How we print

Every William Morris design in our shop is printed to order in one of four formats. Here is exactly what arrives with each one.

Poster
2 sizes

Poster

The design printed on thick matte paper with a soft off-white tone. Ready for a frame of your own, a clip, or a pin board.

Paper
Matte, uncoated, natural white (off-white)
Weight
250 gsm (110 lb)
Thickness
0.29 mm (11.4 mils)
Acid-free
pH above 7, so the paper resists yellowing
Sizes
2 sizes, in inches for the US and Canada, in cm everywhere else
Paper source
FSC-certified
Frame
Not included
Shop posters
Poster with Hangers
3 sizes

Poster with Hangers

The same poster, held at the top and bottom by two wooden bars with magnets inside. No pins, no holes in the paper, and you can swap the print whenever you like.

Hangers
Pine wood, with magnets inside
Paper
Matte, uncoated, natural white (off-white)
Weight
250 gsm (110 lb)
Thickness
0.29 mm (11.4 mils)
Sizes
3 sizes, in inches for the US and Canada, in cm everywhere else
Paper source
FSC-certified or equivalent
Use
Indoors
Framed Poster
4 sizes

Framed Poster

The poster in a solid wood frame, ready to hang the day it arrives. The frame is 20 mm deep and wide, a little bolder than a standard thin frame.

Frame
Solid oak or ash, from responsibly managed forests
Frame size
20 mm (0.79 in) deep and wide
Front
Shatterproof plexiglass
Paper
Matte, uncoated, natural white, 250 gsm (110 lb)
Hanging
Hanging kit included, ready to hang
Sizes
4 sizes, in inches for the US and Canada, in cm everywhere else
Paper source
FSC-certified or equivalent
Canvas
4 sizes

Canvas

Printed on canvas and stretched over a wooden frame. No glass and no mount, just a soft woven surface that suits Morris's hand-drawn line.

Canvas
Cotton and polyester blend, 300 to 350 gsm
Frame
FSC-certified wooden stretcher bars
Depth
Slim 2 cm (0.79 in) or thick 4 cm (1.57 in)
Hanging
Hanging kit included, varies by country
Sizes
4 sizes, in inches for the US and Canada, in cm everywhere else

From your order to your wall

  1. You place your order

    Nothing is printed until you order it, so no stock sits in a warehouse waiting to be sold.

  2. We print it near you

    Your order goes to the partner print facility closest to your address. A shorter trip means faster delivery.

  3. It is checked and packed

    Each piece is checked, then packed flat, rolled or boxed to suit the format so it travels safely.

  4. It ships to you

    Delivery time depends on where you live. See our shipping times.

Common questions

Anything else, just ask.

Which size should I choose?

Measure the wall first, then pick a size that leaves some space around the print. Customers in the US and Canada see sizes in inches. Everyone else sees them in centimeters.

Does the poster come with a frame?

No. Only the framed poster includes a frame. The poster with hangers comes with its two wooden hangers, and the canvas comes on its own wooden frame.

Is there glass on the framed poster?

The front is shatterproof plexiglass. It is clear like glass, lighter to hang, and much safer to ship.

Will the colors match my screen?

Very closely, but not exactly. Every screen shows color a little differently, and matte paper and canvas reflect light in a softer way than a backlit screen.

How do I look after my print?

Hang it out of direct sunlight and away from damp walls. Dust it with a soft, dry cloth. Never use water or cleaning spray on the paper or canvas.

Can I return my order?

Every piece is made for you, so returns work a little differently from a regular shop. Our returns policy explains what we accept and how to start a return.

Still have a question?

Delivery times and our returns rules each have their own page.