Print and Proper Review: Australian Wall Art Prints, Canvas and Framed Art

Disclosure: this article is based on information published on the Print and Proper website. We have not ordered from the shop or seen the prints in person, so the details below describe what the brand states, not our own results. CouponVera may earn a commission if you buy through our links.

Print and Proper is an Australian-owned wall art brand based in Sydney. It says it started in 2017 with a handful of designs from its founder, a graphic designer, and now sells art prints, stretched canvas and framed prints from a mix of artists, illustrators and photographers. The brand's stated mission is that good wall art should be accessible without needing an interior designer.

What the shop sells

The catalog is organized several ways, so you can browse by theme, trend, color, location or artist. Themes include coastal and beach scenes, Aboriginal art, abstract, botanical and floral, animals, travel destinations, maps, typography and kids' decor. Trend filters include Hamptons, bohemian, mid-century modern and Palm Springs, which is handy if you already know the look you want. The brand also offers custom pieces such as birth flower prints, pet and family illustrations, star maps and photo retouching, plus a small range of accessories.

Choosing a finish

The quality page describes three finishes. The brand's own descriptions are below:

• Art paper (unframed): 240gsm matte art paper, printed locally with anti-fade inks, described as archival, acid-free and chlorine-free and FSC-certified
• Stretched canvas: 370gsm cotton-poly blend printed on a 12-colour pigment ink printer, stretched over a timber frame and supplied ready to hang
• Framed print: professionally framed locally in white, black or natural timber, with an acrylic plexi-glass front and a hook or cord at the back

The page adds that colors may look slightly different from a backlit screen, as with any printed artwork. It also describes a 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects. Fading from direct sunlight, moisture damage and misuse are not covered, so hang the piece away from strong sun and humid rooms.

Sizing

The sizing guide shows print sizes to scale in a room setting and explains how measurements differ by production location: centimetres for most items in Australia, the UK and Europe, and inches for the US. If you plan to use a store-bought frame, the guide recommends checking the actual frame opening and mat board against the stated dimensions. For unframed paper prints you can request a custom size by choosing the next size up and noting your exact dimensions at checkout. There is also an augmented-reality tool for previewing a size on your wall.

Made to order: production and shipping

Prints are made to order. The shipping page says wall art and decals can take up to 7 business days to produce before dispatch, followed by estimated transit of about 2 to 10 business days for prints and 3 to 10 for canvas and framed prints. These are estimates, not guaranteed arrival dates. Express shipping is an optional paid upgrade for eligible Australian orders, and because production still applies, it does not always mean next-day delivery.

The brand advertises free standard shipping within Australia and to a list of international destinations, including New Zealand, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, EU and EFTA countries, Israel, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia and Singapore. Framed prints and stretched canvas larger than 70 by 100 cm are not available for standard shipping outside Australia, and accessories such as frames and decor do not ship internationally. Prices default to Australian dollars, so check the total in your currency at checkout.

Returns

This is the part to read before you buy. Because prints and decals are made specifically for your order, the brand does not accept returns or exchanges for change of mind on made-to-order prints, canvas or framed artwork. Eligible accessories such as photo frames and wall hooks can be returned if unused and in original packaging, with the customer paying return postage and a flat handling fee. If an item arrives damaged or faulty, contact the shop, which says it will arrange a repair, replacement or refund depending on the circumstances and applicable consumer law.

• Best for: shoppers who want ready-to-hang Australian-designed art with a choice of paper, canvas or frame
• Check first: the exact dimensions, finish and colors, since a made-to-order print generally cannot be returned for change of mind
• Watch for: up to 7 business days of production plus transit, and size limits on international canvas and framed orders
• Look after it: keep prints out of direct sunlight and damp rooms, as fading and moisture are excluded from the warranty

“With made-to-order art, the order screen is your last chance. Measure the wall and check the finish before you pay.”

Sustainability claims

The brand says it plants a tree a day and states it has supported reforestation projects in Western Australia and Peru through partner organizations, and that its art paper is FSC-certified. These are the brand's own statements and we have not verified them.

Our takeaway

Print and Proper offers a wide, easy-to-browse range of wall art with clear information about paper, canvas and framing, and free standard shipping to many countries. The trade-offs are the made-to-order wait and the lack of change-of-mind returns on prints. Because we have not seen the prints in person, treat the quality and sustainability claims as the brand's own, and check the size, finish and colors before you buy.