Big Trend In Canadian Décor: Canvas Prints

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Through modern technology, ink jet printers are now capable of producing inconceivable pieces of art. Although it may not be totally true since it was said that one can never express feelings through print. However, it can create a new emotion to people who see the image and allow their appreciation to connect to what is presented based on what the artist wants to convey to the viewer. It could either be his experience, his view or his feeling as manifested in his art.

Since canvas has been used to produce a surface for painting, it also was the first to be considered as a medium for printing because of its versatility. The uneven surface of canvas is what makes artist love about it but at present instead of hands or brush this is now applied through the use of machines. It is through the photos and prints now known as canvas prints in Canada.

What are Canvas Prints in Canada?

In Canada, the canvas printing has gained a big trend in the Canadian décor and this is commonly found in recent homes and offices. What makes it more appealing is the way these prints are presented in vivid colors under high resolutions photo printing. It also uses a solvent-free HP inks that is resistant to UV damage. This means that the print can resist fading through time.

What are its other choices?

There are different edges that are available for these prints such as:

  • The folded edge which is the basic type.
  • The mirrored edge which is the copying of the outer edge of the photo and printing this on the framing giving a beautiful visual effect.  
  • The stretched edge- which is a distorted image done by stretching the edges lengthwise to create another striking visual impression.
  • White edge – which can provide strength to the photo and likewise highlights it.
  • Black edge – used to complement the surroundings of the photo and it amplify the beautiful contracts with a popping effect.

Finally

Now is the time to pick from among your treasured photos and choose the best presentation of those images into canvas to make your own unique and personalize canvas print that will last for generations.

Canvas Prints – What They Are, How They’re Made

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Overview
Should art have a meaning? Does it require creativity? If you are struggling on how you can transform your blank wall at home into something that is less boring, then put some canvas prints. Express your ideas and emotions in your own creation of a two-dimensional message in a visual language. Paintings like the Monet “Sunrise”are very expensive piece and you must have wanted that in your home too.Now you can by reproducing the painting in HD Color and have it printed in canvas.

What are canvas prints?
Canvas prints should not be confused with canvas paintings; it is a printed image through an inkjet printer onto the canvas. Once the image is in canvas prints, it is then stretched into a frame. Other options are frame less which is done through stretching the canvas around. This technique is known as gallery-wrapping technique.

How they are done?
In this method, it requires a canvas that is made of a durable and strong fabric commonly cotton and linen. But there are other canvases that are made of synthetic polyester. In both cases they vary in the results since with cotton or linen, the colors seep through the fibers making it long lasting. On the case of synthetic polyester, color stays on top and they won’t last long but they are more vivid than the cotton and linen in the final outcome of the image. The image is printed on the canvas then they are stretched and secured either with or without frames.

Final Take
These canvas prints have provided versatility in its approach in wall decorating. It can be added so easily with even less thought of this being frame less in style as the color of the image can still pop out creating a different focal point that can easily liven up a room.

Is A Gas Fireplace Safer Than A Wood-Burning One?

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Winter is the time of the year wherein most homeowners usually really prepare for. Almost all the homes in areas wherein winter can be experienced are usually equipped with heating appliances as the most common one is a fireplace. (peis) There is nothing better than having a roaring fire on long cold winter nights, that is why these are very popular. If you have one at home or if you are planning to have one installed then you must remember a few things like the different types and their safety measures.

What are the different types?
There are two main types which a gas type and wood-burning type. The gas type uses gas instead of wood fuel while the wood-burning type uses wood fuel like logs and other firewood. Aside from the fuel that they use other differences between the two are:

• Costs. Depending on how you can get the fuel, the other might be more expensive. Usually, if you purchase wood, it can be more expensive than gas. However, wood can also be free if you are willing to find them.

• Maintenance. After each use, a wood-burning type must be always cleaned in order to avoid any health issues. This, however, is not an issue with the gas type.

• Usage. Gas type is usually easier to use since you do not have to tend to it compared to the other wherein you have to constantly add wood fuel.

What are the differences in safety? Although a gas type cannot really provide the same realism and ambiance as the wood-burning type, it is actually safer to use. So if you are looking for a safer option then it is best if you look at the gas type. It may lack some feature but safety makes up for it.

How Does A “Heat Pump” Work To Cool Your Home?

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An air-conditioner is a staple in every house. These machines are needed in order to keep the temperature of the house comfortable. So how does a heat pump (varmepumpe) keep your house cool? It doesn’t really sound cold doesn’t it? Heat pumps can actually keep your house both warm and cold, this machine has a dual function that will keep your house in your desired temperature all year round. 

How can heat pumps keep your house both warm and cold?

  1. Because heat pumps use both condenser and evaporator coils the heat pumps have dual functions.
  2. In summer the interior coils are used as evaporator coils that will keep your house cold through summer.
  3. In winter it actually works in reverse. The outdoor coils will work as evaporator and the indoor coils will be used as a condenser.
  4. The heat pumps have two coils each in outdoor and indoor in order to keep the temperature inside the house preferable.

What are the benefits of using heat pumps as air-conditioner for your house?

  1. For convenience– as heat pumps have dual uses this machine is more convenient that using an air-conditioner as it can also keep your house warm other than keeping your house cold. Further heat pumps are generally easy to use and can be used at your convenience anytime.
  2. For saving money in your electric bill – because this machine does not generate its own energy it only transfers the heat from the outside it save the energy and electrical use in your eyes.

For saving you money on buying other machineries for your home – because this saves your electric usage in your house saves you some money in the electrical bill. Further this has dual function thus saving you from buying to different machineries.