printing on other
materials such as wood,
plastic or metal
materials such as wood,
plastic or metal
Canvas option
for paper printing
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for paper printing
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Photo under
Acrylic Glass
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Acrylic Glass
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What Photographs
on Different
Substrates Express
If you’re a newcomer, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the large selection of materials you can print your images on. Acrylic glass, aluminum, canvas, or something entirely different – which substrate complements which image and what makes a photo look best? Let us sum up the most important differences between the four most popular materials photos are printed on.
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Canvas
Photos on canvas have a classic feel, making the substrate perfect for landscapes, still-lifes and portraits. They emanate warmth and understated elegance. The photo is printed directly onto the canvas and takes on the look of a painting, thanks to the texture of the surface. At WhiteWall, you can choose the thickness of the stretcher frame your canvas is wrapped on, determining the degree to which your picture will appear above the wall. If you like, you can also add a picture frame – in certain rooms, canvas won’t feel quite right without a nice frame.
Acrylic Glass
Photos under acrylic glass feel elegant and high-end, and have an intense brilliance. The material is durable, crystal-clear, and really brings out the colors. The photo is mounted behind acrylic glass – also known as plexiglass – which adds a sense of depth to the scene.
The thicker the acrylic, the bigger this effect becomes. With this kind of depth, very colorful photos, architectural images, underwater shots, portraits, and night photography can really make a statement.
Aluminum
Photos on aluminum feel both high-end and contemporary and we have a lot of options for our customers. For starters, there’s a matte or glossy photo print mounted on an aluminum backing panel. Then, there’s also the direct print on a white-primed aluminum. The latter is particularly great for high-contrast images with an abundance of straight lines, such as architectural photos. The finish also prevents glare.
The direct print is also available in a brushed look, in which the bright sections aren’t printed so that the textured aluminum remains visible. This metallic sheen is extremely effective for mechanical images, such as car photos. Aluminum has a modern and minimalistic feel, and it’s extremely durable and weather-resistant.
Wood
Those who like to work with natural materials should opt for wood. Photos on wood irradiate a certain warmth and have a natural look. The photos are mounted on wood panels that are 18mm thick, turning them into a photo block of sorts. This is an out-of-the-ordinary and modern way to display images. At WhiteWall, you can choose between wood in natural or anthracitegrey edges. It goes without saying that nature shots look outstanding on the natural-look plywood. Among its many applications, I’ve found the anthracite grey panel particularly great for black-and-white photos.
Different substrates bring images to life in their own unique ways.