For canvas prints to be properly displayed, a custom frame is needed. Different canvas printing companies use a variety of materials to build these frames. Since frames are the backbone of a canvas print, each frame must be made with the highest-quality materials.

Pine board is used in the majority of custom in-house frame shops. Pine has a more natural look and is one solid piece of wood, rather than compressed particles. CanvasPrints.com uses kiln-cured pine in our custom in-house frame shop.

Common Pine Boards:

• Pine Common Board
• Radiata Pine Board

Advantages of Pine Board:

• Appearance is more natural.
• Lighter-weight.
• Strong and durable. 
  
• Resistant to warping.

Disadvantages of Pine Board:

• More expensive

MDF stands for medium-density fibreboard. This material is an engineered wood product that uses high temperatures and pressure to combine wood particles, wax, and resin. 

• Radius Edge MDF
• Raw MDF
  

Advantages of MDF Board:

• Easy to paint for desired carpentry needs.
  
• Makes for stellar DIY shelving and furniture.
  
• Perfect for moulding in farmhouse and modern styled interior designs.
  
• A latex, or oil-based paint, that is construction grade is generally recommended.
  
• Common Size: 1-in x 2-in x 8-ft.
  

Disadvantages of MDF Board:

• Heavier than particleboard.
  
• Less durable than pine

When shopping for a canvas print, it is wise to inquire about the company's frame building process. The materials and construction of a canvas frame in a custom in-house frame shop determine if the canvas print will carry on your photographed memory for a few years or a lifetime.