Wall Art

Choose stretched canvas, acrylic wall prints or freestanding acrylic blocks, with material-specific sizes and artwork preparation.

Choose wall art around the room

Wall art gives photographs, illustrations and business graphics a defined place in an interior. Canvas printing suits a framed-depth presentation, acrylic prints offer a smooth panel format and acrylic blocks provide a smaller freestanding display. Start by deciding whether the image will hang on a wall or sit on a desk, shelf or counter. That distinction narrows the material choice before you compare sizes.

The range can be used for personal photographs, reception artwork and office interiors. Blue First is based in Kent and accepts orders online for UK delivery. Choose the material first on the wall art product page, since the available dimensions and finishing options change with the selected format. Do not assume every size shown belongs to every material.

Compare canvas, acrylic prints and blocks

Canvas is stretched over a 38mm wooden frame and is described as ready to hang, with a free hanger included. Its depth makes the treatment of the edges part of the overall image. Consider how the piece will be viewed from the side as well as directly in front, particularly if it sits near a doorway or along a corridor.

Acrylic prints use 5mm acrylic glass with polished edges and standoffs. Acrylic blocks are 20mm thick and freestanding, so they do not require wall installation. These are different display formats, not simply alternative finishes for the same frame. Choose the acrylic print for a wall-mounted panel or the block when you need a compact piece for a flat surface.

Select the size and canvas edge

Canvas sizes are listed in inches, including square and rectangular formats such as 16 x 16 inches, 20 x 20 inches and 30 x 20 inches. Acrylic prints use A4 to A0 sizes, while acrylic blocks list A6, A5 and 15 x 15cm. Measure the available space and compare the image proportions before choosing a size, especially if the original photograph is a different shape.

Canvas options include Mirrored Edge, Stretched Edge and White Edge. With a stretched edge, the artwork needs an allowance to wrap around the frame. Mirrored and white edge artwork is printed to size under the confirmed fit rules. Check which treatment best preserves faces, text and other important details rather than choosing on the front view alone. Acrylic formats do not use canvas edge options.

Prepare the image for its final format

For stretched-edge canvas, allow 38mm wrap on each side; the fit rules also accept 50mm. Keep essential details within the front face so they do not disappear around the frame. Mirrored-edge and white-edge canvas files are prepared at the selected printed size instead. Confirm the edge option before exporting, because changing it can change the required document setup.

Use a clear original image and inspect it at the intended output size. Cropping a photograph to a square or panoramic format can remove more of the image than expected. Check the composition before uploading, particularly faces near the sides and lettering near the bottom. A print-ready PDF is preferred, and the Artwork Checker can support file preparation alongside the product-specific guidance.

Plan hanging, production and ordering

Canvas includes a hanger, but suitable wall fixings still depend on the wall and the weight of the selected piece. Acrylic prints use standoffs, while acrylic blocks need a suitable flat display surface instead of wall fixing. If installation details matter to your order, ask for confirmation before purchase rather than assuming every format uses the same mounting method.

The confirmed wall art turnaround is 4 Day; check the current product page for the selected specification and delivery arrangement. Upload artwork before adding the item to the basket, then review the checkout artwork fit preview. Approve it or ask Blue First to check it before production. For repeat purchases, use your saved order details as a reference and recheck the material, size, edge and artwork revision.

Wall Art FAQs

What types of wall art can I order?

The wall art product offers Canvas, Acrylic Print and Acrylic Block formats. Canvas uses a 38mm wooden frame, acrylic prints are wall panels with standoffs and acrylic blocks are freestanding. Select the material first because each format has its own size list and finishing options.

How deep is the canvas frame?

Canvas prints are stretched over a 38mm wooden frame. This depth makes the edge treatment visible from the side, so consider how the artwork will continue around the frame. Check the chosen edge option before preparing the file, especially when important details sit near the image boundary.

Are canvas prints supplied ready to hang?

Canvas prints are described as ready to hang, with a free hanger included. The appropriate wall fixing still depends on the wall surface and the selected piece, so do not assume the hanger alone covers every installation. Confirm any mounting details you need before ordering.

What canvas sizes are available?

Canvas uses an inch-based size list with square and rectangular options, including 16 x 16 inches, 20 x 20 inches and 30 x 20 inches. The product page shows the current full list. Select Canvas first rather than choosing an A-series size intended for an acrylic print.

Can I choose a square canvas print?

Square canvas sizes are listed, including 16 x 16 inches, 20 x 20 inches and 30 x 30 inches. Check the currently available options on the product page. A rectangular photograph may need cropping to fit, so review what happens to faces and other details before ordering.

Are wide canvas formats listed?

Wide rectangular canvas formats are listed, including 20 x 48 inches and 24 x 48 inches. Check the selected material’s current size list before designing. A panoramic crop can remove substantial image area, so confirm that the original photograph supports the intended proportions and edge treatment.

Which edge finishes can I select for canvas?

Canvas lists Mirrored Edge, Stretched Edge and White Edge options. The choice affects how the sides are treated and how the artwork should be prepared. Confirm the selected option before exporting the file, since stretched-edge canvas needs wrap allowance while mirrored and white edge files are printed to size.

How is stretched-edge canvas artwork prepared?

Stretched-edge canvas artwork needs a 38mm wrap allowance on each side; the fit rules also accept 50mm. Keep faces, lettering and other essential details within the front face. The extra image area wraps around the wooden frame and should not contain information that must remain visible from the front.

Do mirrored-edge canvas files need the same wrap allowance?

Mirrored-edge canvas files are printed to size under the confirmed artwork fit rules, rather than requiring the stretched-edge wrap allowance. Select the edge option before preparing the document. Check the artwork preview carefully so the front composition matches the chosen size and no important details are unintentionally cropped.

How should I prepare a white-edge canvas file?

White-edge canvas artwork is prepared at the selected printed size under the confirmed fit rules. It does not use the stretched-edge wrap allowance. Check the front composition and selected dimensions before exporting, then review the artwork fit preview to confirm that the image is positioned as intended.

Can faces near the edge of a photo wrap around a canvas?

Faces near the edge can move onto the sides if the stretched-edge composition uses that part of the image for the wrap. Keep essential features within the front face and allow the required extra artwork around it. Consider another edge treatment if the original photograph has little spare image area.

What thickness are the acrylic wall prints?

Acrylic wall prints are listed as 5mm acrylic glass with polished edges and standoffs. They are a panel format rather than a stretched canvas. Check the current product specification and mounting details if installation requirements are important, and do not apply canvas wrap or edge options to acrylic artwork.

Which sizes are listed for acrylic wall prints?

Acrylic wall prints list A4, A3, A2, A1 and A0 sizes. These range from 210 x 297mm for A4 to 841 x 1189mm for A0. Select Acrylic Print before choosing the size, since the canvas and acrylic block options use different size lists.

What are acrylic print standoffs for?

Standoffs are the mounting components listed with the acrylic wall print format. Check the supplied installation details and the requirements of your wall before fitting. The records confirm the panel format and standoffs, but not a universal wall-fixing method suitable for every surface or location.

How thick are freestanding acrylic blocks?

Acrylic blocks are listed as 20mm thick and freestanding, with no wall installation needed. They provide a different presentation from the 5mm acrylic wall prints. Choose a suitable flat display surface and check the available block sizes rather than using the wall-panel dimensions for your artwork.

What sizes can I choose for an acrylic block?

Acrylic blocks list A6 at 105 x 148mm, A5 at 148 x 210mm and a 15 x 15cm square option. These are separate from the larger acrylic wall print sizes. Check your image crop against the selected shape before preparing the final file.

Do acrylic formats have canvas-style edge options?

Acrylic prints and blocks do not use the canvas edge options. Mirrored Edge, Stretched Edge and White Edge belong to canvas configuration. Select the material first so the size and finishing choices reflect the intended format, then prepare artwork against that specific selection.

Can wall art be specified for an outdoor location?

Outdoor suitability is not confirmed for these wall art formats in the supplied records. Ask Blue First before specifying canvas, acrylic prints or acrylic blocks for an exposed or damp location. Provide the conditions and intended use rather than assuming that the material name establishes weather resistance.

What production time is confirmed for wall art?

The confirmed wall art turnaround is 4 Day. Check the current product page for the selected material, size and options before planning around a required date. Do not assume the next working day service available on some other products applies to canvas or acrylic wall art.

Can I reorder the same canvas or acrylic design?

A free account provides order history, saved artwork and reorders, which can help when repeating a canvas or acrylic design. Recheck the current material, size, edge option and file revision before completing the new order. An earlier purchase should be a reference, not a substitute for reviewing the specification.