subject: Quality Photo To Canvas Prints - Are Cheap Prints A Good Investment? The 3 Best Ways To Find Out [print this page] Photo to canvas prints have become a excellent way to showcase your favourite digital images. With photo to canvas prints now becoming a lot more accessible, it is now even simpler to locate one at an inexpensive price. But keep in mind, there are countless "No frills" canvas print vendors now out there which sell poor quality photo to canvas prints which do not last and look dreadful.
While selecting where to order a canvas print, it is vital to bear in mind one thing. Quality is everything. You may have the opportunity to own a low quality canvas print for a exceptionally low price, but you should make sure that you know what you are investing in. Quality canvas prints are out there for an acceptable price, but you will need to know exactly what to watch out for.
Here are some things to check out when ordering a quality canvas print.
1. What sort of ink is being used?
Are the supplier using archival inks? These ultra-vibrant, U.V protected inks are crucial to a premium quality, long-lasting finish. Many manufacturers now make an effort to lower running costs by using standard, compatible inks. These inks lack in print quality and will easily fade when subjected to even small amounts of sunlight.
2. What sort of wood is used to construct the frame?
Are the company in question using high quality pine stretcher bars? It is important to remember that lots of companies can manufacture canvas prints very quickly and cheaply, however the quality is generally very bad. The primary reason behind this is that a number of vendors attempt to cut costs by making their own frames in house. They achieve this by producing inexpensive, light wood frames which are usually either glued or stapled together. Always make sure that the supplier that you opt for uses solid, four-piece, pine stretcher bar frames. These frames allow for the insertion of four small plastic or wooden stretching wedges. These wedges allow your print to be re-stretched in the future, prolonging the life of your canvas print. The surface of your canvas shrinks and stretches as the temperature changes, causing the canvas to sag. Without these stretching keys, this sagging is permanent. These frames are also very weak and are prone to warping once the print is stretched to the correct tension.
3. Buyer reviews
You should definitely try to look out for good customer reviews before buying a photo to canvas print. Every time you visit an online business, don't forget to check out the testimonials page. If they have a live review blog or an unedited way for individuals to provide feedback on their products and services, this is a sure sign that the company is trustworthy. If a supplier has a number of completely satisfied customers then they will be proud to show off their comments for all to see. If a review section cannot be found... Ask yourself 1 question... What are they concealing?
These are all important questions that you really need to ask if you are looking for a quality canvas print which will last for many years to come.
