A split canvas spreads one photo across 2, 3, 4, 5 or 9 separate panels that hang together as a set. It turns a favourite landscape, wedding photo or family portrait into a striking feature wall, and sets range from small desk-friendly pairs to triptychs over two metres wide.
Our designers position your photo so faces and key details don't fall across a gap, and we always email you a free proof showing exactly where the splits fall. Choose Mirrored or a coloured edge to keep the whole picture on the front of each panel.
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After you place your order, you can email us your photos. Our design team will create a design preview and send it to you for approval before we print anything. We won’t go to print until you’re 100% happy with the layout.
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Our customised canvas prints are built and shipped from Milton Keynes by our in-house UK team. Their passion and creativity is moulded into each and every groove, leaving you with a piece of customised wall art you can display proudly in your home for many years to come.
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When purchasing your canvas art, you want to be sure it will stand the test of time. That’s why we bring your artwork to life using only the finest quality materials. The result? A stunning piece of wall art that will remain just as vibrant as the day you received it.
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Our team is committed to offering you a 5-star service every step of the way. From the moment you begin browsing to long after your canvas art is hanging proudly on your wall, our dedicated team is on hand to answer any queries that you may have regarding your customised canvas art.
A split canvas takes one photo and spreads it across several separate canvases, which hang side by side as a set. It is a striking way to fill a large wall, and a great choice for landscapes, panoramic views and wedding or family photos.
How many panels can I choose?
Choose from 2, 3, 4, 5 or 9 panels. Some designs use panels that are all the same size, such as three tall panels side by side or nine squares in a grid. Others use panels of different heights for a more modern, staggered look.
Are the sizes for each panel or for the whole set?
For each panel. For example, "3 x (40 x 80cm)" means three panels that are each 40cm wide and 80cm tall. The finished width on your wall is the panels added together plus the gaps you leave between them.
What sizes are available?
Sets start from two 20 x 20cm panels and go up to three 80 x 100cm panels, which fill more than two metres of wall once hung. The sizes available depend on the design you choose.
Need something different? Get in touch and we will see what we can do.
Is my photo good enough for a split canvas?
A split canvas covers a lot of wall, so the original, full-size photo gives the best result. Wide photos with plenty going on across the frame work especially well.
One of our team checks every photo, and if yours is not sharp enough for the size you chose, we will get in touch before we print.
Will a face or person be split across two panels?
Not if we can help it. Our designer positions your photo so faces and important details sit on a panel rather than across a gap. If your photo makes that tricky, we will suggest another layout.
Will I see where my photo splits before you print?
Yes. We always email you a free design proof for split canvases, showing exactly how your photo falls across each panel. You can ask for changes, and we only print once you have approved it.
Which edge design is best for a split canvas?
We recommend Mirrored, Black or White. With the Stretched edge, a strip of your photo wraps around the sides of every panel, so a little of the picture is lost at each split. Mirrored keeps the whole picture on the front while still giving printed sides.
Can I have a different photo on each panel?
Split canvases are made from one photo. If you would like several photos together, take a look at our photo collage canvases.
How do I hang a split canvas?
Each panel is its own canvas and hangs on its own fixing. Start with the middle panel at eye level, then work outwards, using a tape measure and a spirit level to keep the gaps even and the panels lined up.
Tip: cut paper templates the size of each panel and tape them to the wall first, so you can see the layout before making any holes.
How far apart should the panels be?
A gap of around 3–5cm between panels suits most rooms. Smaller gaps keep the picture reading as one image, while larger gaps make more of a feature of the split. Whatever you choose, keep every gap the same.
How long does a split canvas take?
We print, hand-stretch and dispatch your set within 3–5 working days of you approving your design proof, so reply to the proof email as soon as you can. Fast-track dispatch is available at checkout if you are in a hurry.
Canvas prints
What size canvas should I choose?
Measure the space on your wall first. As a guide, a canvas above a sofa, bed or sideboard looks best at around two-thirds of the width of the furniture below it.
Not sure? Tick the free design preview and our designer will recommend the best size for your photo.
Will my photo look good on a large canvas?
Upload the original, full-size photo for the sharpest result. A real person checks every photo before printing, and if yours is too small for the size you chose, we will get in touch to suggest a smaller size or a better copy.
Will my photo be cropped to fit the canvas?
Sometimes. Every canvas size has its own shape, and if your photo is a different shape (most phone photos are), a little has to be trimmed from the top and bottom or the sides to fit. With the Stretched edge, part of the picture also wraps around the sides of the frame.
One of our team checks the crop on every order so nothing important is cut off. To see exactly how it will look, tick the free design preview and we will email it to you before we print.
Can I see a preview before you print?
Yes, for free. Where you see the design preview box on the product page, tick it and we will email you a preview to approve before we print. Photo collages and split canvases always come with a proof, so you do not need to ask.
You can ask for changes, or cancel for a full refund if you are not happy.
Which edge design should I choose?
Stretched: your photo wraps around the sides of the frame.
Mirrored: the edge of your photo is mirrored onto the sides, so the whole picture stays on the front.
Black or White: plain coloured sides, with the whole picture on the front.
All edge designs are free. If there are faces or text near the edge of your photo, choose Mirrored, Black or White.
Slim 2cm or Premium 4cm frame?
The Slim 2cm frame is a classic choice that suits most rooms. The Premium 4cm frame is twice as deep, so your canvas stands further out from the wall with more of a gallery look. It is a popular choice for larger sizes.
What is the canvas made from?
Fade-resistant pigment inks on premium poly-cotton canvas, hand-stretched over a solid pine frame in our Milton Keynes workshop.
Does it arrive ready to hang?
Yes. Your canvas arrives stretched and ready for the wall. Where the product offers a hanging kit, you can add it if you would also like the fixings.
How long will it take to arrive?
We print, hand-stretch and dispatch your canvas within 3–5 working days (from when you approve your proof, if you asked for one). Need it sooner? Choose fast-track dispatch at checkout for dispatch in 1–2 working days on orders placed before 1pm.
What if it arrives damaged?
Every canvas comes with our lifetime guarantee. If it arrives faulty or damaged, contact us within 30 days with your order number and a photo of the problem, and we will repair or replace it free of charge.
