Yes, we can gift wrap your map in a variety of ways. We use Eco-Friendly Wrap too! You can choose from Red or Gold Kraft Paper or select a hand painted wrapping paper of Birch Trees or Mountain Peaks. Both are created by a local artist.
FAQ
Holiday FAQ:
Can my order be gift wrapped?
Do you offer Gift Cards?
When is the latest I can order to receive my map before Christmas?
Ordering early is very helpful. Our staff and the shipping companies appreciate it!
For personalized maps, we need 3-5 days to create your map. Standard maps will be processed within 2-3 days.
If you would like us to rush your map (2 day processing), please purchase Rush Processing ($20).
If you have a specific date that you would like the map by (before the holiday), please write the date in the Order Notes. We will contact you to confirm and coordinate the expected delivery date.
Dec. 9th - Last day for personalized maps with delivery by Dec. 23rd.
Dec. 13th - Last day for $20 Rush processing with delivery by Dec. 23rd.
Dec. 16th - Last day for $20 Rush processing and $25 Expedited Shipping with delivery by Dec. 24th.
Dec. 17th - Last day for shipping within California, Arizona, Oregon, and Washington.
Military:
Dec. 3rd - Last day for shipping to APO / FPO / DPO AE with complimentary Priority Shipping.
How soon will my map arrive once it has been shipped?
General Shipping Times:
East Coast - 5 business days
Central - 4 business days
Mountain - 2 to 3 business days
West Coast - 1 to 3 business days
Do you ship to APO and USA Military Address?
Yes we're able to ship to APO boxes and other USA Military Addresses. Contact us if you are unsure whether you're eligible for shipping.
Do you ship internationally?
We're unable to ship internationally directly (with the exception of APO boxes). If you'd like to purchase a map internationally, please consider using a reshipper like MyUS.com (we are not affiliated, yet have good results and economical shipping with them.)
Please provide the USA shipping address that reshipper provides when placing the order. Please also let us know that the map will ship internationally and we can package it with extra protection for its journey.
General:
What are the size options?
We offer our maps in the following sizes for each finish type:
Framed Satin Paper Map
- 24 x 18 inches (26.5 x 20.5 inches with frame)
- 30 x 20 inches (34 x 24 inches with frame)
- 36 x 24 inches (40 x 28 inches with frame)
- 48 x 32 inches (51 x 35 inches with the gold or black frame / 52x36 inches for all other frames)
Framed Canvas Map
- 30 x 20 inches (34 x 24 inches with frame)
- 36 x 24 inches (40 x 28 inches with frame)
- 48 x 32 inches (51 x 35 inches with the gold or black frame / 52x36 inches for all other frames)
Canvas Wrap Map
- 30 x 20 inches
- 36 x 24 inches
- 39 x 26 inches
- 48 x 32 inches
Canvas 3 Panel Maps
- 60 x 40 inch span (3 panels at 20 x 40 inches each)
- 72 x 48 inch span (3 panels at 24 x 48 inches each)
Please note that a spacing of 2-3 inches looks good between the panels.
What are the different finish types?
Satin Paper Map
This map type is printed on photo satin paper, mounted onto a high quality pin board and then framed.
Framed Canvas Map
This map type is printed on canvas paper, mounted onto a high quality pin board and then framed.
Canvas Wrap Map
This map type is printed on canvas material, mounted on a high quality pin board, and then wrapped around a wooden frame. You can see the edges of this map type wrap around the outside edge of the frame.
What's the difference between custom and standard options?
You can personalize a map with your family name for the title or compass rose.
Standard options include our most popular titles as shown in the main product listing images.
What are the size options?
We offer our maps in the following sizes for each finish type:
Framed Satin Paper Map
24 x 18, 30 x 20, 36 x 24, 48 x 32 inches
Framed Canvas Map
30 x 20, 36 x 24, 48 x 32 inches
Canvas Wrap Map
30 x 20, 36 x 24, 39 x 26, 48 x 32 inches
What are the different finish types?
Satin Paper Map
This map type is printed on photo satin paper, mounted onto a high quality pin board and then framed.
Framed Canvas Map
This map type is printed on canvas paper, mounted onto a high quality pin board and then framed.
Canvas Wrap Map
This map type is printed on canvas paper, mounted on a high quality pin board, and then wrapped around a wooden frame. You can see the edges of this map type wrap around the interior frame.
What's the difference between custom and standard options?
You can personalize a map with your family name for the title or compass rose.
Standard options include our most popular titles as shown in the main product listing images.
What's the difference between Satin Paper and Canvas?
Both the Satin Paper and Canvas options are printed using fine art - archival inks and are designed to last for many decades.
Satin Paper Pros: the color depth has more brilliancy with the smooth satin surface. It is a modern and fresh look. The mix of colors for the ocean depths and plate tectonics in the Voyager, Nautilus, and Darwin maps particularly show the incredibly complex geographical nature of the ocean - which is fun to explore.
The satin paper is less expensive than the canvas. The satin paper is faster to produce, frame and ship out to our customers.
Satin Paper Cons: when compared to the canvas, the satin paper does not have the rich texture.
If you were to take out map pins, it is visible when looking at it close up, yet when just a few feet away, it would be hard to see the small hole.
Canvas Pros: The texture and feel of the canvas is attractive. We use a premium canvas that has a fine-art glicee satin gloss so the canvas has a nice sheen - yet not too glossy. After testing many types of canvas samples, we found the USA made canvas that is perfect for our maps. We use archival HP inks so the map will last for many decades.
The canvas will have a little edge over longevity. The weave is very tight to show the labels in the map clearly.
Canvas Cons: The cost of the canvas is naturally more than satin paper. If the satin paper and canvas were juxtaposed, the satin paper would have an edge on the depth of colors.
If you were to take out a map pins, it is visible when looking at it close up, yet when just a few feet away, it would be hard to see the small hole.
Canvas wrap maps require more time to produce (1-2 weeks). We handcraft every frame using hardwood material.
Pin Board Construction:
The Framed Satin Paper Maps, Framed Canvas Maps, and Canvas Wraps are mounted on a pin board and constructed as a push pin map. We use a special lamination technique that applies a two-sided laminate on the board and the map. It is run through heavy rolling equipment twice - once to laminate the pin board and a second time to embed the map into the board. This is something that we do which would be hard to do without the special equipment and lamination materials.
What is Build-A-Map and how is it different from ordering through the catalog?
Build-A-Map is a custom application within our website that allows users to preview and edit their design options (titles, fonts, frames) in real time. While there will be no difference in the finished product, the process and prices are different.
Our regular catalog allows customization options as well but the user will not be able to preview these options. This requires us to create and send the customer a proof of their map. We must wait for the customer to approve their proof before we can send the map into production, which can increase the amount of time it takes to receive your map.
On the other hand, Build-A-Map shows the customer exactly what their map will look like with their custom options and thus eliminates the need for us to send the customer a proof. For this reason, maps ordered through Build-A-Map are slightly cheaper and typically ship faster.
What is Build-A-Map and how is it different from ordering through the catalog?
Build-A-Map is a custom application within our website that allows users to preview and edit their design options (titles, fonts, frames) in real time. While there will be no difference in the finished product, the process and prices are different.
Our regular catalog allows customization options as well but the user will not be able to preview these options. This requires us to create and send the customer a proof of their map. We must wait for the customer to approve their proof before we can send the map into production, which can increase the amount of time it takes to receive your map.
On the other hand, Build-A-Map shows the customer exactly what their map will look like with their custom options and thus eliminates the need for us to send the customer a proof. For this reason, maps ordered through Build-A-Map are slightly cheaper and typically ship faster.
What's the difference between Satin Paper and Canvas?
Both the Satin Paper and Canvas options are printed using fine art - archival inks and are designed to last for many decades.
Satin Paper Pros: the color depth has more brilliancy with the smooth satin surface. It is a modern and fresh look. The mix of colors for the ocean depths and plate tectonics in the Voyager, Nautilus, and Darwin maps particularly show the incredibly complex geographical nature of the ocean - which is fun to explore.
The satin paper is less expensive than the canvas. The satin paper is faster to produce, frame and ship out to our customers.
Satin Paper Cons: when compared to the canvas, the satin paper does not have the rich texture.
If you were to take out map pins, it is visible when looking at it close up, yet when just a few feet away, it would be hard to see the small hole.
Canvas Pros: The texture and feel of the canvas is attractive. We use a premium canvas that has a fine-art glicee satin gloss so the canvas has a nice sheen - yet not too glossy. After testing many types of canvas samples, we found the USA made canvas that is perfect for our maps. We use archival HP inks so the map will last for many decades.
The canvas will have a little edge over longevity. The weave is very tight to show the labels in the map clearly.
Canvas Cons: The cost of the canvas is naturally more than satin paper. If the satin paper and canvas were juxtaposed, the satin paper would have an edge on the depth of colors.
If you were to take out a map pins, it is visible when looking at it close up, yet when just a few feet away, it would be hard to see the small hole.
Canvas wrap maps require more time to produce (1-2 weeks). We handcraft every frame using hardwood material.
Pin Board Construction:
The Framed Satin Paper Maps, Framed Canvas Maps, and Canvas Wraps are mounted on a pin board and constructed as a push pin map. We use a special lamination technique that applies a two-sided laminate on the board and the map. It is run through heavy rolling equipment twice - once to laminate the pin board and a second time to embed the map into the board. This is something that we do which would be hard to do without the special equipment and lamination materials.
Do you offer custom sizes?
Yes, in most cases we can accommodate custom map sizes for unframed maps. We carry frames only for the sizes shown.
Contact us with any size request and we'll get back to you.
Do you offer custom sizes?
Yes, in most cases we can accommodate custom map sizes for unframed maps. We carry frames only for the sizes shown.
Contact us with any size request and we'll get back to you.
Where are the maps made?
All materials that go into the production of our maps are made entirely in the USA. We produce our maps in a studio located in Pleasanton, CA (just east of San Francisco).
Where are the maps made?
All materials that go into the production of our maps are made entirely in the USA. We produce our maps in a studio located in Pleasanton, CA (just east of San Francisco).
Can I place push pins in a canvas map?
Yes you can use push pins with all of our maps, including our two canvas finish options. They all have a sturdy backing and allow for the placement of push pins.
Can I place push pins in a canvas map?
Yes you can use push pins with all of our maps, including our two canvas finish options. They all have a sturdy backing and allow for the placement of push pins.
Production & Shipping:
What is the production timeline?
Standard Maps (with no personalized options):
Standard maps ship the fastest. Your map will go into production within 48 hours (business days) and will ship within one week. If you would like to receive your map as fast as possible, select standard options for your map.
Personalized Maps created with Build A Map:
Maps that are ordered using Build A Map are produced quickly. Your map will go into production within 48 hours (business days) and will ship within one week.
Personalized Maps that require a proof:
An additional 48 hours (business days) is required for most maps. Complex personalization takes more time.
The time that is takes to approve the map is dependent upon the customer.
After your map is approved, it will go into production within 48 hours (business days) and will be shipped within a week.
What is the production timeline?
Standard Maps (with no personalized options):
Standard maps ship the fastest. Your map will go into production within 48 hours (business days) and will ship within one week. If you would like to receive your map as fast as possible, select standard options for your map.
Personalized Maps created with Build A Map:
Maps that are ordered using Build A Map are produced quickly. Your map will go into production within 48 hours (business days) and will ship within one week.
Personalized Maps that require a proof:
An additional 48 hours (business days) is required for most maps. Complex personalization takes more time.
The time that is takes to approve the map is dependent upon the customer.
After your map is approved, it will go into production within 48 hours (business days) and will be shipped within one week.
Where do you ship?
We ship anywhere in the United States and to certain APO boxes for military personnel.
Contact us if you are unsure whether you're eligible for shipping.
Do you ship internationally?
We're unable to ship internationally directly (with the exception of APO boxes). If you'd like to purchase a map internationally, please consider using a reshipper like MyUS.com (we are not affiliated, yet have good results and economical shipping with them.)
Please provide the USA shipping address that reshipper provides when placing the order. Please also let us know that the map will ship internationally and we can package it with extra protection for its journey.
Where do you ship?
We ship anywhere in the United States and to certain APO boxes for military personnel.
Contact us if you are unsure whether you're eligible for shipping.
When will my map arrive?
The amount of time it takes for your map to arrive depends on where you live and how fast you approve the proof if you’ve ordered a custom map.
General Shipping Times:
East Coast - 5 days after your map has shipped
Central - 4 days after your map has shipped
West Coast - 3 days after your map has shipped
How much does shipping cost?
Shipping is free within the continental U.S. for all of our products.
When will my map arrive?
The amount of time it takes for your map to arrive depends on where you live and how fast you approve the proof if you’ve ordered a custom map.
General Shipping Times:
East Coast - 5 Days After Your Map Has Shipped
Central - 4 Days After Your Map Has Shipped
West Coast - 3 Days After Your Map Has Shipped
How much does shipping cost?
The cost of shipping for all framed maps is $10.
Shipping is $5 for all map posters.
Can I expedite the process?
Yes, we offer both Rush Processing and Expedited Shipping options.
Can I expedite the process?
Yes, we offer both Rush Processing and Expedited Shipping options.
Does the map come ready to hang?
All framed maps are assembled with coated wire and come ready to hang.
All posters are rolled and shipped in a tube. They do not include a frame.
Does the map come ready to hang?
All framed maps are assembled with coated wire and come ready to hang.
All posters are rolled and shipped in a tube. They do not include a frame.
Are push pins included with my map?
Our World, USA, & Kids framed maps include 100 multi-colored push pins. Our Sports stadium maps include 35 red push pins.
Push pins are not included with posters.
You can order additional push pins here.
Are push pins included with my map?
All framed maps include push pins. Posters do not include push pins.
You can order push pins here.
Frames:
Where can I see the frame choices?
Is there somewhere I can see all frame choices?
Can I frame my own map?
Yes, you can frame your own map if you order a poster.
Can I frame my own map?
Yes, you can frame your own map if you order a poster.
Personalization:
Can I personalize my map?
Yes, you can! Check out our article on personalization options here.
Where can I see ideas for custom titles?
See our page on title inspiration.
Can I personalize my map?
Yes, you can! Check out our article on personalization options here.
Will I see my personalized map before it ships?
When using the Building A Map application, you are creating your own proof. We do not send a second proof.
If you design your map through a product page, then yes, we will send a proof to the customer. We will not produce the map until you've approved the order.
We do not send proofs for standard maps as they don't require any customization. Standard maps ship the fastest.
Will I see my personalized map before it ships?
When using the Building A Map application, you are creating your own proof. We do not send a second proof.
If you design your map through a product page, then yes, we will send a proof to the customer. We will not produce the map until you've approved the order.
We do not send proofs for standard maps as they don't require any customization. Standard maps ship the fastest.