Print Materials

Print Quality

Every SmallTown.Pics print is professionally produced using archival materials. Four distinct options, each with its own look and feel.

Fine Art Paper

Most popular

Produced on heavyweight archival paper with a smooth matte or lustre finish. Colors are rich and accurate with exceptional shadow detail. Paper prints suit virtually any subject and room, and are the only material available with frame add-ons.

Best for

Portraits, landscapes, historic buildings, Main Streets — any subject where you plan to frame the print.

Paper weight240-300 gsm archival paper
FinishMatte or lustre (varies by size)
ColorWide-gamut archival pigment inks
FrameableYes — frame add-on available after purchase
LongevityRated 75+ years under normal display conditions

Canvas

Gallery style

Produced on artist-grade poly-cotton canvas and gallery-wrapped around a solid wood stretcher frame. The image wraps around the sides, eliminating the need for a frame. Canvas adds warmth and a painterly quality to photographs.

Best for

Rural landscapes, barns, fields, churches, and subjects that benefit from a traditional gallery-art feel.

Canvas typeArtist-grade poly-cotton blend
StretcherSolid pine, 1.5 inch gallery depth
WrapGallery wrap — image continues around all four edges
FrameableNo frame needed — ready to hang
LongevityRated 75+ years under normal display conditions

Acrylic

Premium luminosity

Face-mounted to quarter-inch optical-grade acrylic. The result is a luminous, museum-quality piece with remarkable color depth and a glossy surface. Acrylic prints float off the wall on brushed metal standoffs.

Best for

Any photograph — acrylic clarity enhances every subject. Especially striking for images with rich color, water, sky, or strong light.

Acrylic thickness1/4 inch optical-grade acrylic
MountingBrushed aluminum standoffs — floats 1 inch from wall
SurfaceGlossy face-mount, black foam backing
FrameableNo frame — standoff mounting included
LongevityRated 100+ years under normal display conditions

Metal

Bold and vivid

Dyes are infused directly into the surface of coated aluminum. The result is exceptional color saturation, vivid contrast, and a semi-gloss finish. Metal prints are extremely durable, waterproof, and scratch-resistant.

Best for

High-contrast subjects, bold colors, architecture, and any image where you want maximum visual impact.

MaterialCoated aluminum sheet
ProcessDye sublimation — dyes infused into the surface
SurfaceSemi-gloss finish
MountingIncluded hanging hardware — flush or float mount
LongevityRated 100+ years — waterproof and scratch-resistant
Not sure which material is right?

Contact us and we will help you choose the right material for your photograph, room, and budget.

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