How Your Custom HD Metal Print Is Made

What Is Dye Sublimation?

Dye sublimation is a printing process where heat and pressure are used to transform solid ink into a gas, which then permanently bonds with a specially coated surface.

Unlike regular printing where ink sits on top of a material, dye sublimation infuses the ink directly into the coating of the aluminium panel. The ink becomes part of the metal at a molecular level.

This is the same technology used by professional photographers, fine art galleries, and museum exhibitions worldwide. The result is unmatched colour vibrancy, detail, and durability.

Ink infused, not printed on top

Colours meant to last decades

Water resistant, wipes clean

No fading, yellowing, or peeling

The Print Process

Transfer paper being aligned and taped onto an aluminium panel by hand

01

Prepare

Your photo is colour corrected, then the transfer paper is taped to the panel by hand.

02

Print

Printed in reverse onto sublimation transfer paper on our Epson SC-F500.

03

Press

Pressed onto polymer coated aluminium at around 200°C for 60 seconds.

04

Finish

The paper peels back and the colour appears in the metal. Checked, then packed with its magnet kit.

Why Aluminium?

It's lighter than steel. A Chromix A2 piece weighs around 400g. Competitors who use steel panels produce heavier products that need screws and brackets to mount. Ours uses a simple magnetic pad.

It doesn't rust. Aluminium is naturally corrosion resistant. The panel itself can handle humidity, but we recommend mounting in dry, indoor spaces for the best adhesive bond. Kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, offices, and gaming setups are all ideal.

It enhances colour. The polymer coating on our aluminium panels is specifically engineered to absorb ink more evenly than steel, producing sharper detail and more vivid colour.

It's sustainable. Aluminium is one of the most recycled materials on the planet. Over 75% of all aluminium ever produced is still in use today.

How to Mount Your Metal Print

1

Clean the Wall

Wipe the wall surface with the included cleaning wipe. Make sure it's clean, dry and grease-free. Wait 3–5 minutes for the surface to dry completely before moving on.

2

Apply the Protective Leaf & Magnet

Peel the backing off the protective leaf and press it firmly onto the wall where you want your metal print. Smooth out any air bubbles. Then peel the rubber magnetic sheet and press it firmly onto the centre of the protective leaf for 20 seconds. For best results, leave the mounting pad on the wall for a full 24 hours before hanging your piece — this lets the adhesive bond firmly.

Pressing the magnet mounting pad onto a white wall

3

Apply Iron Sheet to Your Metal Print

Peel the backing off the iron sheet. Stick it onto the back of your Chromix metal print, centred on the print. This is what connects magnetically to the wall mount.

Sticking the iron sheet onto the back of a metal print

4

Hang Your Piece

Align the iron sheet on the back of your piece with the magnet on the wall. They'll click together and hold securely. To remove, swap, or reposition your piece, simply lift it off the magnet — no damage to your wall.

Placing a coastal metal print onto the wall mount

Recommended assembly temperature: 16°C – 39°C. Avoid uneven or textured walls — the smoother the surface, the better the hold.

Choose Your Size

Every size ships with a magnetic mounting kit. Every piece is printed on 1mm polymer coated aluminium.

Size	Dimensions	Best For
A4	210 × 297 mm	Desks, shelves, compact spaces
A3	297 × 420 mm	Above a shelf, bedside, small feature wall
A2	420 × 594 mm	Living rooms, bedrooms, gaming setups — our most popular
A1	594 × 841 mm	Statement pieces, large walls, offices

Care & Maintenance

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Cleaning

Wipe with a soft cloth and any household glass cleaner. The surface is non-porous so fingerprints and dust come off easily. No special products needed.

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Sunlight

Your piece is meant to resist fading for decades indoors. For the longest lifespan, avoid placing it in direct, prolonged sunlight.

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Moisture

The aluminium panel is water resistant and corrosion resistant. For the strongest magnetic mount bond, hang your piece in a dry indoor space away from direct steam or moisture. Kitchens are fine as long as it isn't directly above a stove or kettle.

What's in the Box

Every Chromix order arrives in a custom protective box designed to keep your piece safe during shipping. Inside you'll find:

Your infused aluminium print

Magnetic mounting pad (self adhesive)

Alcohol wipe for wall prep

Assembly guide card

Chromix vs Other Wall Art

Canvas prints crack, sag, and collect dust in the texture. Chromix is flat, smooth, and wipes clean.

Paper posters tear, fade in months, and need frames. Chromix lasts decades and mounts magnetically.

Vinyl on steel can peel and feels plastic. Chromix ink is infused into the aluminium permanently.

UV prints on Dibond sit on top of the surface and can lift or peel. Chromix ink is infused beneath the coating, so the image cannot peel off.

Imported metal prints come with import duties and 3 week waits. Chromix is made locally and ships in days.

Mounting drills and brackets? Not here. Chromix uses a tool free magnetic system. Stick it. Done.