An honest, side-by-side comparison of two popular photo display options — so you can choose the format that truly does your images justice.
Metal prints outperform canvas in durability, color vibrancy, and longevity. While canvas offers a classic textured look, metal prints produced through advanced metal printing are waterproof, fade-resistant, and retain vivid detail for generations — making them the superior choice for photos that matter.
Canvas prints have been a go-to option for decades — affordable, widely available, and familiar. But as printing technology has evolved, metal prints have emerged as a premium alternative that delivers sharper detail, richer colors, and dramatically longer lifespans.
At Bolot Studio, we use a advanced metal printing process that infuses your image directly into a metal surface. The result is a vivid, waterproof print that needs no frame, no glass, and no special care. Below, we break down exactly how metal and canvas compare across every factor that matters.
See how metal photo prints stack up against traditional canvas across 10 key categories.
| Feature | Bolot Metal Prints | Canvas Prints |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Premium metal with advanced metal printing ink infusion | Inkjet-printed fabric stretched over a wooden frame |
| Durability | generations of durability; waterproof and fade-resistant surface | 5–15 years before noticeable fading or sagging |
| Customization | Upload any photo; 3 sizes, matte or glossy finish | Custom photos widely available; many sizes |
| Print Quality | Ultra-sharp detail with vivid, light-emitting colors | Soft, muted tones with visible fabric texture |
| Water Resistance | Fully waterproof — ideal for kitchens and bathrooms | Not waterproof; moisture causes warping and mold |
| UV Resistance | Advanced metal printing colours stay vivid for decades — no fading | Canvas fades significantly under direct or indirect sunlight |
| Weight | Lightweight metal (easy one-person hang) | Light to moderate depending on frame size |
| Mounting | Built-in magnetic mounting — no nails, no damage | Wire or sawtooth hardware; may need wall anchors |
| Price Range | From €14 (small) to €37 (large) — free EU shipping | €15–€80+ depending on size and vendor |
| Best For | Vibrant photos, modern interiors, lasting memories | Textured art reproductions, budget decor |
Four reasons photographers and design lovers are switching from canvas to metal.
Advanced metal printing bonds ink at a molecular level into the metal, producing luminous colors with a depth and contrast that canvas simply cannot match.
No glass to clean, no frame to dust, no fabric to sag. A quick wipe with a damp cloth is all your metal print ever needs.
Our proprietary mount attaches in seconds — no nails, no drilling. Swap and reposition your prints whenever inspiration strikes.
Metal is waterproof and immune to humidity. While canvas deteriorates in years, a Bolot print looks as vivid for decades to come.
Answers to the most common questions about metal and canvas photo prints.
Upload your photo and preview it on premium metal — sharper, brighter, and built to last a lifetime.