Why photographers and galleries choose metal
Of all the photo-print substrates we produce, metal is the one buyers come back for. Color saturation that reads from across a room, a luminous depth you can't get from paper, and a panel that survives normal handling without any framing required. Here's the working frame.
Vivid color, archival lifespan
Dye is infused into the panel's surface coating, not sprayed on top — so colors stay sharp and the surface won't peel, scratch, or fade in normal indoor light for decades.
No frame required
Every print ships with a float-mount block on the back. One screw in the wall, slide it on, done. No hardware to source, no framer to schedule.
Photographer-friendly margins
Bulk pricing for fulfillment programs, gallery editions, and recurring reseller accounts. Drop-ship direct to your client with no invoice in the box.
A few we've produced
How it's made
Your file is color-managed and printed onto a transfer medium, then heat-pressed against a coated aluminum panel at around 400°F. The dye sublimates from the transfer into the panel's polymer coating — gas-phase, no liquid step — and bonds at a molecular level. The image becomes part of the surface, which is why metal prints survive abrasion, moisture, and decades of UV exposure that would destroy a paper print.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Substrate | 0.045" coated aluminum panel (ChromaLuxe-equivalent) |
| Surface options | High-gloss white, satin white, clear (mirror) |
| Standard sizes | 5×7, 8×10, 8×12, 11×14, 12×18, 16×20, 16×24, 18×24, 20×30, 24×36, 30×45 |
| Custom sizes | Available on request — contact for quote |
| Mounting | 3/4" float-mount block included; hangs with one screw |
| Production | 5–7 business days standard; 3–4 days rush |
| Shipping | UPS Ground, continental US only |
| File requirements | PDF / TIFF / JPEG, 300 DPI at print size, CMYK preferred |
Print at scale. Ship to your clients. We stay invisible.
We fulfill metal prints for working photographers, fine-art editions for galleries, and bulk runs for interior-design firms. Tier pricing kicks in at modest volume, every package ships without an invoice, and we can use a custom return address on ongoing reseller accounts so prints arrive looking like they came from your studio.
Frequently asked
What kind of metal are these prints made on?
All of our metal prints are dye-sublimation prints on coated aluminum panels. The image is infused into the surface coating using heat (sublimation), so the artwork becomes part of the panel rather than sitting on top of it. The result is a print with the depth of a backlit transparency, water-resistant, scratch-resistant, and rated to last decades indoors without fading.
What sizes do you print?
Standard sizes run from 5×7 inches up to 30×45 inches. Custom sizes outside that range are available on request — just contact us with your dimensions and we'll quote it.
How do they hang on the wall?
Every metal print ships with a float-mount block bonded to the back, so the print hovers about half an inch off the wall — no separate frame needed. You just put a single screw or nail in the wall, and the print slides over it. Hardware is included.
Do you offer bulk pricing for photographers and resellers?
Yes. Photographers running fulfillment programs, gallery operators selling editions, and interior designers placing recurring orders all qualify for tier pricing. Contact us through the contact form with your projected volume and we'll set up an account-level discount.
How long does production take?
Most metal print orders are produced and shipped within 5–7 business days. Rush production (3–4 business days) is available for an upcharge on the product page.
Can I drop-ship to my client directly?
Yes — every order ships with a packing slip but no invoice, so you can send our prints directly to your customer without revealing the wholesale cost. The return address is generic (Best Quality Printing) by default; we can use a custom return address for ongoing reseller accounts on request.
What file format and resolution should I send?
PDF, TIFF, or high-quality JPEG, sized to the final print dimensions at 300 DPI minimum. Color mode CMYK is preferred but RGB files are accepted (we convert during prepress and flag any out-of-gamut colors before printing).
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