Understanding Prints: Canvas Prints and Art Print

Images are an inevitable part of life in which people keep with themselves to cherish their memories for a lifetime. Some people prefer to get the images printed to keep memories intact. Various companies offer two types of printing services: a canvas print and an acrylic print that offer different types of printing options. A canvas print can be defined as the print in which the image is printed over the canvas from an inkjet printer. Also, after the image gets printed canvas is stretched onto a frame. Most people prefer to opt for a frameless border while others prefer frames for printed canvas.

The unframed canvas print is made with the help of a gallery-wrapping technique and also in the process. Moreover, in the process canvas is wrapped around the stretcher bars and secured to the frame. Some people remain confused between whether to choose acrylic prints or canvas prints.

Capturing a perfect picture may take hours so it is necessary to choose the perfect frame which can do justice to your image. It is important to realize that both acrylic prints and canvas prints offer a great way to display your photographs and also offers unique benefits.

Let's have a look at both the prints

Acrylic Photo Prints

The acrylic print can be said as the direct printing on to the material and then mounting it on the acrylic. Also, prints adhere to 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 or 1″ acrylic in front of the print. Furthermore, face mounting can be a difficult process which can be quite expensive. Also, we have a Dibond backer with the print that is sandwiched in between.

 Also, acrylic prints are constructed mainly in two processes in which the first prints are responsible for printing the image directly on acrylic and is painted with a black coating. And the second process is known as face amount in which the image is printed onto the paper which is sandwiched behind the acrylic.

Canvas Prints

The canvas prints have been on the canvas print for a long period by using an offset printing process but it has become the less popular choice than the acrylic prints.

Advantage of Acrylic Prints

Durability is one of the major advantages of printing images on acrylic. Also, it provides UV protection depending on the type of material.

Offer Uniqueness

Acrylic prints can uniquely display print and helps to display pictures in a different way than canvas prints.

Charismatic Appearance

The fact is undeniable that appearance is a matter of choice and beauty is in the eyes of a beholder. But acrylic prints can provide a sleek, modern and vibrant look that can provide a more modern look.

To conclude, acrylic art prints can be a better print option than a canvas print.