Printing & framing
Print quality, framing, mounting, glazing and materials. 28 articles
About dry mounting
Dry mounting bonds a print to a rigid substrate using archival adhesive. It gives a clean, frameless gallery look — the artwork is the focal…
About mount boards on framed prints (colours and sizing)
A mount board is the surround that sits between your print and the frame. In the drop flow you choose whether to add one, what colour it is,…
All mouldings available on Artful Gallery
Artful Gallery offers 22+ moulding options for Standard frames, with a smaller subset available on Box, Floating, and Tray frame types.
Archival reversible mounting for framing
For valuable or rare artwork that goes into a frame, theprintspace offers fully reversible museum-quality mounting techniques. Unlike dry mo…
Are there any upfront or monthly fees to sell prints?
No. There are no upfront fees and no monthly subscription required to create print products and sell them through creativehub. You can set u…
Are your framing and mounting materials archival and acid-free?
Yes — theprintspace uses archival, acid-free materials for both framing and mounting.
Can I get a refund or reprint if I'm not happy?
If your order doesn't reach you in the condition you would expect — free from any defects and accurate to your file as per our colour-manage…
Delivery options for prints, mounts, and frames
Delivery method depends on order type, size, and destination. theprintspace ships from the UK, Germany, and US facilities.
Frame types available on Artful Gallery
Artful Gallery offers four frame types. Each gives the print a different presentation, and each has its own subset of available mouldings, g…
Giclée vs C-Type prints — which to choose
theprintspace prints with two professional processes: Giclée (inkjet) and C-Type (chromogenic). Both are gallery-grade.
Glass options for AG framed prints
When you add a bespoke frame on Artful Gallery, the Frame Options card lets you choose the glazing. Glass is available on Standard and Box f…
How are prints packaged to prevent damage?
Orders are well packed to avoid damage. We have two decades of experience of dispatching packages worldwide. This is how your orders are pac…
How do you compare to other print labs?
We'd rather let theprintspace's own strengths speak for themselves than rank other labs. Here's what you get:
How long will my print last
theprintspace's fine-art Giclée and C-Type prints are rated archival quality of 80+ years under standard gallery conditions.
How should I store or handle my prints?
Looked after well, fine-art prints last a very long time — so a little care goes a long way. The main enemies are light, heat, humidity, air…
How the hanging environment affects mounted art
Mounted artwork lasts longest when the hanging environment is controlled. The two biggest enemies are direct sunlight and high humidity.
How to add borders to an Artful Gallery print
The Borders card lets you add a white border inside your print before the paper edge. It comes after the Print Size card in the step-by-step…
How to add dry mounting on Artful Gallery
The Mounting card on Artful Gallery fixes your print to a rigid substrate ("Fine Art Mounting uses an archival glue to fix your print to a s…
How to add framing to an Artful Gallery print
Adding framing to an Artful Gallery print is a multi-step decision tree: how it's presented, frame type, moulding, then glass / window mount…
How to contact customer service
For order issues, complaints, or questions the help assistant can't answer, contact theprintspace customer service directly.
How to reorder a previous Artful Gallery print
If you've ordered a print before and want another copy — same paper, size, and framing — you can re-apply a previous order's configuration a…
How to set borders on prints
The Borders step decides whether your prints carry a printed white border around the artwork. Borders give you room for framing, signing, an…
Pre-made frames for dropship orders
Pre-made frames are the standard framing option for dropship and Artful Gallery orders. They ship faster than bespoke frames and are priced …
What is acrylic / face-mounting?
What's often called 'acrylic' or 'face-mounting' is offered as Acrylic Reverse mounting. Your print is bonded to the back of a sheet of clea…
What's a healthy profit margin I should aim for on my prints?
There's no single 'correct' margin — the right number depends on your audience, your work, and how you position yourself. But here's how to …
What's the best way to export my files from Procreate for printing?
I don't have specific guidance on exporting from Procreate in the help centre — that's a Procreate-specific question. However, I can tell yo…
What's the difference between a fine-art print and a standard poster?
The difference comes down to process, materials and longevity — and it's significant.
Why does my finished print look darker than my screen?
This is a common issue when prints don't match your screen preview. Here are the main causes and how to fix them: