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Canvas painting or framed print for an Indian home: what each costs at the same size
A canvas painting costs less than a framed print at the same size, and the gap widens as the piece grows: at 12 x 18 inches an unframed canvas is ₹885, a framed canvas ₹1,239 and a framed print ₹1,602, all with GST. Choose canvas for large, soft, painterly pictures; choose a framed print for photographs, certificates and gallery-style walls.
Price at the same size, with GST
These are ArtzFolio Custom rate-card prices for the listed size, including GST. Other sizes are priced by area and the design studio shows the live figure as you type the width and height.
| Size (picture size) | Canvas, unframed (rolled) | Canvas, framed | Framed print | Front sheet on the framed print |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 x 10 in | ₹492 | ₹787 | ₹1,091 | 0.5 mm clear PVC |
| 12 x 12 in | ₹590 | ₹885 | ₹1,244 | 0.5 mm clear PVC |
| 12 x 18 in | ₹885 | ₹1,239 | ₹1,602 | 0.5 mm clear PVC |
| 16 x 20 in | ₹1,180 | ₹1,704 | ₹2,218 | 1 mm clear acrylic |
| 18 x 24 in | ₹1,416 | ₹2,301 | ₹2,835 | 1 mm clear acrylic |
| 20 x 30 in | ₹1,721 | ₹3,196 | ₹3,559 | 1 mm clear acrylic |
| 24 x 24 in | ₹1,652 | ₹3,068 | ₹3,392 | 1 mm clear acrylic |
A framed print is not offered above 20 x 30 and 24 x 24 inches on the rate card, while canvas goes up to 48 x 60 inches (framed ₹20,060). For a wall that needs a very large piece, canvas is the product that scales.
What the frame adds to a canvas
Subtract the unframed price from the framed price and you see what the frame costs: ₹354 at 12 x 18 inches and ₹1,475 at 20 x 30 inches. An unframed canvas ships rolled and needs framing or stretching before it goes on the wall, so the unframed price is only the cheaper route if you already have a framer. The framed canvas arrives ready to hang.
How the two differ in the hand
- Canvas painting: your picture on canvas, printed to order. The surface is soft and slightly textured, with no glass or sheet in front, so there is no glare in a bright room.
- Framed print: your picture printed by us and set in a mitred moulding with a clear front sheet and a backboard of engineered wood. The colour border is printed into the picture, so there is no separate card mat. Six finishes are offered: Black, White, Dark Brown, Natural Brown, Golden and Antique Gold.
The clear sheet on a framed print is 0.5 mm clear PVC on the smaller sizes (up to 12 x 18 and 16 x 16 inches in the rate card) and 1 mm clear acrylic on the larger ones. One sheet is used per frame; it is never stacked.
Which one for which room
| Where it goes | Suggested product | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Living room or bedroom wall | Canvas painting, 20 x 30 inches or larger | A large soft picture reads from across the room and costs less than a framed print of the same size |
| Study, hallway or office | Framed print | Photographs and fine detail suit a clean frame edge |
| Certificates and family photographs | Framed print | A4 and 8.5 x 11 inch sizes are on the rate card, and the colour border is printed in |
| Big statement wall | Framed canvas, 36 x 48 inches | Framed canvas at this size is ₹10,620 with GST |
| Tight budget, own framer | Unframed canvas | From ₹256 at 4 x 6 inches; it ships rolled |
Where to hang it
Keep boards, frames and canvas away from direct moisture, so a bathroom wall or a spot that gets rain splashes is a poor choice. Keep canvas out of prolonged direct sunlight. Dust canvas gently, and wipe a framed print with a soft cloth. Our care guide has the full list.
Ordering either one
Both are made to the exact width and height you enter in the design studio, so an awkward wall does not force a preset size. You design and preview it in our studio before ordering; we print exactly that. Most orders dispatch in 4-7 business days, and transit after dispatch is typically 3-7 working days across India. Everything is made to order, so there are no change-of-mind returns; damaged, defective or wrong items are replaced free when reported within 3 days of delivery.
Questions people ask
Is a canvas painting cheaper than a framed print?
Yes at every listed size. At 12 x 18 inches an unframed canvas is ₹885 and a framed canvas ₹1,239, against ₹1,602 for a framed print. At 20 x 30 inches the figures are ₹1,721, ₹3,196 and ₹3,559, all with GST.
Which is better for a photograph of people?
A framed print suits portraits and detailed photographs, because the picture sits behind a clear sheet in a clean frame. Canvas suits large, painterly or atmospheric pictures.
Can I get either in a custom size?
Yes. Both are made to the width and height in inches that you enter. Sizes between the rate-card sizes are priced by area in the studio.
Can I use my own photo?
Yes. Upload the original file from your phone or camera; the studio warns you if the photo has too few pixels for the size you chose.
Does a framed print come with a separate mat?
No. The colour border is printed into the picture, so the print arrives ready to hang with no card mat.
Related
- Custom photo frame size guide
- How to order a custom size frame
- Care guide
- Materials guide
- Browse the collections
- How ordering works
- FAQ
- Shipping, returns and policies
- Contact form
- What size canvas for your wall: chart by wall width
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