canvas printing + stretching

What is a giclée print?
The term giclée is just fancy pants for how the ink is projected on to the paper. There are degrees of quality to giclée prints as with any print reproduction. Fine quality giclée prints are produced on large 8-12 colour printers and on quality fine art canvas.

What are canvas stretched prints?
We take your chosen image and print it to canvas, which is then stretched onto a hand-crafted wooden frame, coated and hanging hardware affixed. Choose either a museum or gallery wrap. A test strip, prior to printing, for colour and tone is available.

What are the depths of the frame you stretch to?
We have two choices of frame depth, which is how much they stand out from the wall, 0.75” or 1.25” deep.

What is the difference between gallery and museum wrap?
A gallery wrapped stretched canvas has the picture flowing around the frame sides. About 1 inch of the image at final size will be wrapped. With museum wrap, only a small amount of the art folds over the edge and the sides are left plain. Choosing between gallery or museum wrap is personal preference and whether there is an allowance in the image.

What sizes are available?
The maximum size for the short side printing on canvas is 40 inches wide and the minimum is 12 inches wide.

What is the durability of your canvas prints?
The fine art canvas we print on has an archival rating of over 100 years, as well as our inks being colour fast. Our canvas is acid free and has a neutral ph coating with no optical brighteners, so it resists yellowing over time. Our coated prints on canvas can be dusted or wiped with a barely damp cloth. If your piece get an accidental dent, then mist the back with water lightly and it should drum back into place.

PROCESS
How do I provide a file or image?
We print from digital files only. Upload your images to our site; bring in images on a memory key, memory card, or disk.

How do I upload an image?
Go to the File Upload page, click on Choose File, fill in the form (check it over once more), and click Upload File. Remember to wait for the confirmation page to appear.

How long should I allow for a stretched canvas?
Canvases stretched take about 8-10 week days.

CARING FOR
What care does a canvas require?
A stable cool dry environment is best for your canvas print. Avoid hanging or storing your canvas where it will be subject to significant temperature changes and humidity, in direct sunlight or intense light source, or near a heat source or air conditioning.

If you have questions you couldn’t find answers to on our site, just send us a quick email. We always appreciate feedback on our site as we continue to update our information.