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Canvas vs framed print vs poster: a 30 second comparison
Canvas vs framed print vs poster: a canvas is woven fabric on pine stretcher bars, a framed print is paper behind glass or plastic in a frame, and a poster is paper, typically 150 to 200 gsm, with neither. A 24 x 32 in canvas weighs about 1.5 to 2 kg; framed, 3 to 4 kg or more.
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Full text of the video, with the source of each claim in square brackets
- Three ways to put a print on a wall: canvas, framed print or poster [CV].
- Canvas is woven fabric over pine stretcher bars, with no glazing, so a dent or scuff is permanent. Gallery wrap bars are 1.5 in (3.8 cm) deep and museum wrap is 5/8 in (1.6 cm) (bar depth figure from Fine Art America) [CV, FAA, FAB].
- A framed print is paper behind glass or plastic glazing, in a frame. The glazing protects the print from dust and contact. Art prints are typically 200 to 300 gsm [CV, FAB].
- A poster is paper, typically 150 to 200 gsm, with no glazing and no frame. Avoid touching it with bare fingers. It stays flat to the wall [CV, WP].
- For a 24 x 32 in piece, Fab-Art gives about 1.5 to 2 kg for a canvas and about 3 to 4 kg or more for a framed equivalent with a wooden frame and acrylic glazing [CV, FAB].
- Every source here is a seller or print shop. The numbers are company specifications, not tests, and they vary by company. ArtzFolio lists framed or rolled canvas and printed framed art, and does not list posters [CV].
Key facts
| Fact | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Canvas | Woven fabric over pine stretcher bars; no glazing | CV, FAA |
| Framed print | Paper behind glass or plastic glazing, in a frame | CV, FAB |
| Poster | Paper, typically 150 to 200 gsm; no glazing or frame | CV, WP |
| 24 x 32 in canvas | About 1.5 to 2 kg (Fab-Art) | CV, FAB |
| Framed equivalent | About 3 to 4 kg or more, wooden frame with acrylic glazing (Fab-Art) | CV, FAB |
| ArtzFolio | Lists canvas and framed art; does not list posters | CV |
Questions
What is the difference between a canvas and a framed print?
A canvas is woven fabric over pine stretcher bars with no glazing. A framed print is paper behind glass or plastic glazing in a frame, which protects it from dust and contact.
Is a framed print heavier than a canvas?
Fab-Art gives about 1.5 to 2 kg for a 24 x 32 inch canvas and about 3 to 4 kg or more for a framed equivalent with a wooden frame and acrylic glazing. These are seller figures.
Does ArtzFolio sell posters?
No. ArtzFolio lists framed or rolled canvas and printed framed art, and does not list posters.
Sources
- [CV] ArtzFolio Studio: canvas, framed print or poster (guide with all sources)
- [FAA] Fine Art America blog: canvas versus framed prints (print seller)
- [WP] Wallpapers.com blog: poster versus canvas versus framed print (print seller)
- [FAB] Fab-Art blog: canvas, art print, poster and framed print (seller guide)
As of: Rate card as of 2026-11-10; page data as of 2026-11-13. Video published 2026-11-13. The video states only the facts in the transcript above; figures from other sites are paraphrased and each page was read on the date shown in the guide it links to. Always confirm the live price in the studio before ordering.