Photo mount, acrylic or canvas?
All three are your own photo, made in Nairobi and ready to hang. They differ in what they are made of, how they look on the wall and the price. Here is how to choose.
Side by side
| Type | Made of | Look | Good for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photo mounts | Your photo on a rigid 9mm MDF board | Clean, simple and substantial; a classic look | Family portraits, wedding photos, graduation portraits, gifts and everyday decor | From KES 300 |
| Acrylic prints | Your photo with a high-gloss, glass-like acrylic surface | Vivid colour and a floating look on the wall | Statement photos, modern rooms, office walls and branding | From KES 400 |
| Canvas prints | Your photo printed on canvas | A soft, textured finish with no glass | Living rooms, bedrooms and offices | Priced on request |
| Photo frames | A frame for your photo or print | A finished, framed look | Photos and prints you already have | Priced on request |
Photo mounts
- Made of
- Your photo on a rigid 9mm MDF board
- Look
- Clean, simple and substantial; a classic look
- Styles
- Standard, round edge (gold, white, black or silver), framed, floated
- Good for
- Family portraits, wedding photos, graduation portraits, gifts and everyday decor
- Price
- From KES 300
Acrylic prints
- Made of
- Your photo with a high-gloss, glass-like acrylic surface
- Look
- Vivid colour and a floating look on the wall
- Styles
- Shadow mounted, framed, floated, double stacked
- Good for
- Statement photos, modern rooms, office walls and branding
- Price
- From KES 400
Canvas prints
- Made of
- Your photo printed on canvas
- Look
- A soft, textured finish with no glass
- Styles
- See the canvas page for the styles currently priced
- Good for
- Living rooms, bedrooms and offices
- Price
- Priced on request
Questions
What is the difference between canvas, acrylic and a photo mount?
Canvas has a soft, textured finish and no glass. Acrylic has a high-gloss, glass-like surface and a floating look. A photo mount is your print on a rigid 9mm MDF board with a classic look. All three are ready to hang.
Which is cheapest?
Photo mounts start from KES 300. Acrylic starts from KES 400 and canvas is priced on request. The price depends on the size and style; the price guide lists every one.
Which is best for a graduation portrait?
A photo mount suits graduation portraits well: your photo on a rigid 9mm MDF board, ready to hang. Choose a round edge or a framed mount for a more formal look.
Which is best for an office?
Acrylic is popular for office walls and branding, and canvas suits offices too. Message us the sizes and how many you need, and we will send a quote.
Can a photo be mounted and framed together?
Yes. A framed photo mount is a photo on a rigid MDF mount finished with a frame, without glass.
Can I see it on my wall before I order?
Yes. Our design tool shows your own photo at the size and style you choose, on a wall.
Still not sure?
Try your photo on a wall, or tell us where it will hang and we will suggest one.