When designing new decor for your home, there are a lot of things to consider. What’s the size of my wall? What materials will showcase my decor best? What’s the overall vibe of my decor? Most importantly, which medium should I print my photos on?
Our Canvas Prints and Metal Prints are our most consistent top-sellers, so we’re often asked: how do I choose between Canvas and Metal? They’re both great choices for your home – it all just depends on your needs and personal tastes! Read on for key features of each to help you decide:
What is a Canvas Print?
As a traditional form of wall decor dating back to the 14th century, our Canvas Prints never go out style. We use the same type of cotton canvas that you can see hanging in museums around the country – so you can transform the walls of your home into your own personal art galleries.
To meet different needs, we offer two types of Canvas styles: Classic and Premium. Classic Canvas is stretched around a hollow frame, creating a resilient and buoyant surface with tight, folded corners. Premium Canvas is stretched and adhered to a completely solid wood surface and features perfect, 90-degree corners.
Pros of Canvas Prints
Canvas prints offer a stylish and versatile way to showcase your favorite photos. Here are a few reasons they’re a popular choice for wall decor:
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- Glossy Laminate that minimizes glare and reflections
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- Lightweight construction for easy hanging and repositioning
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- Wide range of sizes and framing options to suit any space
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- Finished surface for an artistic, gallery-style look
When to Choose a Canvas Print
In terms of personal style, a gallery wall of Canvas Prints is something you’re more likely to see in the homes of your friends and neighbors. It has a timeless look, and any type of image of will visually look nice on Canvas. That means our Canvas works for both family portraits and travel photos!
Canvas prints are a great choice for spaces where you want to create a warm and personal atmosphere, like your living room, hallway, bedroom, or home office. They work well as part of a gallery wall, as a single large focal point, or grouped in themed sets. The glossy laminate finish complements many types of images, especially family portraits, wedding photos, pet pictures, and scenic travel shots that have a more artistic or natural feel.
What is a Metal Print
Printing on Metal is a newer type of decor to arrive on the printing scene. But, if there’s one thing about our Metal Prints, it’s this: you’re never going to find a more unique wall decor option. That’s due to its incredibly unique construction – Metal Prints are made by infusing specially formulated dyes onto paper, then using heat to infuse the ink into gas onto the surface of aluminum sheets.
This manufacturing process is great for three reasons. First, it’s what gives Metal its signature vibrance and high definition colors. Second, it makes your Metal decor resistant to both water and dust, which means our Metal Prints can work as outdoor signage or bathroom decor. Third, it creates a sturdy, sleek, and lightweight piece of decor for you to hang! Learn more about some of Metal printing here.
Another added bonus of our Metal Print’s construction is that the metal substrate used in production has tiny bumps and imperfections that make each piece truly unique. No one else you know will have a piece of decor like yours!
Pros of Metal Prints
Metal prints are a bold and modern way to showcase your photos with vibrant color and lasting impact. Here are a few more pros of Metal Prints:
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- High-definition clarity with rich, vivid color
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- Extremely durable and resistant to scratches, water, dust, and fading
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- Sleek, modern look that complements contemporary spaces
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- Glossy finish that reflects light and adds a polished shine
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- Each print has its own unique characteristics from the metal surface
When to Choose a Metal Print
What pictures print best on Metal? Any image with a lot of color! It could be a portrait, a landscape, or an abstract image – anything that has color will result in a bright, vibrant, and high definition piece of decor.
As mentioned earlier, Metal Prints are the most lightweight wall decor option that we offer. When it comes to hanging, we have a variety of hardware. There’s a metal easel for your entryway tables, shelves, or desk. Or, we offer a black shadow mount, a float mount, and a standout mount for hanging on the walls. These hanging options give the illusion that your print is floating on the wall!
Canvas or Metal Prints?
Choosing between Canvas and Metal Prints comes down to the style and feel you want for your space. Canvas Prints offer a look that's perfect for cozy, personalized settings like living rooms or gallery walls. They're great for family portraits, wedding photos, and travel memories. On the other hand, Metal Prints deliver high-definition clarity and a sleek, modern aesthetic. Their durability and glossy finish make them ideal for bold statement pieces in contemporary spaces.
No matter what you choose, our wall decor can transform your walls! Shop Canvas Prints and Metal Prints today!
Want to know the easiest way to go from photos to decor? Order Canvas and Metal in our mobile app! Using the app is so easy that you can order your photo favorites from just about anywhere. Click here to open or download the Nations Photo Lab app!
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