Unveiling the World of Canvas Prints
Canvas prints have emerged as a fantastic way to transform your cherished photos into stunning pieces of wall art. Essentially, a canvas print is a digital image expertly printed onto artist-grade canvas and then stretched meticulously over a wooden frame. This process gives your photos the rich texture and feel reminiscent of original oil or acrylic paintings, adding a touch of gallery-style sophistication to your home decor. If you’re looking for unique wall décor options that showcase your precious memories, Print Canvas might be the perfect solution.
The canvas material itself is carefully chosen for its quality and durability. Typically, it’s crafted from a blend of cotton and polyester, achieving an ideal thickness of around 0.017 inches and a weight between 320 and 340 GSM (grams per square meter). Crucially, the canvas is treated with a printable gesso coating. This coating is key to providing a beautiful matte finish that not only enhances the visual appeal but also optimizes ink absorption, resulting in a vibrant and wide spectrum of colors in your canvas prints.
To maintain exceptional image clarity and detail, canvas material often incorporates a subtle texture. The printing process for canvas pictures in our stores utilizes advanced large format inkjet-based Epson printers. These state-of-the-art printers are designed to print directly onto rolls of canvas, and they offer adjustable print speed settings to guarantee the highest possible print quality for every print canvas order.
Longevity of Canvas Prints: Will Canvas Prints Fade Over Time?
One common question when considering canvas prints is their longevity – do they fade? Like any printed material, canvas prints can be susceptible to fading over extended periods. The extent of fading is influenced by several factors, including the specific combination of canvas and inks used, the intensity of direct UV light exposure, and the surrounding environment where the canvas print is displayed. For instance, exposure to airborne fumes from cooking or cleaning products can accelerate fading.
However, advancements in printing technology have significantly improved the fade resistance of canvas prints. When canvas images are printed using Epson UltraChrome HD Pigment Ink Technology, they achieve exceptional longevity. These prints are projected to have Wilhelm Imaging Research (WIR) Album and Dark Storage Permanence Ratings well exceeding 200 years. Furthermore, canvas prints produced with these inks demonstrate remarkable resilience to atmospheric ozone, possess strong water-resistance, and are highly resistant to damage from storage or display in humid environments.
While comprehensive accelerated display permanence testing is ongoing, current data suggests that UltraChrome HD pigment inks can deliver up to double the WIR Display Permanence Ratings compared to previous generations of Epson UltraChrome inks when used with compatible Epson photo and fine art papers. This means your print canvas is designed to preserve your memories for generations to come.
Canvas Photo Paper: An Alternative Explained
You might also encounter the term “canvas photo paper.” It’s important to understand that canvas photo paper is distinct from the canvas used for canvas prints. Canvas photo paper is essentially regular photographic paper that is manufactured with a texture that mimics the appearance of real canvas. While it offers a canvas-like surface prior to printing, it lacks the structural integrity of true canvas and cannot be stretched onto a frame in the same way as a canvas print.
Canvas photo paper can be a cost-effective alternative for achieving a canvas aesthetic. You can frame canvas photo paper prints behind glass like traditional photos to give the illusion of a real canvas, or you can mount your print onto a rigid backing material using pressure-sensitive or liquid adhesives for a more substantial presentation.
Canvas photo paper features a beautiful matte finish and is compatible with both dye and pigment inks. It typically has a weight of around 230 GSM (grams per square meter) and a thickness of approximately 11mm. The back side of canvas photo paper is uncoated plain paper, distinguishing it from genuine canvas material used for stretched canvas prints.
Transferring Your Photo to Canvas: What’s Needed?
The process of transforming your digital photos into stunning canvas prints is remarkably simple! All you need to begin is your digital photo file. You can easily create your personalized canvas photo print using our user-friendly online platform, our convenient app, or our in-store kiosk product builders.
The required resolution of your photo will depend on the desired size of your canvas print. Larger canvas prints necessitate higher resolution images to maintain optimal picture quality and sharpness. Our advanced Walgreens printer technology expertly converts your digital photo file into a beautiful print canvas that you’ll be proud to display.
We are committed to sustainability and quality. All in-store canvas print products are crafted by Tracer, utilizing wood that is renewably harvested and grown in the Southeastern United States. Tracer’s sustainable practices ensure that all wood resources are maximized, even sawdust is repurposed for horse bedding. For every tree harvested, Tracer plants 2.5 new trees, demonstrating a commitment to environmental responsibility and ensuring the future of canvas prints for generations to come.
