What Is a Metal Art Print?
A metal print is a wall art piece that has a clean, modern, industrial, high-definition look. Metal prints are printed on aluminum, with a white base coat that will make any color printed on the metal print more vivid. These show-stopping pieces are great for your home or as a gift to someone you love. Metal prints are resistant to fading, moisture, and scratching, which are perfect elements for a modern metal wall art print to be hung inside or outside your home.
These head-turning metal prints will be a great way to showcase your best photos in colorful hues. Custom metal prints are durable, scratch-resistant, and waterproof, making them the perfect piece to be hung anywhere. Printing photos on a metal piece will give your photo a striking industrial, modern touch to your walls and they do not require frames. These ultra-modern metal prints will be the highlight of your wall art pieces and will perfectly display your personalized photos. Choose from a wide range of layouts, backgrounds, and custom texts to make your metal wall art piece one of a kind. Installation is a breeze, with a handy hanger attached to the back; making mounting these metal photo prints quick and simple.
Why Metal Art Prints?
While the medium you choose for photo printing is largely based on personal style, there are some unique benefits of metal art. Customized metal prints use a frameless design, giving photos a clean, modern look. You don’t have to deal with framing or matting the piece: the art is ready the minute it arrives. Because of its durable material and professional finish, metal art has immense longevity. It looks as new in 20 years as it did on day one.
In addition to the metal prints’ longevity, they are scratch-resistant and waterproof. That’s right: you can hang it in your kitchen, bathroom, playroom, or even outdoors, without worry that it will be damaged or getting scratched. You can have peace of mind knowing the artwork will remain pristine over time. In terms of how your photograph will look, you may be surprised by how brilliantly it displays on a metal print. Because the image is infused into the aluminum sheet, not on top of it, it becomes clearer and more radiant. In other words, the process takes your image and magnifies its beauty.
When deciding on your metal print, you can choose from a few options for your surface finish:
A brushed metal surface: This allows a silver basecoat to peek through your image, enhancing the metallic elements and muting the image colors.
A true-color surface: Provides a white basecoat that allows the colors of the image to truly pop.
A glossy finish: Available for both surface types. Tends to give the image a more vibrant, crisp appearance.
A matte finish: Available for both surface types. Offers a more subdued, muted look.
No matter the surface type or finish you choose, metal prints experience less glare than framed artwork. With metal prints, there’s no glass for the light’s reflection to interfere with. It is still recommended that you not place your metal print in direct sunlight, in order to reduce any fading that may occur.
Things To Consider With Metal Prints
The longevity and brilliance of personalized metal prints make them an increasingly popular choice for home decor. To ensure it’s the right medium for the particular image you have in mind, you’ll want to consider a few key aspects.
The photo you select should be of the highest resolution. This allows your image to appear crisp and professional on the metal panel. Because the image is printed directly onto the material, a metal print becomes a permanent art piece. Unlike a traditional glass frame, you won’t be able to swap out photos. Be selective in choosing your image—one that you’ll appreciate for years to come.
Though our metal prints, like this portrait style design, tend to be relatively light, metal prints are still slightly heavier than other prints due to their durable materials. We suggest hanging your metal print on a stud in the wall rather than on drywall or plaster. With any wall art piece, it’s important to make sure you install the art piece securely so that it doesn’t fall or injure anyone.
How To Make A Metal Print
Pick a memorable picture you will cherish for years to come. Since metal print pictures are printed on the metal directly, you’re not able to change the picture as you would change a framed photo. Choosing a photo that is taken on a high-quality camera will make your photos come out cleaner and without any blurriness.
Select a template or layout that best matches the pictures you want on your metal print. From single photo templates to collage layouts, the options are endless. Also, take into consideration the size you want your metal print to be, with over 10 sizes to choose from, you can mix and match the sizes of your wall art pieces.
Design your metal print. This is the time for your creative side to come through. As you arrange your pictures, it’s best to come up with different options to choose the best arrangement design possible. In this stage, you can also choose to have a glossy or matte finish for your printed pictures.
Once you finished customizing your metal print, all you have to do now is add it to your cart and browse additional Shutterfly wall art products.
Wrapping Up
The stunning appearance of metal prints lifts nearly any photo from ordinary to extraordinary. If you’re looking for an art piece with longevity, style, and personal meaning, consider designing your own metal wall art.
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