Non-Toxic Inks, Safe Art

When shopping for art to decorate your home or office, the beauty of the piece is often the first thing that captures your attention—but there’s something just as important behind the image: what it's printed with. At Canvasquared, we go beyond aesthetics by using only non-toxic, GREENGUARD Gold-certified latex inks in all our canvas prints. Why? Because your health and your environment matter just as much as great design.

What Are Latex Inks, and Why Should You Care?

Latex inks are water-based, durable, and vibrant—perfect for canvas prints that are meant to last without fading. Unlike traditional solvent or UV inks, latex inks don’t rely on aggressive chemicals or harsh curing processes. They’re much safer, especially for indoor environments where ventilation might be limited.

We specifically use GREENGUARD Gold-certified inks, which meet some of the most stringent standards for low emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). This certification, developed by UL Environment, ensures that the inks used are suitable even for sensitive environments like hospitals, schools, and homes with children or pets.

Why It Matters at Home

Every day, we bring products into our homes that can unknowingly affect the air we breathe. Art prints are no exception. Traditional solvent-based inks can release high levels of VOCs, leading to indoor air pollution over time. These compounds are associated with headaches, respiratory issues, and other long-term health concerns.

By choosing non-toxic canvas prints made with GREENGUARD Gold-certified latex inks, you’re choosing:

• Better indoor air quality for your space

• Odorless prints that are ready to hang without airing out

• Safe decoration options for you and loved ones

• Environmentally responsible production, with less harmful waste

It’s a smart choice for your well-being and a responsible one for the planet.

Art That’s Beautiful and Responsible

At Canvasquared, we believe art should feel good in every sense. That’s why we combine beautiful imagery with materials you can trust. Our compact 6x6” framed canvases are printed with inks that are safer, odorless, and environmentally conscious—perfect for shelves, desks, and walls alike.

Whether you’re buying for yourself or gifting someone else, you can be confident your canvas is made responsibly from start to finish.