Canvas vs Pinboard Push Pin Map

Quick Guide

Canvas or Pinboard?

Two finishes, one quick decision. Here's the fast way to pick yours.

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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.

Heartstrings map shown on the Gallery-Wrapped Canvas finish

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

Heartstrings map shown on the Foam Board Pinboard finish

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.
Infographic comparing the hanging solutions for the Canvas and Pinboard finishes

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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