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Beginners Guide to Buy Canvases Online

There are many reasons why people choose to buy canvases online. Most of the time, it would be their hobby and passion for art that inspires them to grab the town’s interesting piece of art. Of course, few others buy canvases online to enjoy a newer picture and a different story each day. Either way, you need to keep certain points in mind when you buy canvases. And, this post focuses on these strategies that can help you make a greater and affordable pick online. 

 

So, let’s get started on how to buy canvases online. 

 

Harmony! 

 

You can never buy any piece of art, without focusing on harmony. You need to understand if the existing collection would blend with the new one or not! If it doesn’t, then your search doesn’t end. When you look for canvases online, check if it completes a puzzle in your home. 

 

For instance, if you have a white wall, choosing a canvas with darker shades can make a big difference. The abstract look of the painting will complement what you have created in your home so far. 

 

A bond 

 

When you buy canvases online, you need to look for a mutual connection. The artwork should bring to life memory or at least a smile on your face. Unless a connection is established with the artwork, the chances of you keeping it for a longer time are less. On the other hand, if you can establish a good connection with the canvas, who knows, you may even pass it to your next generation. 

 

A perfect budget! 

 

Undeniably, you will not be able to afford everything on the internet. To play safe and to ensure that you don’t go bankrupt – because of artwork – you need a “well planned” budget. The budget will help you pick the “best” and most suitable piece of art. 

 

Originality and authenticity 

 

Last but certainly not least, you need to ensure that the painting is truly genuine. Why? Only an original piece has the panache to stand out! 

 

 

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Poster Details

Matte Finish

  • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
  • Paper weight: 5.57 oz/y² (189 g/m²)
  • Giclée printing quality
  • Opacity: 94%
  • ISO brightness: 104%

 

Gloss Finish

  • 10 mil (0.25 mm) thick
  • Paper weight: 7.67 oz/y² (260 g/m²)
  • Slightly glossy
  • Fingerprint resistant

Framed Print Details

Framing

  • Alder, semi-hardwood frame from renewable forests
  • .75” (1.9 cm) thick frame
  • Acrylite front protector
  • Lightweight
  • Hanging hardware included
  • White mat board if border option selected

 

Matte Finish

  • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
  • Paper weight: 5.57 oz/y² (189 g/m²)

 

Gloss Finish

  • 10 mil (0.25 mm) thick paper
  • Paper weight: 7.67 oz/y² (260 g/m²)

Canvas Print Details

Material

  • Standard digital print canvas (Matte)
  • Satin/matte finish (Matte)
  • Genuine artist quality canvas (Gloss)
  • Poly cotton blend (Gloss)
  • Chemistry perfect gloss finish (Glossy)
  • Scratch, crack, & warp resistant

 

Print

  • State of the art printing technology for sharp photographic reproduction and color fidelity
  • UL certified Greenguard Gold ink
  • Water resistant
  • Fade resistant
  • Anti-yellowing

 

Stretcher Bar

  • FSC Certified from sustainable forests
  • Knot free
  • Finger jointed for strength
  • Sap free
  • Kiln dried
  • Warp free – will not bow
  • Shallow wall offset (Matte)

 

Framing

  • 100% kiln dried moulding (Matte)
  • Twice sanded & finished without toxins or chipping (Matte)
  • Roma Moulding – hand crafted in Italy (Gloss)
  • 5 times sanded & finished without toxins or chipping (Gloss)
  • 100% real pine wood
  • Professional matte black finish

 

Mounting

  • Ready to hang – pre-installed sawtooth hanging hardware
  • Rubber bumpers – protects wall surface and keeps print straight on the wall

 

Care

  • Clean with a dry cloth when needed

 

Print Quality

  • All our prints are printed at 300dpi

Canvas Options

The options are explained below. Choose between the different types of canvas, finishes, image wrap types and frame depth.

Canvas Type

Stretched Canvas

STRETCHED CANVAS


A stretched canvas print is ready to hang where the image is printed and stretched around the sides of the mount. The edges of this mount are visible when hung on the wall which is why the print is stretched around the sides. With a stretched canvas, there are 2 wrap types that you need to choose from for how the image is printed. See below for image wrap options.

Framed Canvas

FRAMED CANVAS


A framed canvas is also ready to hang and the difference here is that the canvas is nestled nicely inside a frame. The canvas is still made in the same way as a stretched canvas so everything is the same, but because it is inside a frame you don't see the sides of the mount. With a framed canvas, you don't need to select a wrap type because it is not applicable.

Finishing

Glossy Finish

GLOSSY


A framed canvas is also ready to hang and the difference here is that the canvas is nestled nicely inside a frame. The canvas is still made in the same way as a stretched canvas so everything is the same, but because it is inside a frame you don't see the sides of the mount. With a framed canvas, you don't need to select a wrap type because it is not applicable.

Matte Finish

MATTE


A stretched canvas print is ready to hang where the image is printed and stretched around the sides of the mount. The edges of this mount are visible when hung on the wall which is why the print is stretched around the sides. With a stretched canvas, there are 2 wrap types that you need to choose from for how the image is printed. Read more >>>

Image Wrap

Full Image Canvas Wrap Type

FULL IMAGE


A full image wrap is where the entire image is printed and mounted around the whole frame. So there will be a portion of your image that will be shown on the sides of the canvas. The lines above show an example of where the edges of your image will be lost around all 4 sides. We only recommend this option if the focal point of the image is in the center and you don't mind the edges getting wrapped around the side of the canvas.

Mirror Canvas Wrap Type

MIRROR


The mirror wrap option is by far the most popular choice because you don't lose any of your image. This is what we recommend most of the time. The whole image is printed on the front, and a portion of each edge of the image is used to extend the canvas to wrap it around the frame. The image above might look weird in 2D but the lines show the area where all 4 sides have been mirrored to wrap the canvas so that none of the image is lost.

Frame Depth

The frame depth (bar size) refers to the thickness of the wooden frame that the canvas is stretched around. This determines the depth of the canvas. Both sizes are covered by the canvas borders with both wrap types.

0.75in Bar Size

0.75"


The thinner 0.75" stretcher bar is a popular thickness because of the affordability. Frames with a 0.75" bar size are also lighter.

1.25in Bar Size

1.25"


The more premium 1.25" stretcher bar is what we recommend for bigger size prints, and it gives a better 'Art Gallery' feel to the canvas when hung.

Size Guide

wall art size guide