We suggest everyone look at the most common custom print recipes that customers prefer. Even if you decide to get a completely custom art print, you can see what's popular for most applications to get ideas or consider different options as you're shopping. Preset recipes that include the size, medium, and printing techniques.
The largest print available is 10ft x 10ft print, however, you can combine several 10ft x 10ft prints to make a larger print. How big you go depends on how much space you have and your preference for whitespace/picture balance.
There are three main differences between vinyl wallpaper and traditional wallpaper, durability, ease of installation and cost. Vinyl wallpaper is more durable but can be slightly harder to mount (it's heavier than traditional wallpaper) and is more expensive because it's printed on a stronger material.
For custom canvas prints, you can choose between gloss, semi-gloss or matte finishes. The most popular is semi-gloss as it can do best in the widest range of lighting environments. For bright rooms, matte finishes typically do better whereas in lower light rooms gloss does better.
Wallpaper is the original wall-covering made out of sturdy paper, wall wraps are typically made out of a more durable vinyl material, and wall murals are usually painted directly onto the wall. While they all have their virtues, for a long-lasting and versatile wall-coverings wall wraps are seen as the superior choice for custom wall coverings.
Most custom print jobs are considered to be "large format" if they have at least one side over 36 inches (3 feet). Artisan HD can print up to a 10 x 10 feet and for larger prints can create several 10 x 10 prints that can be put together (most popular for wall coverings or extra-large signage of some type).
Whether or not your image can translate into a high-definition print depends on the pixels per square inch (PPI) of the image file and the dots per square inch of the printed image. At least 300 PPI is best, though depending on the size and image that can range between 150 - 300 PPI. DPI must be at least 300 DPI with the best definition achieved with printers that can produce between 300 - 600 DPI.
Vinyl is one of the most popular materials used in custom print jobs. This is because it's versatile (indoor or outdoor), durable (can last many many years), and allows for high-definition printing. For signage, this allows you to get signage that checks all the boxes.
No, Artisan HD has some of the most advanced printers and experienced printing experts to complete any job we're given. Unlike other cheap options that outsource printing overseas or to lesser quality printers, Artisan HD only delivers prints of the highest quality that we produce in-house.
You have many choices in art mediums for custom prints. Acrylic has become a popular choice because it provides many of the advantages of metal prints (can be printed directly to the substrate or face-mounted and is similarly durable) but is more lightweight so it's easier to ship and hang on the wall.