Canvas vs Pinboard Push Pin Map
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Quick Guide
Canvas or Pinboard?
Two finishes, one quick decision. Here's the fast way to pick yours.
Handmade in Fort Collins, CO
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Both are printed with museum-grade pigment inks and seat your push pins securely. The real choice comes down to one thing: how you want it to hang.
Option One
Gallery-Wrapped Canvas
A frameless, ready-to-hang centerpiece with warm, textured detail.
Material
Cotton canvas
Profile
1¼–1½″ deep
Hanging
Ready out of the box
Best for — hanging it today, no frame
Option Two
Foam Board Pinboard
A thin, flat panel with clean, bevel-cut edges. Hang it as-is, or add a frame.
Material
Matte paper
Profile
3⁄16″ flat
Hanging
No frame required
Best for — framing it your way
In the Box
What's included for hanging
Canvas
- Hanging hardware comes pre-installed on the internal wooden frame.
- Hangs on a single nail or screw — ready straight out of the box.
- No frame, tools, or extra mounting supplies needed.
Pinboard
- Edges are bevel-cut for a clean, finished look — no frame required.
- Ships flat with no hardware attached; hang it with your own mounting strips.
- Want a framed look? A frame can be added any time — completely optional.
The 5-Second Test
How to choose
Pick Canvas if
- You want it on the wall today.
- You like a clean, frameless look.
- You love warm, artistic texture.
Pick Pinboard if
- You prefer a thin, flat profile.
- You may want to frame it, now or later.
- You want the sharpest possible labels.
Either way, your map is handmade to order in Fort Collins, Colorado, ships with 50 starter pins, and is backed for life.
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