Some tips about selecting decorative canvas printing

Canvas printing has the functions of decoration. There are a few tips to follow when you choose a decorative canvas printing.

1.Frame quality

As for frame quality, it is emphasizing the materialquality of the frame. Frames are always made by wood. The frames are light and cheap in most cases. But the quality of frame would affects the life span of the panting. In the beginning, a frame of good quality would make sure that it would not be damaged in the way of transportation. Also, a good frame would guarantee the integrity of panting despite of striking, water and sun. On the whole, frames of canvas prints could be roughly divided into two categories. They are pine frame and cedarwood frame. Pine frames are made from pine trees which are planted for many commercial ways, such as ornamental application as well as household furniture. Pine frames are smoother and straighter than other materials. It possesses characters of sturdy body and high tenacity. The antiseptic wood would make frame as firm as it was bought. Cedarwood frames are made from cedar trees which are mainly grow in China. Compared with Cedar frames, pine frames are heavier but the quality and performance as wood are better. Cedarwood however, is lighter and more convenient to carry and it is always cheaper than pine wood –made frames.

2.Canvas texture 

As for canvas texture, it plays an important role in creating a good decorative canvas prints. Good canvas textures would keep water out and hold ultraviolet rays off. Good quality guarantee that inks could be well print and maintain in the canvas for a long time. The color could be thoroughly absorbed and retained, which would have impact on overall visual effects. Generally speaking, modern canvas materials are made of cotton or linen. For different paintings types, especially oil paintings, the appropriate mix of cotton and linen would make images look well. Decorative prints should be strictly demanded since its function is to decorate the indoor environment. Good quality of canvas texture would enhance the sense of print quality to some extent.

3.Printing quality

Following this, it would be the quality of printing, especially the quality of ink and the process of printing. Good ink and production would make color more accurate and natural. Also, the materials should be environmentally friendly. These kind of materials are not only good for environment, but also contribute largely to consumers. Good inks won’t pollute your household environment. Inks could be divided into two categories. Eco- solvent ink and non solvent ink. Eco- solvent inks are ultraviolet- proof and waterproof. And also it would not lose color. In a word, The usage of inks should be eco- friendly and provide vivid color that customers need. Good quality of canvas and ink would make the print look well as it was bought for a long time. However, poor quality and texture would not retain the print long. Bad materials would fade the color even when prints never meet water or sun. the life span of ink and canvas texture decide the life span of prints. In the meanwhile, high quality prints could be washed by water or polished by rags directly when it is stained with dirt or blot. The maintain of high quality prints is quite easy to master. Canvas prints of decoration usage should require higher standards of inks quality and process. Never choose canvas prints of low prices that provide inks which are harmful and would fade color while facing water or sun.