How heavy are metal prints?

Here is a list of weights – these weights include an 1.25″ frame to edge. 16″ x 20″ – 3lbs. 24″ x 36″ – 6lbs. 30″ x 45″ – 8lbs. 36″ x 72″ – 14lbs. 48″ x 96″ – 23lbs.

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Can I hang my prints outdoors? Will they fade?

Yes, you can hang your prints outdoors but being in a shaded area will reduce fading. If your print is in direct sunlight for more than two hours per day you will eventually see some fading / loss of luster in the colors. We offer an 3 year outdoor finish for an added 20%. Contact…

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How durable are metal prints? How do I clean them?

Metal prints are absolutely the most durable and longest-lasting photo medium available. When canvas and photo paper start to fade, crack, and crumble your metal print will look just as stunning as the day you bought it. Cleaning is easy. We recommend using isopropyl alcohol (that’s what we use in the shop for “pandemic-level-clean”) and…

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Why metal?

Traditional photo processors print liquid ink dots onto a substrate, usually paper, resulting in a loss of resolution. The dye sublimation on aluminum process, however, achieves a pure transfer of the original image by using heat and pressure to transform inks into a gaseous state and meld them into the substrate. We don’t print your…

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Why Vivid Metal Prints?

Vivid Metal Prints pioneered the dye-sublimation on aluminum process in 2003. We remain focused and dedicated to this method as we believe it is the ultimate translation of an artist’s vision. Professional photographers, businesses and consumers across the country trust VMP because of our outstanding product quality and customer service. You can learn more about…

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