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What is an acrylic print?
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An acrylic print is a photo displayed behind a slim pane of clear acrylic glass, which deepens the colors and gives the image a striking sense of depth. The glossy pane also protects your photo from sunlight and everyday contact. Our acrylic prints have a borderless design with hand-polished edges, so they arrive ready to hang with no frame needed.
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Are acrylic prints the same as glass prints?
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Yes — what most people call a glass print is actually an acrylic print. Acrylic glass looks just like real glass but is lighter, clearer, and shatter-resistant, which makes it safer to ship, hang, and live with. So if you have been searching for photos printed on glass, an acrylic photo print gives you the same glossy, glass-like look without the weight or the risk of breaking.
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How are acrylic photo prints made?
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There are two ways to make an acrylic print – printing the image directly onto the acrylic or face-mounting, where the photo is printed on real photo paper and bonded behind the acrylic pane. Face-mounting is the premium method — it produces richer color and stronger depth. Our acrylic prints are face-mounted behind glossy acrylic glass, and every pane is inspected and hand-polished at the edges.
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Which is better - acrylic or metal prints?
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Acrylic prints give you more shine and depth, while metal prints give you a flatter, more understated modern look. The acrylic pane makes colors glow and adds a 3D-style effect that flatters portraits, weddings, and vivid travel photos. Metal is lighter, with black edges and a silvery tone that suits bold, graphic shots. Many people combine both: acrylic for the showpiece and metal for the supporting photos.
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What is the difference between an acrylic print and a canvas print?
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An acrylic print is glossy, sleek, and vivid. A canvas print is soft, textured, and casual. Acrylic seals your photo behind polished acrylic glass for a sharp, high-shine look that suits modern rooms. Canvas stretches your photo over a wooden frame for a warmer, painterly feel. If you want maximum color and detail, choose acrylic. If you want cozy and traditional, choose canvas.
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Are acrylic prints worth it?
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Acrylic prints are worth it if you want the sharpest, most vivid version of a photo you love. The glossy pane deepens colors and adds a dimension that paper, posters, and canvas cannot match. They cost more than a basic paper print but far less than custom framing — ours start at $9.00 — and they arrive ready to hang with nothing else to buy.
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Do acrylic prints fade in sunlight?
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Acrylic prints resist fading better than most wall art because the acrylic pane blocks much of the UV light that dulls printed colors over time. Our acrylic photo prints are UV resistant, so they keep their color for years in normal room light. Like any print, they last longest on a wall with bright, indirect light rather than direct sun all day.
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Are acrylic prints waterproof? Can I hang one in a bathroom or kitchen?
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Acrylic prints are moisture resistant, which makes them one of the few wall-art formats that hold up in bathrooms and kitchens. The sealed acrylic pane shields the photo from steam, humidity, and splashes far better than paper or canvas can. Just avoid spots with constant direct water contact, and wipe the surface dry now and then to keep it crystal clear.
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How do you hang an acrylic print?
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Acrylic prints hang from a mounting system attached to the back of the panel, so no hardware shows from the front. Add one of our hanging systems to your order, and the hanger stays hidden behind the photo, making the print appear to float against the wall. Mark your spot, level the mount, and secure it to the wall, and the panel slips right on.
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What sizes do acrylic prints come in?
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Our acrylic prints come in sizes from 8x8 inches up to 30x40 inches, in square, rectangle, and panoramic formats. Popular picks include 12x12 for shelves and small walls, 16x20 and 20x30 for a statement above a couch or bed, and 12x36 panoramic for skylines and landscapes. Measure your wall first — acrylic looks best with some breathing room around it.
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What resolution do I need for an acrylic print?
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Aim for about 300 pixels per inch at your chosen print size, though 150 ppi still produces a sharp acrylic print. For a 16x20, that means a photo around 2,400 x 3,000 pixels — well within reach of any modern phone camera. Because the glossy surface shows fine detail, avoid using screenshots and photos saved from social media, as they are compressed and can look soft when enlarged.
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What kinds of photos look best on acrylic?
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Photos with rich color, strong light, and good contrast look best on acrylic — think sunsets, ocean and travel shots, city lights, weddings, and bright portraits. The glossy pane amplifies color and makes light areas glow, so vivid images benefit the most. Darker or muted photos still work, but if one photo already pops on your phone screen, that is your acrylic print.
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How much does an acrylic print cost?
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Acrylic prints typically cost anywhere from about $30 to several hundred dollars depending on size and where you order. Our acrylic photo prints start at $9.00 for an 8x8 because we print in our own US factories and skip the retail markup. Larger statement sizes stay affordable too, and shipping is free on orders over $75.
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How do I clean an acrylic print without scratching it?
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Wipe an acrylic print gently with a soft, dry microfiber cloth, and for smudges use a little mild soap and water on the cloth. Never use paper towels, glass cleaner, or ammonia-based sprays — they can scratch or cloud the acrylic surface. Dab lightly rather than scrubbing, then dry with a second clean microfiber cloth for a streak-free shine.
