Since 2011, we’ve been printing your images on professional-grade canvas. Ten years later, we revamped our Canvas Prints to bring you even more options for your gallery walls and home decor! Now, there are two style options: Classic canvas prints (our new style) and Premium canvas prints (the same style you’ve loved since 2011).
Keep reading to find out more about the key differences between classic canvas and premium canvas to compare the two and decide which type will be best for your prints!
What is a Classic Canvas Print?
Our Classic Canvas Print is a timeless, value-minded option handcrafted using premium museum-grade cotton canvas. Your photo is printed, laminated with a UV gloss for durability, and then tightly stretched around a hollow wood stretcher bar. The result: a slightly buoyant, lightweight piece with neatly folded corners and a sleek black backing, ready to hang.
What is a Premium Canvas Print?
Our Premium Canvas Print delivers a refined, gallery-quality presentation. It uses the same museum-grade cotton canvas, laminated with UV gloss, but is hand-stretched and firmly adhered to a solid wood frame and base. Featuring crisp 90-degree corners and a substantial feel, it's designed for heirloom-quality display.
5 Differences Between Classic and Premium Canvas 👇
Before we dive deeper, here’s a quick comparison table highlighting the key differences between the two:
| Feature | Classic Canvas | Premium Canvas |
|---|---|---|
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Materials and Framework |
Hollow wood stretcher | Solid wood base and frame |
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Size and Depths |
11 sizes (8″×10″–24″×36″) | 14 sizes (5″×5″–30″×40″) including 3-pack |
|
Display and Longevity |
Lighter, slightly buoyant; Tight, hand-tucked edges | Heavier, solid and substantial; Perfect, crisp 90° corners |
|
In-Lab Production |
3 business Days | 3 business Days |
|
Cost (starting at) |
~$56 | ~$73 |
1. Materials and Framework
Both Classic and Premium Canvas use the same traditional, museum-grade, cotton canvas to print your images on. The biggest difference here lies in the frame and base: Classic Canvas is stretched around a hollow frame, creating a resilient, buoyant surface, whereas Premium Canvas is stretched and adhered to a completely solid wood surface.
There are some slight differences in the corners of our canvas wraps as well. Our Classic Canvas features tight corners; our Premium Canvas features perfect, 90-degree corners.
2. Size and Depths
Generally, our Canvas Prints are available in 14 sizes from 8x10” to 30x40”. Additionally, our Premium Canvas is available in sets of three 5x5”s. Each size is available in two depths – 0.75" and 1.5" – with the exception of our 5x5” sets which are only available in 0.75” depth.
Right now, our Classic Canvas is not available in the 24x36” and 30x40” sizes, but will be soon – and we’ll alert you when that launches! Check out our Wall Art Size Guide to choose which size i best for your project.
3. Display and Longevity
Once your image is printed on our archival-quality Canvas, it’s laminated with a protective, UV coating to keep it looking beautiful for decades to come. Both types of our Canvas Prints arrive ready to hang, with a sleek, black backing, protective wall bumpers, and a pre-installed hanger: either a wire hanger or sawtooth hanger. Plus, Canvas Prints can be wiped clean with a damp cloth.
4. In-Lab Production
Both our Classic Canvas and Premium Canvas are made in 3 business days at our facility, and then shipped to you.
5. Cost
Our Classic Canvas starts at just $56.35 – making it the best deal we’ve had on Canvas yet. Our Premium Canvas, a more professional-grade Canvas, starts at $73.50. Plus, every piece of Canvas decor qualifies for free Color Corrections if you’d like to add that on. (Learn more about Color Corrections here!)
Premium vs Classic Canvas: Which Should I Choose?
Both classic and premium canvas prints offer beautiful ways to turn your favorite memories into gallery-worthy wall art—but the right choice depends on your style, space, and budget.
Classic Canvas Prints are lightweight, affordable, and perfect for everyday décor. With their hollow wood frame and hand-tucked corners, they offer a timeless look that’s ideal for gifts, casual spaces, or anyone looking for a budget-friendly canvas option.
Premium Canvas Prints, on the other hand, are designed for those who want a more elevated display. The solid wood base, sharp 90-degree corners, and heavier construction give it a more substantial, heirloom-quality feel—perfect for professional portraits or special moments you want to showcase with impact.
Still deciding between canvas and another wall art style? Check out our full comparison of Canvas vs Metal Prints to explore even more options.
Remember: all of our Canvas is constructed by hand to transform the walls of your home, office, or studio into your very own art gallery. Refresh your walls and shop Canvas today!
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