Even after deciding that you want to print your photographs or artwork onto canvas materials, your selections don’t stop there. There are several different canvas print options you can choose from for your new creations. Here’s a quick breakdown of the unique types of canvas prints and some of their benefits.
Loose Canvas Prints
Loose canvas prints, also known as unstretched canvas prints, are printed materials without any added support. They’re ideal for those who want to frame this material or want to try stretching it over a wooden frame themselves. If you want to try stretching your own canvas, don’t forget to consider your border style so that you don’t lose any details in your piece once you fold it over the edges.
Mounted Canvas Prints
Mounted canvas prints are loose canvas images attached to another material for display. Depending on the mounting material, these canvas prints have the advantage of being lightweight and easily hangable. For example, canvas-mounted foam boards are extremely popular for their lightweight yet durable design. Mounted canvas prints don’t require framing, though they can be thin enough to frame if you desire additional protection.
Wrapped Canvas Prints
Wrapped canvas prints consist of loose canvas that a professional printer stretches and attaches to a frame. The frame can be wood or another material. As a result, they don’t require framing, and they’re lightweight and portable.
When choosing wrapped canvas prints, you also have to decide on border styles. Some printing companies will offer the choice between colored border edges, mirrored edges, stretched edges, and more. Each type of border provides a unique appearance, so consider how and where you’ll display your canvas before choosing.
These benefits of each style of canvas are some of the reasons why canvas prints are so popular today. If you already know you want to print your designs and images on canvas, the next step is to choose between these different styles of canvas prints. Remember the differences between each of these styles and the unique benefits they offer to help you make your choice.
