How To Select Your Online Canvas Printing Service

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by: M. Cusack
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Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 Time: 4:56 AM
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The canvas printing industry is booming like never before. Consumers love the fact that they can create their own wall art by sending in digital picture files, photo negatives or slides. Many printing companies offer their services online, and all promise the best photos on canvas art you have ever seen.

While many online fine art and printing companies do deliver excellent work, there are a few that will send lesser quality canvas prints. To avoid possible disappointment, consider the following tips.

1. Submission possibilities photos on canvas

The canvas printing company you want to deal with should accept all types of picture media. This includes old-fashioned photo negatives, slides, and various computer files such as jpeg, jpg, bmp, gif or zip. Uploading of photos should be easy and fast.

2. Exceptional services

Superior canvas printing suppliers do not limit themselves to just printing quality canvas art from perfect photographs. They will also be able to work with photos that have scratches, marks and other blemishes. In addition, tones and colours will be adjusted - all free of charge.

3. Superior canvas materials

The prints should be transferred onto quality, water resistant, 100% cotton canvas. The printer should use quality archival pigmented ink and a protective liquid laminate coating. The finish is necessary to shield the canvas from harmful UV rays and to stabilize the colours. A quality print on canvas will last for decades, and can be cleaned using a damp cloth.

4. Outstanding craftsmanship

The canvas should be custom hand stretched on top kiln dried pine frames by a skilled technician. Once the canvas is in place, it should be strung in the back so the material will always remain perfectly in place.

5. Detailed website

Printing services with well-documented websites show that they value their customers. They want to ensure that their clients are well informed before they place their order. This will prevent misunderstandings and disappointments. Their site will include a print on canvas price list, a FAQs page, a simple, secure order form, helpful links, contact information, and much more.

6. Easy ordering form

The order form should be easy to follow and include various convenient payment options. It should also give you the option of uploading several picture files at a time. If a need for assistance would arise, you should be able to email your canvas printing supplier. A reply to your questions and comments should be answered promptly. You should also be able to find a phone number on the website, as well as an address. Customers who live nearby should be able to visit the company's show room to discuss your order in person.

Online payment options should include credit card, PayPal, direct deposit into the vendor's account, money orders and bank cheques.

7. Competitive prices

It does not matter what you order online, always compare prices. Do not only consider the price of your final product, but also the shipping charges. While some photo on canvas retailers may charge less for their products, they will make up the difference by overcharging you on shipping. Product prices should include GST.

By thoroughly comparing various canvas printing companies, you will soon notice which ones are worth pursuing, and which ones you should ignore.

About the Author

For easy to order and great looking canvas prints , why not try ordering online with Digital Print Art. With many years experience in producing canvas art for individuals, businesses and professional photographers, DPA can help turn your photo into inspiring art and deliver to your door.