Having options means you’ll end up paying more for your frames, click here to learn more about this strange phenomenon. But besides that, having a lot of options can also be a good thing for you and your home – you’re almost guaranteed to find what you’re looking for.

In this blog, we’re going to take a look at 3 of our favourite types of picture frames to help you along with choosing the right frame for your photos. If you already have an idea of what you need though, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us, we’re happy to help!

Canvas Prints

When we talk about dimensions, canvas prints take things a step further by stretching canvas onto an internal frame that brings the image out from the wall. Our Framed Canvas Prints are tasteful alternatives to more traditional frames , featuring a high-quality cotton blend that touts beautiful colours and exceptional reproduction of detail. The slight float between the canvas and deep frame makes for a singular visual effect unlike anything else available on the market.

Best used for

Use a canvas print for the photos which you’d like to stand out, those that (at first glance) you’d like to have the effect of leaping out from the wall. Canvas prints are ideal for documenting the portraits you’ll want to pass down for generations – wedding photos, baby photos, and more.

Tips for displaying

Whether hanging on its own or with other sorts of frames, the canvas print should be the focus. If adding to a gallery wall, hang it in a central position for balanced interplay between your frame collection.

Modern Frames

The thin profile of modern frame styles gives your photos the centre stage and grants a minimalist look that puts the emphasis on the print itself. Modern Metal Frames may be a premium-quality option for any space, able to hang as a centrepiece or in tandem with other pieces on a gallery wall, in your home or in your establishment.

Best used for

The Modern Metal Frame is tailor-made to feature sophistication and modern appeal to minimalist decor themes — but these frames are at their best in urban-industrial spaces.

Tips for displaying

Pair two large frames together for a display that wows, or mix and match different sizes of smaller frames to create a collage of sorts. Remember, just because you’ve got other metal finishes in your space doesn’t mean that your frames need to match them exactly — a touch of variation goes a really long way when you’re trying to impress.

Floating Frames

The name says it all; floating frames use clear glass or acrylic rather than a mat to offer your print the effect of floating on your walls. Floating Frames use frame-grade acrylic to feature UV protection as well as subtracted weight compared to other types of frames, and features contemporary brass-coated hardware.

Best used for

The Floating Frame is best used for displaying that one photo that you deem to be “the one.” It gives that unforgettable photo the effect of standing on its own, drawing all the eyes onto it without hesitation.

Tips for displaying

We recommend that you allow this piece to represent itself as a robust centrepiece — the 30 x 42” frame is our favourite size for turning a blank wall into a piece of art.

If you’d like to learn more about the different kinds of frames you can choose from for your prints, or if you’d like some assistance in choosing the right frame, we’re here to help! Get in touch with us today to get started.

One of the most common questions we’re asked here at Framez revolves around the art of identifying valuable prints; that is, “are my prints valuable?” or “how much can I get for this painting?” Well, we’ve decided to help you guys out a little by taking a look at how you can identify valuable prints and perhaps even place a value on the ones you have or are thinking about selling. Let’s dig in!

The science behind identifying valuable prints

When trying to identify a valuable print, you should begin by studying the quality of the materials on which the artwork has been printed or painted. Check the material thoroughly and see if there’s a watermark or distinguishing marking that give you a better idea of the materials the print was created on; the condition of this material will directly affect its value.

If you have your hands on a print with a fraction marked on the bottom, that fraction represents the print’s number within the whole print run, as well as when the print was pulled out of the run. 

The numerator tells you how early or late your print was pulled out of the machine within the entire print run. The denominator on the other hand tells you how many prints were included within the entire run.

The greater the amount of prints that are available for the same image, the less valuable each individual print will be. Ideally, a low numbered print within a small print run like 1/12 is what brings in considerable revenue for prints. 

This fraction marking would indicate you’ve got the first print off the presses during a small run of only 12 prints. This marking indicates that after 10 pulls, the artist and therefore the printer agreed to destroy the first plate—like breaking the mould in sculpture —so no more prints are produced, giving each individual print a higher valuation.

Pay attention to the damage

Damage can rob you of your print’s value so be sure to check out the window, which is the area of the mat housed between the frame and the print. Does it look yellow or brown in complexion? 

Is most of the mat white or a different colour compared to that of the window opening? Is that the opening of the mat brown? Once you look closely at the work, is the entire print an overall brown colour? If so, this can signal significant damage to your print – but it isn’t irreversible. The only catch though is that restoring prints can be a little expensive, so you’ll have to make sure the print is worth saving.

If you’d like to get your hands on quality printing and framing services, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today!

To help you better understand the best canvas print resolutions to use when you want to shoot and print a photo on quality canvas, we’ve put together a brief miniguide to the resolutions needed to properly print your photos on canvas.

Use the smallest size format for photos with low resolution

Some of the best and personal photos we take are on devices that aren’t designed to handle high-resolution photography. These photos are usually around 200 x 200 pixels or lower in resolution and may not print correctly on large canvases.

Luckily for you though, most mobile devices and smartphones are manufactured with resolution in mind and feature settings that are on par with digital cameras. But what if your photo was taken with a device that doesn’t feature the right resolution settings that allow for seamless printing onto any size of canvas material?

In this case, as a general rule of thumb, you should always opt for the smallest sized canvas to avoid any blur or disorientation in the final product. Getting a stunning canvas print using a low-resolution photo is as simple as using an 8” x 8” or 8” by 12” canvas format size.

What to do when you want to go with a big canvas

If you want to go big rather than going home, you’ll have to use high resolution settings when taking your photos – there’s just no way around it. Large canvas prints can add a whole lot of flavor to your home or establishment, ensuring that they print correctly is well-worth the effort. Here are some conventional seizes for medium to large canvases:

ü  760 x 610 px resolution for 16”x20” canvas size;

ü  1200 x 760 px resolution for 20”x30” canvas size;

ü  1400 x 920 px resolution for 24”X36” canvas size;

ü  1900 x 1400 px resolution for 36”x48” canvas size.

If you don’t think the photo you’ve taken matches the canvas size you have in mind, don’t worry about it, we’ve got your back! Simply get in touch with us, tell us about your desired canvas size and photo’s resolution, and we’ll be happy to help!

Because of this, it’s hard to know exactly how long your canvas print will last. There are a few things that impact your print’s lifespan, including natural elements as well as any maintenance measures you may take. In this blog, we’re going to take a brief look at a few of the factors that contribute to canvas print fading, as well as some of the measures you can take to maintain your canvas print.

Why do canvas prints fade?

There are a few things that contribute to the degradation of your canvas prints, including but not limited to:

Ultraviolet radiation

UV radiation is one of the most common culprits to canvas print fading. Whenever sunlight strikes printed matter, a significant change happens at a molecular level. Solar UV radiation causes a reaction within the colouring agents of any substance, breaking chemical bonds and resulting in degradation, that is, fading.

Air impurities

Particles of smoke, cleaning chemicals and dust can also damage the chemical make-up of your canvas print, speeding up the degradation process.

Wear and tear

Another common culprit, everyday wear and tear can cause your canvas prints to fade at a quicker rate. Frequent handling and other forms of contact can reduce the colour intensity through the abrasion (wearing away) of the dye material itself.

How to extend your canvas print’s lifespan

Among many other measures, here are three things you can do to extend your canvas print’s lifespan:

1) Keep your canvas print away from sunlight

This is one of the most effective and simplest measures to take to preserve your canvas print – just keep it out of the sunlight. Regardless of the materials and ink that’s used in your canvas print, UV radiation will always be a threat to your photo. To keep your print alive for as long as possible, be sure to point them away from direct sunlight in an area of your home or establishment that isn’t basking in the sun’s rays.

2) Avoid smoky and dusty environments

If the room you’re thinking of hanging your canvas print in is occasionally or frequently filled with dust or smoke, it would be best for you to find another room to decorate with your photos. Dust, smoke and other airborne impurities can damage the chemical makeup of any canvas print – it’s better to prevent a problem than to mitigate it, right?

3) Limit exposure to humid air

Canvas material, as versatile as it is, will never survive long-term in damp or humid spaces. If you’re adamant about displaying your new print in your bathroom or kitchen, it’s your call. But you should know that the steamier the atmosphere gets, the less likely your canvas will live out its full lifespan.

No photo should ever go unframed, regardless of the materials it’s printed on. We’ve got your back in that department – Framez is your one-stop shop for all things photo framing and printing. Get in touch with us today to get started!