Nations Photo Lab's professionally manufactured Metal Prints are created by infusing specially formulated dyes onto paper, then using heat to infuse the ink into gas onto the surface of aluminum sheets, making them scratch resistant and waterproof. Your images become vibrant works of art with ultra high definition colors and a unique luminescence appearance. We have made displaying your Metal Prints easy with our many selections, including shadow standout mount hanging solutions for a floating effect and metal easel-backed stands for a tabletop option.
If you’re looking for a photo option that is certain to turn heads, you can’t go wrong with our metal photo prints. Vibrant and durable—and available with a range of printed decorative border options—metal photo prints need no frame, giving your photos a sleek and sophisticated profile whether they’re hung on the wall or placed on an end table.
Metal photo printing is a unique and attractive way to display your favorite images. Equally well-suited for portraits, landscapes and abstract images, metal prints allow your photo’s vibrant colors to truly stand out. And you can choose the shape that best suits your image: clean lines and sharp corners to compliment your picture of the New York skyline, or soft curves and decorative edges to flatter the cuddly blanket and beautiful chubby cheeks in your grandbaby’s portrait.
“Metal Print” has become common vernacular in the print industry, but it basically means an image or photo printed on metal. The metal used is typically an aluminum alloy and a special printing process is used to transfer an image onto metal.
Compared to canvas or photo prints, metal art prints have several unique qualities and advantages. The most popular application for a metal print is in a business or medical office setting but they are becoming more and more popular for homes. Here are some of the reasons people choose a metal print over canvas or paper:
Metal art prints can be covered in a scratch-resistant and fade-resistant coating so prints are protected from everyday wear and tear.
The natural sheen of the aluminum surface allows inks to appear more luminous, creating a striking visual impact. The reflective properties of the metal enhance the colors, making them appear more vibrant and saturated.
Because metal prints use the dye sublimation process that fuses the color directly to the metal, intricate details come through with remarkable precision in ways other mediums may struggle to reproduce.
Metal prints add a contemporary look and feel to any piece of art or space. The unique reflectiveness of the aluminum and lack of a clunky frame make metal prints a modern addition to any room.
Compared to prints of comparable sizes in frames, metal prints weigh less and are easier to lift, handle and hang. Most metal prints come with some type of attachment to make them easier to hang.
Metal prints can be wiped down with common household disinfectants and cleaners and a soft cloth.
At Artisan, we have two types of metal prints- Dibond and ChromaLuxe.
For a more detailed explanation of what metal prints are and how you can print photos on metal, read “The Ulitmate Guide to Printing On Metal”.