Louis Aston Knight prints ship flat in rigid packaging

The short answer is flat, but the real question is whether the method changes between a canvas and a framed poster. It does. Each format uses different protection against transit damage.

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The short answer

Louis Aston Knight prints ship flat, not rolled. A framed poster travels in a rigid box with corner protection and a backing board. A canvas print ships in a flat mailer with a stiff backing sheet and protective wrapping. The flat method is the standard for both, because rolling introduces crease risk that the packaging cannot fully reverse.

Why flat shipping beats rolled for framed posters

A framed poster arrives in a purpose-built box that keeps the frame square and the glass or acrylic face protected. Corner guards absorb the bumps that happen in transit. A backing board stops the print from shifting inside the frame. This is the same logic that applies to any framed work, regardless of the artist.

The risk with a framed poster is not the print itself but the assembly. A frame that arrives twisted can stress the mounting and crack the glazing. Flat shipping with internal bracing keeps those parts aligned. If you want to compare this against a canvas option for the same image, the framing question is a separate decision. buy the framed poster shows the format that uses this method.

How a canvas print is protected in transit

A canvas print does not use glass, so the protection focuses on the stretched surface and the corners of the frame behind it. The canvas travels flat in a mailer with a rigid backing sheet that prevents flexing. The corners are padded so the stretcher bars do not dent. This is different from a poster in a frame, but the principle is the same: keep the surface from bending.

Canvas is more tolerant of minor handling than glazed work, but it is not immune. A sharp impact can bruise the paint layer or deform the stretcher. The flat mailer is designed to prevent that, not to guarantee it never happens. If you are weighing canvas against a poster for a room where the piece will be handled often, the choice is about display, not shipping. compare canvas and framed poster options explains the trade-off.

What arrives in the box

The print, mounted and ready to hang or place
Corner protection for the frame or stretcher
A backing board or stiff sheet to prevent flexing
Outer packaging rated for flat transit, not a tube

The damage risk that flat shipping reduces

The main damage fear with any print is a crease, a warp, or a crack in the glazing. Rolled posters can recover from a crease in many cases, but the recovery is never complete and depends on the paper and the print length. A flat shipment removes that uncertainty at the cost of a larger package.

Auvrique's shipping approach is built around flat transit for both formats, which is why the package is heavier and bulkier than a rolled tube. That trade-off is deliberate. If a delivery arrives damaged, the remedy is handled under the store's return and replacement terms rather than as a repair job. Auvrique shipping policy covers how damaged items are processed.

Rolling a poster saves space. It also introduces a crease that the paper may never fully forget.

Format	Ships	Main protection
Framed poster	Flat in a rigid box	Corner guards and backing board
Canvas print	Flat in a padded mailer	Stiff backing sheet and corner padding

Shipping method by format

Key takeaways

Louis Aston Knight prints ship flat, not rolled, for both framed posters and canvases.
Framed posters use a rigid box with corner protection and a backing board.
Canvas prints use a flat mailer with a stiff backing sheet and padded corners.
Flat shipping reduces crease and warp risk, at the cost of a larger package.

Related questions

Can a rolled poster be sent instead to save on shipping?

Auvrique does not ship framed posters rolled, because the frame and glazing are not built to survive a tube. A canvas print is also sent flat. If a smaller package matters to you, the choice is between formats, not between shipping methods for the same format.

What should I do if the print arrives with a crease or a dent?

Photograph the damage before unwrapping further, then contact the store using the details on the packing slip. The claim is handled under the store's return and replacement terms. A crease on a poster is sometimes reversible, but a cracked frame or damaged canvas is not, which is why the claim matters.

Does flat shipping mean the package is heavy or large?

Yes, relative to a rolled tube. A framed poster in a rigid box is the heavier option, and a canvas in a flat mailer is lighter but still bulkier than a poster rolled tight. The size difference is the trade-off for keeping the surface flat.

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