Metal Prints

The .045 inch aluminum is rigid enough to resist typical force when handled correctly. You should not have to worry about your print bending in everyday situations. Do not place heavy objects on the print during storage, as this could result in damage to it.

If your print is larger than 20” by 20” there will be some flex to your print. In these cases, we highly recommend you select the inset metal frame as a mounting option. This frame will add additional rigidity to your print and allow you to easily mount it without fear of any flexing of the print.

Metal prints are exceptionally versatile in decorative use and can be used in a variety of display situations. The 4 finish options allow metal prints to be used in various lighting, including low-light and brightly lit rooms, without sacrificing image quality. For personal use, we’ve seen metal prints used as artwork in living areas, studies and bedrooms, formal rooms, kitchens, and other rooms in the home. Metal prints are perfect for printing family photos, scenery and landscapes, and even abstract art. Photos or vacations, weddings, and babies are also brought to life using metal prints.

Professional use of metal prints is just as versatile as personal use. These prints are perfect for offices, lobbies, reception areas, waiting areas, conference rooms, and hallways. Art galleries, museums, schools and colleges, restaurants, and government buildings are all ideal locations for displaying metal prints.

In any case, metal prints can be used to showcase panoramic pictures, skylines, company photos, branding and logos, and artwork.

No matter where you choose to display your metal print in a personal or professional environment, you will not be disappointed with the incredible clarity and color of your image.

If you choose not to buy just the print itself (“Print Only” option) there are multiple ways in which you can mount it, these include using a float mount, standoffs and an inset metal frame. Let’s cover each of these briefly.

A float mount is a lightweight gatorboard mount that allows a metal print to float away from the wall ¾ inches. Float mounts allow for hanging on the wall due to the four holes in the gatorboard. These four holes can be used to hang on screws or nails on your rigid surface. Float mounts are ideal for smaller prints. Unless you stand right at the side of your metal print you will not be able to see this float mount behind it.

An inset metal frame is the ideal display option for the largest of metal prints (we recommend this for prints over 20”x20”). The inset metal frame offers a similar functionality as the float mount in which it allows the print to float off the wall. The difference with this mount is that in place of holes or a small sawtooth bracket to hang the print on screws or nails there is a wire for hanging. This wire is just like similar hanging options for a wide variety of standard prints and allows for hanging on a single nail or screw. The inset metal frame will not be visible from the front of your frame.

Standoffs that are ½” in diameter and ¾” in length can be placed in pre-drilled holes in each corner of the print, allowing the print to display away from a wall. Standoffs include drywall anchors and screws to mount your metal print virtually anywhere on a wall. The heads of the standoffs will be visible from the front of your frame. Standoffs are commonly used in professional settings and have great aesthetic appeal.

Photos of these mounting or hanging options are included on this product page above the FAQ section.

These different display options are not included but are available as an optional purchase along with your metal print. You can select a display option from within our design tool under the "Display Options" dropdown.