Metal Prints: Aluminyze: I did a search on this subject and most of the threads are 2017 or older. I have a stitched 20x40" landscape that I think will translate very well to high...

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Metal Prints: Aluminyze

Mar 8, 2020 13:25:52 #

DBaltzer Loc: Scottsdale, Arizona

I did a search on this subject and most of the threads are 2017 or older. I have a stitched 20x40" landscape that I think will translate very well to high gloss metal. Aluminyze offers this size and finish as one of their standards (Costco does not). It's a bit pricey but given where I'm going to place it (over the fireplace in the living room) I'm okay with a $225+ tab. The reviews from 4 or 5 years ago were overall positive about the quality from Aluminyze, but things change. Does anyone have recent experience with them or is there another vendor I should check out before placing the order?

Mar 8, 2020 13:35:12 #

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

We had very good luck with Shutterfly. We put it out there in the shopping cart and wait for a special. They can be ordered ready to hang and they are! We've also done several travel books up to seventy pages through them.

https://www.shutterfly.com/home-decor/metal-prints

Mar 9, 2020 05:32:43 #

gunflint Loc: Rocky Mountain High, Colorado

I have used Aluminyze for about 5 years, probably 25-30 prints of various sizes. I have never had a problem with their quality. One had a small scratch on it and they replaced it. They will even do custom sizes for a fee.

I recommend them...

Mar 9, 2020 08:35:01 #

alberio Loc: Casa Grande AZ

DBaltzer wrote:

I did a search on this subject and most of the thr... (show quote)

Bay Photo is my choice

Mar 9, 2020 08:43:34 #

geezer76 Loc: Prineville, Oregon

DBaltzer wrote:

I did a search on this subject and most of the thr... (show quote)

HD Aluminum in Vancouver, WA also produces a great product. I have four images hanging in my house presently and they produce ready to hang products in various finishes and frames. Also (at an additional charge of $10) they send a 5 x 7 for final approval prior to producing the finished product so you have a chance to see the finish selected prior to producing/sending the final product.

Mar 9, 2020 08:57:45 #

russjc001 Loc: South Carolina

Check out Metalmouth. They are a small outfit but their process is the best available.

https://metalmouthprints.com/products

Mar 9, 2020 09:26:34 #

bleirer

I got some metal from bay photo. Great quality and choices including how much to round the corners(can be quite sharp I found) and mounting choices.

https://www.bayphoto.com/wall-displays/metalprints/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlJS7i7-N6AIV1R6tBh3etAoXEAAYASAAEgIW8fD_BwE

Mar 9, 2020 10:48:39 #

sprucemesa Loc: Dallas, Texas

Give fullcolor.com a look. I have used them here in Dallas for my metal prints and quality and service is super.

Ken

Mar 9, 2020 11:04:16 #

stmaestro Loc: MA

DBaltzer wrote:

I did a search on this subject and most of the thr... (show quote)

EZ Prints has done some very good metal prints for me.

Mar 9, 2020 11:05:29 #

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

Another vote for Bay. If you calibrate your monitor and have a calibrated workflow (including soft proofing), you can generally save a substantial amount by omitting their color correction service

Mar 9, 2020 11:30:26 #

bleirer

TriX wrote:

Another vote for Bay. If you calibrate your monitor and have a calibrated workflow (including soft proofing), you can generally save a substantial amount by omitting their color correction service

I'm not sure they offer that for metal though. Definitely for paper prints.

Mar 9, 2020 14:11:49 #

EPDatabert

bleirer wrote:

I'm not sure they offer that for metal though. Definitely for paper prints.

I've used Adorama Photo for several aluminum based prints. They were good quality, reasonably priced and look great.

Mar 9, 2020 17:28:34 #

Rick Loomis

I , personal opinion, never hang a full gloss metal print over a fireplace without first thinking about how to rearrange the lighting in the room. Reflection on this print will be horrible.
Rick Loomis

Mar 9, 2020 18:20:01 #

tiphareth51 Loc: Somewhere near North Pole, Alaska

Aluminyze has been my go to for aluminun prints. I usually order the 12 by 12 with the hanging hardware installed. It can be pricey but if you wait for a coupon, that can save quite a bit. My concern is that a couple have been a little dark but that may be a combination of my monitor needing calibrationand and my old eyes. I have addressed this with them and it is no longer an issue.

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