Please allow 14 business days for production plus shipping time.
Backing: All our Prints On Metal come ready to hang (see below).
There are a couple of extra options. on 12x12 and 11x14 they can come with a backing to the print which adds sturdiness but also weight. Add $15.
For larger prints a form of frame on the back add a classy look, but also adds to the cost from $30 upwards depending on size, and also weight.
Standard Backing on Metal Prints |
Care: Surface can be carefully cleaned with windex or even a glue remover using a very soft cloth. Rinse off the cleaner. Do not use liquids or rub any writing on the back, or it may be removed.
Aluminum being a soft metal take care not to bend it or hit the edges.
How archival are MetalPrints?
While photo papers have fantastic image stability, Xenon Light Stability Testing results show that the image stability of MetalPrints is 2 to 4 times the image stability of traditional silver based photo papers.
Images printed with the MetalPrints process will last for generations when displayed indoors and out of direct sunlight. Like any fine art print, MetalPrints should not be exposed to direct sunlight or high outdoor temperatures. MetalPrints have an additional benefit over gicleƩ or photographic processes in that they are waterproof and have an ultra-hard scratch resistant coating. The archival value of a print should be judged not only by its resistance to degradation by U.V. light and ozone exposure, but also to moisture and surface damage. When these factors are brought into the equation, MetalPrints are an excellent way to preserve an image.