PRINT QUALITY & MATERIALS
At PrintOvly.com, we believe that legendary art deserves legendary print quality. Every single print we produce is crafted to the same standards used by leading art galleries and museums worldwide. Here's what makes our prints exceptional:
🗒️ Premium Matte Art Paper
Our art posters are printed on 200 GSM heavyweight matte fine art paper — the same paper weight used in professional photography studios and fine art galleries.
- Weight: 200 GSM (grams per square meter) — thick, rigid, and premium to the touch.
- Finish: Smooth matte surface — eliminates glare so you can admire your art from any angle under any lighting condition.
- Acid-Free: Our paper is pH neutral and acid-free, which means it will not yellow or deteriorate over time.
- Bright White Base: A bright white paper base ensures accurate, vibrant color reproduction of every painting's original hues.
🎨 Archival Fade-Resistant Inks
We use archival-grade, fade-resistant pigment inks — not standard dye-based inks.
- Longevity: Our prints are rated to last 70+ years without significant fading when displayed behind UV-protective glass or kept out of direct sunlight.
- Color Accuracy: Pigment inks deliver a wider color gamut, ensuring every shade — from the deep blues of Van Gogh's Starry Night to the soft greens of Monet's Water Lilies — is reproduced with breathtaking accuracy.
- Water Resistant: Pigment inks are far more resistant to moisture and humidity than standard inkjet inks.
🖼️ Gallery-Wrap Canvas (Canvas Prints)
Our canvas prints are produced on artist-grade, poly-cotton blend canvas:
- Canvas Weight: Heavyweight 380 GSM canvas with a natural, textured surface that adds authentic brushstroke depth to the artwork.
- Stretcher Bars: Each canvas is hand-stretched over solid kiln-dried pine wood stretcher bars — the same wood used in professional artist studios.
- Gallery Wrap: The image wraps around the sides of the frame (1.5-inch depth), so the artwork looks complete from every angle — no frame needed.
- UV Coating: A protective UV-resistant coating is applied to the canvas surface to protect against fading and light damage.
🔬 Ultra-High Resolution Printing
Every artwork in our collection has been sourced from the highest-resolution museum-grade reference images available, then professionally restored and color-corrected by our art team.
- Print Resolution: All prints are produced at 300 DPI (dots per inch) — the gold standard for professional printing. This means even the largest print sizes (24×36 in) are sharply detailed up close.
- No Pixelation: We never upscale low-quality images. Every artwork in our catalog has been verified for resolution quality before being listed.
PrintOvly vs. Generic Posters
| Feature | PrintOvly | Generic Store Poster |
|---|---|---|
| Paper Weight | 200 GSM heavyweight | 80–100 GSM thin |
| Ink Type | Archival Pigment Inks | Standard Dye Inks |
| Fade Resistance | 70+ Years | 2–5 Years |
| Surface | Anti-glare matte | Shiny / reflective |
| Acid-Free | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Print Resolution | 300 DPI | 72–150 DPI |
| Custom Made-to-Order | ✅ Every print | ❌ Mass produced |
🧹 Care & Display Tips
- 🌤️ Avoid direct sunlight: Display your print away from windows with direct sun exposure for maximum longevity. Use UV-protective glass if framing near a window.
- 💧 Keep away from moisture: Avoid hanging prints in high-humidity areas like bathrooms or directly above kitchen sinks.
- 🧼 Cleaning: If your print needs cleaning, gently use a soft, dry microfiber cloth. Never use water or chemical cleaners on the print surface.
- 📦 Storage: If you need to store your print, keep it rolled inside the original tube in a cool, dry place.
Have a question about our materials? We'd love to help! Email us at support@printovly.com and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.