is not likely to be
front-and-centre of your decision process if your intention is to print an image on canvas so it can
be used to decorate a wall. However, the image composition might influence how it enhances a given
space.

A photograph that successfully uses leading lines to catch a person’s attention, for example, will
command more attention. In addition, it will give your room more depth. The canvas print is 2D, and
the surface on which it is hung is 2D, yet with the help of leading line exploitation, a viewer can
be transported into a 3D landscape.

8. Styles of canvas prints
The majority of people who use our canvas printing service to print a photo canvas want to print
just one image that has sentimental value.

And that’s fantastic!
However, there are several more things that you should take into consideration before hitting that
“buy” button.
Some buyers opt to make a photo collage of images using a photo editing tool and then print a single
canvas with a collection of photos on it. This is something we’ve seen customers do many times with
their favourite wedding and infant images!

Another option is to produce multiple canvas prints that tell a story or to split a single image
across different canvases to create a panel of images.

9. Frame or no frame?
Once you’ve finalized your canvas print design, the next decision you will have to make is to
display it as a basic canvas or frame it.

The majority of our customers who purchase canvas prints choose a gallery wrapped canvas. In this
case, we wrap your image around the edges of the canvas to give it a more harmonious look. Other
people may like a simple border, which is also attractive.

We don’t think a canvas needs framing because these natural canvas prints are so attractive in their
simple form.

However, if you do decide to opt for a frame, you can get one. And it’ll look fantastic!

The most important thing to remember is to use a high-quality floating frame that is designed
exclusively for hanging canvases of the desired dimensions.

10. Stunning canvas prints in the right space make the perfect combination
The proper space + an outstanding canvas print equals a jaw-dropping end result!

It’s fantastic how photo canvas prints can assist our customers in acquiring meaningful artwork for
their homes. Using your own pictures helps to establish your environment as your own.

We’ve seen a lot of orders from satisfied customers who have blown up their family photos into
canvas pictures — another fantastic means of keeping those precious moments alive and bringing
joy
on a daily basis.

11. Your Print Dimensions and Image Quality
It might be difficult to choose the optimal print size for your photograph. However, we have a few
tips to offer.

Professional or prosumer level cameras allow you to magnify images to 40×60 inches or greater if the
picture is in focus.

For mobile phone images, the same rules apply.
The photography on a mobile phone is fantastic.
Using a current mobile phone camera, you can shoot at practically any size 40×60 or less if the
picture is in focus and there isn’t any motion blur.

When you’re uploading or emailing from your mobile phone, you want to be sure the image isn’t
compressed.
When you upload a picture from your phone, it may be compressed by the phone, especially Apple
phones. Transferring your photograph to a computer and uploading it from there is typically
preferable.

You Didn’t Take the Pictures?

It’s more difficult to make selections about print size and image quality when you locate the
picture online, whether it’s from Facebook, Instagram, or a free image site like Pixabay.

Check the file size if that is the case:

You may use our picture size checking tool or a free online image size finder to verify your image
dimensions and file size.

Submit your image in the right format:

jpg,.jpeg,.png, and .bmp are all acceptable file formats.
Image Size Guidelines for Canvas Pictures

It’s possible to print any size you want if the picture has more than 2000 pixels on each side.
You can only print a 24 x 36-inch picture canvas if it has more than 1000 pixels on each side.

It’s possible to print a 24×36-inch photo on canvas at high quality using super-resolution if your
image has more than 500 pixels on each side. It’s best to send us a picture if this is the case, so
we can try to fix it.
Make sure you get in touch if your image is less than 500 pixels on either side.
We can accomplish some fantastic things with very small photos a lot of the time. Free picture
super-resolution software may also be used to improve your image.

12. Find the Right Print Dimensions for Your Photo on Canvas
Your picture’s “shape” is determined by its Aspect Ratio.

It’s a basic fraction derived from your image’s height and width, which are then reduced to their
simplest form.
The photo canvas print will have a different aspect ratio than your image.

The photography on a mobile phone is fantastic.
Print size aspect ratio should match the aspect ratio of your image wherever feasible. Printing
won’t be an issue if you can accomplish it.

A choice must be made, however, if you want a specified size print canvas and the image does not
match.
Cropping, adding black bars, or expanding your image are all choices you may choose from.

Changing the Size of Your Photo
In order to print a cropped image, you must delete sections of the image from the printed area.

If the image has a lot of unnecessary elements on the edges, cropping is an excellent option. It’s
not a good idea to crop an image when there are crucial elements towards its margins.
Incorporating Black Bars

You may also add black bars to your image if cropping doesn’t work well for your print size.
The black bars allow you to accommodate the complete image on the print, and they are aesthetically
pleasing because we are used to seeing these black bars in widescreen movies.

Image-Stretching
Stretching the image in either direction is another method to suit the print space.
A little shift in perspective may go a long way and go unnoticed. There are exceptions to this, of
course. Only a very little amount of stretching is recommended.

13. Decide on a Wrap Style
Gallery wrap, Standard wrap, Café wrap, and Unwrapped are the four different styles of canvas
wraps
that are normally bought.
Stretcher bars of 1.5 inches are used to create a gallery wrap. Stretcher bars are used to secure
the canvas to the frame.

Wrapping Standard or Thin
A standard, or thin wrap, is constructed similarly to a gallery wrap, with the exception that the
stretcher bars are 75 inches rather than 1.5 inches

Cafe Wrap
A foam core board is wrapped in a canvas for a café wrap. 3/16-inch-thick foam core board is
used as
a backing for the canvas, which is adhered to the foam core using glue. Double-sided Velcro tape is
commonly used to hang café wraps.
Rolled Canvas that is unwrapped

The canvas picture will arrive rolled in a tube if you choose not to have it wrapped at all.
Someone may buy an unwrapped canvas print for one of two reasons: to wrap it themselves or to
exhibit the canvas photo without a wrap.

When Wrap Room Is Necessary
If you intend to wrap the canvas print yourself and require additional wrap room, simply write
“LEAVE WRAP ROOM” in the purchase remarks. Printers will know to prepare it for wrapping if you use
this method.

14. Coating Materials Options for Canvas Prints
When it comes to applying Coating materials to the print canvas, you may pick between glossy and
matte.

A layer of coating is applied to the picture canvas print in order to preserve it and to ensure that
the colour remains consistent over a long period of time.

Gloss and matte coatings have just a slight variation in appearance, and their primary function is
to shield the canvas photo print from damage.
Most of the time, we recommend a gloss finish. Only if the picture on canvas is going to be shown in
front of a harsh light would we propose a matte treatment.

15. Taking Care of the Corners of Pictures on Canvas
When creating a wrapped print on canvas, one of the most critical decisions you’ll have to make is
what sort of canvas edge to use.

Three choices are available:
1. A Full Wrap
2. A Mirror Wrap
3. A Solid Colour Wrap

A Mirror Wrap
The most popular option is a mirror wrap, which we suggest in the majority of situations.

As the name implies, the entire picture stays on the canvas’ face while the image’s edges are
mirrored onto the frame’s sides, top, and bottom.

In general, mirror wraps are the most cost-effective alternative. A face, for example, is one of the
few images where a mirrored picture would seem out of place, thus it’s best to avoid using them.

Complete Wrap
In a full wrap, the picture wraps around the personalised canvas fully. Canvas stretcher bars are
wrapped on both sides, the top, and the bottom with the image’s outside edge.

A Solid Colour Wrap
When using a solid colour wrap, the entire picture can be seen on the canvas’s face, and the sides
are printed in the same colour.

The most common choices are white or black, but customers can also choose a colour that complements
a certain aspect of an image.

16. Floating Canvas Frames
When framing a print canvas, a floating frame is the most common method. The wrapped canvas is
encircled by the floating frame, which gives the illusion that it is floating in the middle.

The frame is fastened onto canvas stretcher bars to provide the floating illusion.
Floating frames are available in wood, black, and white.

17. Canvas Prints Shipping
We are experts in printing photos onto canvas and shipping canvas orders securely. To preserve the
canvas print photos during transport, we created our own box and insert.

We send less than one damaged print out of every 1000 canvases. We also wrap the canvas photos in
plastic bags to protect them from scratches and weather if they are left on a porch on a rainy day.

18. How to Put Up a Canvas
The most popular method for hanging canvas photos is to insert nails or wall screws into the wall
where it will be displayed, and then hang the frame from the nail or screw. The canvas print’s
open
back allows you to effortlessly hang it this way.

Hanging hardware that is attached to the back of the canvas may be requested for a small additional
charge during the placement of the canvas order.

19. Comparing Freight vs. Ground Shipping
Canvas prints can be shipped through UPS Ground, USPS Priority or FedEx Ground. These are the three
most frequent delivery options. According to the region, the length of time spent in transit varies.

Freight shipping is substantially more time-consuming than ground shipping, however, it is only
utilised when the canvas print is large enough (larger than 40 x 60 inches).

20. Prints that Look Great on Canvas
Despite the fact that any image may be printed on canvas, these are the most common sorts of photos
our customers order.
Canvas Prints of Landscape Photos
The most often printed canvases are depictions of nature’s landscapes. They’re also a hit at art
fairs.

Personal Canvas Prints of Favorite Family Photographs
Another frequent choice for printing pictures to canvas is a photo of a loved one.
Canvas Prints of Your Wedding Photos

Personalised canvas are the best method to display wedding photos.
A Piece of Art Painted on a Canvas
Even if it’s a replica of a masterpiece by a great artist, art on canvas looks fantastic.

Canvas with Quotes
Quotes or word art on a solid colour backdrop is a popular canvas design style.
Farmhouse Style Canvas Prints
Farmhouse canvas designs have gained popularity as a result of Joanna and Chip.
Prints on Canvas with Medical or Scientific Subject Matter

Printing on canvas is a popular option for clients who want their scientific or medical prints more
durable.
For a good reason, canvas prints are so popular. They’re beautiful, long-lasting, and have a
luxurious feel about them.
If you have any concerns about how to turn your photo to canvas print, please don’t hesitate to
contact us.