Canvas Conundrum: Gloss, Matte, or Metallic?

One of the most common questions we've heard over the years is, "Gloss or matte canvas?” Ah, the early days of canvas printing! Back then, we were in a gloss-or-matte-only world. If you asked us, we’d suggest gloss canvas because our protective coatings were just that glossy (unless we applied them with the gentleness of a butterfly landing). Gloss was great for those wanting to see their colors practically bursting off the canvas, while matte was for the cool kids – low on glare, high on sophistication, perfect for intense, colorful masterpieces.

The Game-Changer: Satin and Beyond

Then, satin coatings crashed the party! These were specially designed for canvas, and suddenly our canvas supplier pulled a rabbit out of a hat with a brand-new matte that gallery pros fell head over heels for. It was vibrant, it was classy, and it had a coating that didn’t just scream “protection” but whispered it.

Wait... There's More Than Gloss or Matte?

Oh, yes. These days, we offer a metallic canvas that’s pure magic by Hahnemühle, the star of the giclée printing galaxy. This metallic canvas is like a disco ball for your artwork – super high-contrast, rich in detail, and pearlescent enough to make your colors feel like they’re ready for a night out. Not actually metallic, but a dreamy poly-cotton blend that mimics the effect. We also have our budget-friendly Arisan Archival Canvas, a customer favorite. Decorators, artists, and photographers alike love it, and it’s a hit with anyone needing hundreds of prints for, say, a hospital or a hotel (or the occasional government building).

Do I Need to Order a Mountain of Canvas?

No way! Most people order just one or two prints. Sure, you save a bit with bulk, but our print-on-demand setup makes small orders a piece of cake.

So, What’s the Verdict?

All our canvases share the same high-quality, bright-white, archival poly-cotton base. So, the choice is in the finishing touch: gloss for that shiny, pop-off-the-canvas vibe, matte for the low-key artist look, metallic for the wow factor, and Arisan Archival for a classic satin finish perfect for practically anything. Your masterpiece, your choice!

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