![]() Thus, for the best viewing experience and maximum durability, you should have your photo printed as a fine art matte print, and then protect it behind low iron glass. Inherently due to the lack of a coating, fine art matte prints are also very delicate. A good example of this would be framed pieces you’d hang on your wall. This makes fine art matte prints ideal for prints that aren’t handled. Matte prints with no finish offer the best viewing experience because they don’t reflect specular highlights back at the viewer. Fine Art Matte Prints – Not Reflective & Smooth This means metal prints will be the lest desirable option to look at from certain angles because of their reflectivity. Metal prints might seem like an eye-catching option, but in reality, reflect the most light back at the viewer than any other option. A good example of this would be prints intended for a folio box or album. Reflectivity – Matte Prints vs Luster Prints vs Gloss Prints Luster Prints – Semi-Gloss Sheen With Light Textureįor durability and the least impact on viewing experience, I find luster to be the best finish for photo paper prints that are handled. That said, of these three choices, the most durable offers the least desirable viewing experience while the most delicate is what everything else is compared to. These prints also have no moisture resistance since they have no protective coating that’s applied to them like the luster prints. ![]() The least durable prints are the fine art matte prints which can become damaged or scuffed just from lightly touching the surface. That said these are still paper prints, and I’d not recommend hanging these in high humidity areas like bathrooms. These photo paper prints have a protective coating that’s applied to them that makes them both touch and moisture resistant. The second most durable prints are luster prints. Luster Prints – Touch & Moisture Resistant They are the only print option that you can also clean using a micro fiber cloth and most household cleaners. These prints are very tough and can be displayed in bathrooms, kitchen’s, or even outside. Metal prints are the most durable against touch and moisture damage. Metal Prints – Most Durable & Even Cleanable
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