Color durability of stretched canvas prints?

Cropline · Jan 16, 2017

In a current thread, the long term color durability of C-41 type prints have been called into question.
Seeing that we have some members that operate professional print labs, I'd like to get some input on color durability and longevity of a stripped and canvas stretched photo that has been sprayed or laminated and wall displayed in indirect light. In short, is the color durability greatly enhanced and generally how long might the print life increase?

AgX · Jan 16, 2017

Wilhelm said:
"Do not emboss, texture, or canvas-mount prints. Prints should not be pressure-textured or split through the core for canvas mounting. Either of these operations can cause emulsion and/or RC base cracking, thereby shortening the life of a print."
Quite vague, but the best I could find...

My thoughts:
You introduce several manipulations than could be of affect

-) splitting of the base
-) laminating to the canvas
-) pressing the emulsion and PE-layer into the weaving pattern
-) adding new material, the canvas (though likely seperated by the lamination layer)
-) adding a new surface by spraying or laminating

Bob Carnie · Jan 16, 2017

A trend was to use pro texture spray on prints, looked lovely for about 5 years , then the goop started going bad on the dye print.

Its a tough call as to how different mediums mesh with each other and the long term effect.

Cropline · Jan 16, 2017

You have both confirmed my suspicions and your answers are greatly appreciated.

Color durability of stretched canvas prints?

Cropline

AgX

Bob Carnie

Cropline

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