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GAP is about art. The art of using any material with passion and love, and transforming any ordinary space into a stunning interior. We are inspired by images and we play with great imagery to create fabulous home dÊcor. We discover and curate vintage photography, classic paintings or modern illustrations and we print them on various materials such as cotton, linen, paper, wood and glass. Then, we hand finish each piece, paying attention to every single detail, so to make sure that the highest quality is achieved. But after all, it’s not only about printing. Our target is to create amazing wall art and home accessories that fit in tastefully designed rooms. 3
Who we are GAP is one of the leading Eastern European producers of home interior decor. We create and produce a great number of home accessories such as wall art, wallpaper, lampshades, cushions and many more.
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Behind the scenes We produce over 10 different types of wall decorations, using four essential raw materials: fabric, paper, wood and glass. With an impressive imagery (over 10,000) containing fine art reproductions, photography and illustrations, GAP managed to become one of the most important suppliers on the European wall art market, in just a short period of time. All our products are made in our own studios. Each artwork goes through every production phase – starting with the design process, until the actual printing and framing of the picture.
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ABOUT PlayArt Our PlayArt brand delivers custom products designated for interior decoration. We challenge you with an imaginary game, meant to create the most interesting and unusual interiors. PlayArt products customize impressive image collections, utmost care being taken for the smallest details. We offer you more than a product. We invite you to explore a playground where you can choose the image, the substrate and the sizes for any of our products. Bespoke wallpapers, printed cushions, glass and ceramic panels, giant wall stickers and lampshades are just a few of our interior decorative products.
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Made in Transylvania We are proud that we belong to Transylvania. Living in the heart of this amazing land, we are grateful to our roots for helping us discover and understand the traditions. And because we have more than four different cultures living together here, we love to share our experience of this multi cultural life in the most artistic way.
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how we work Everything starts with the image. From sourcing, capture and design, to professional prints transformed in ready to be hanged wallart. Our experience and cutting edge technology help us create unique and high quality products, regardless of the size or the substrate.
IMAGE SOURCING We are continuously looking for new sources, trying to offer precious images hidden in old books or rare manuscripts. We are ready anytime for new challenges, willing to help our clients in finding the most suitable pictures to decorate their interiors. 10
Photographic Studio Our photographic studio is prepared to capture every last detail of an image. We use professional equipments and lights in order to highlight the hidden details and the character of the artwork.
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GAP Studio GAP Studio is the heart of our business. Being all about design, GAP Studio shortly became the most important source of artworks for our collections. Drawings and old photographs, hand paintings, digital illustrations and modern graphics inspire our designers in creating new and trendy artworks. The Studio is also the place where we curate and transform any image according to your needs.
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Wall Art Range We produce over 10 different types of wall art. All our products are made 100% in-house.
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Canvas Art Details The canvas is digitally printed using the latest printing equipments for fine art reproductions. The printed canvas is stretched on wooden or MDF chassis of 20 or 35mm deep. Sizes Canvas collections come in a variety of sizes, ranging from the smallest 30x30cm to the grand artworks of 160x200cm or 200x300cm.
Environmental The inks used for our prints are certified to comply with the Nordic Swan Environmental Standard. Our inks are odorless, with a very high durability, all wastes being responsibly disposed of.
Finishes All our canvases can be finished with either white edges or by wrapping the image on the frame. For an easy hanging, our canvases are supplied with plastic hangers.
Embellished Art Details Embellished canvas is one of our luxury products. High quality cotton canvas is printed and then mounted on 20 or 35mm wooden chassis. After printing, the artworks are hand painted and embellished with different mixed techniques to confer the look of an original painting. Sizes This product is available in different sizes from 50x50cm to 150x250cm. Finishes Our Embellished Canvases can be produced with different finishes. You can choose from hand painting with acrylic colours, texture gel, metallic accents and crackle effect.
Options This artworks are all created by GAP Studio design team especially to be hand decorated after printing. We have different images that can be split in 2 or 3 pieces in order to create a triptych artwork. Environmental The inks used for our prints are certified to comply with the Nordic Swan Environmental Standard. Our inks are odorless, with a very high durability, all wastes being responsibly disposed of.
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Framed Canvas Details Framed Canvas is one of our premium products. 100% natural cotton canvas is printed and then mounted on 20 or 35mm wooden chassis. We use high quality mouldings to finish the canvas and give it a classic touch. Italian and English premium frames are selected and matched with the dominant colours of each artwork. Sizes This product is available in different sizes from 40x50cm up to 150x200cm.
Finishes Framed Canvas can be finished with mixed media techniques such as hand painting or metallic embellishment. Environmental The inks used for our prints are certified to comply with the Nordic Swan Environmental Standard. Our inks are odorless, with a very high durability, all wastes being responsibly disposed of.
Prints Details Our prints are made on high quality photographic or litho realistic paper. We print using offset or digital equipments. All prints are made with an additional 50mm blank border. Sizes Prints range can be produced from 30x30cm up to 120x250cm. Finishes Our prints are available with different high quality finishes: - Gloss Photographic Paper - Matte Litho Realistic Paper - Fine Art Paper
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Environmental The latex inks used for our prints are certified to comply with the Nordic Swan Environmental Standard. Our inks are odorless, with a very high durability, all wastes being responsibly disposed of.
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Poster Art Details Made from paper prints and modern wood frames. Prints are mounted in MDF frames with different colour options. We use 2mm float glass or Perspex sheets to protect the print and MDF board on the back of the artwork. Sizes This product is available in different sizes from30x30cm up to 90x120cm. Finishes Our PosterArt has different options regarding the colour of the frame. You can choose from black, white, dark brown or natural colour.
Options Being a very popular product, we offer more options and ideas for PosterArt. We have collections with images split in 3 pieces to create a Triptych artwork or even 8 or 12 pieces to cover an entire wall. Environmental The latex inks used for our prints are certified to comply with the Nordic Swan Environmental Standard. Our inks are odorless, with a very high durability, all wastes being responsibly disposed of.
Framed Art Details FramedArt is our luxury range for wall art. Fine art prints on premium quality papers are enhanced with mountboards and high quality frames. We use Italian and English premium frames so we can offer a range of artworks with a very high quality. To protect the print, we use 2mm float glass and MDF board on the back of the artwork. Sizes Available in different sizes from 40x50cm up to 100x180cm.
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Finishes FramedArt has different premium finishes options such as metallic leaf embellishment, deep frames or multiple mountboards. Environmental The latex inks used for our prints are certified to comply with the Nordic Swan Environmental Standard. Our inks are odorless, with a very high durability, all wastes being responsibly disposed of.
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Double Framed Details Our most luxury type of artwork. Fine art prints on premium quality papers are enhanced with mountboards and classic frames. We use an accent narrow frame to finish the edge of the mountboard. The print is protected with 2mm float glass or Acrylic glass and MDF board on the back of the artwork. Sizes Available in different sizes from 40x50cm up to 90x150cm.
Finishes Double Framed collection has different premium finishes options such as mountboard covered in linen fabric or multiple mountboards. Environmental The latex inks used for our prints are certified to comply with the Nordic Swan Environmental Standard. Our inks are odorless, with a very high durability, all wastes being responsibly disposed of.
Glass Art Details High resolution images are photographically printed on paper. Prints are then applied on 4mm glass panels through a special technical process. This ensures a long term protection for prints. We use a float glass with beveled edges to obtain a 3D visual effect. This product comes finished with a special hanger applied behind the glass. Sizes GlassArt comes in 6 different sizes. Being a specialty product, we have standard sizes covering the most important formats for wallart: - 20x20cm, 30x30cm, 40x50cm 50x50cm, 30x80cm, 50x125cm.
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Options GlassArt also offers the option of a multiple pieces product, that includes images about the same theme, same colours, so that you can create different arrangements on your walls. Environmental The latex inks used for our prints are certified to comply with the Nordic Swan Environmental Standard. Our inks are odorless, with a very high durability, all wastes being responsibly disposed of.
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Fabric Art Details A special range of products that combines natural premium fabrics with traditional embellishment techniques. FabricArt is produced on fine linen or raw cotton canvas. For some products we use glitter canvas that can be screen printed. Then we use different decorative techniques such as screen printing, embroidery or transfer printing to achieve a more traditional look. We even apply different ornaments to obtain an added value wallart.
Environmental Our 100% natural fabrics are certified to be free of any chemical treatment. This means that we only use verified and certified fabrics, in order to support the development of responsible textile industry.
Sizes Being a special product, FabricArt comes in a few sizes starting from 30x30cm up to 70x100cm.
Wood Art Details These are our artworks printed directly on wood. In order to create unique traditional wall art pieces, we use both fine natural wood plaques or MDF boards with a thickness ranging between 14mm and 20mm, depending on the size of their surface. After the wood substrate is prepared, the images are high quality printed with UV curable inks. Sizes Our Wood Art range is available in the following standard sizes: 25x60, 50x50, 57x77 and 70x100cm.
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Finishes We offer two different finishes for this range. The printed wood is treated with either satin or glossy laquer for protection. Wood Art can be exposed for a long time, both indoors and outdoors. Environmental The wood used for Wood Art is FSC certified. It means that we only use verified and certified wood, in order to support the development of responsible forest management.
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Plywood Box Details Plywood Box is a modern and easy to assort artwork. Digitally printed onto 5 mm thick birch or oak plywood, this product is finished with a 3.5 wood gallery frame. Depending on the surface size, we might use thinner plywood in order to avoid any deformation of the board. After the plywood is printed, we apply a matte laquer for enhanced protection. Then, we paint the edges of the frame using a dominant colour of the artwork.
Environmental The plywood used for our range of products is FSC certified. It means that we only use verified and certified wood, in order to support the development of responsible forest management.
Sizes Plywood range is available in different formats, from 50x50cm up to 120x90 cm.
Wood Hangers Details We use both fine natural wood plaques or MDF boards to create traditional hangers. Depending on the size, we use wood or MDF plaques between 10 and 20mm. After the wood is prepared, we print directly on the surface. Then we use a robot to shape the design, obtaining a nice printed hanger. The hangers are handpainted on the edges and comes with a ribbon or thin rope for hanging on the wall. Sizes Wood Hangers range is available in different sizes starting from 15x20cm.
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Environmental The wood used for our Wood Hangers is FSC certified. It means that we only use verified and certified wood, in order to support the development of responsible forest management.
Wall Stickers Details Made from premium self adhesive film, Wall Stickers can be applied on any smooth surface. Printed with high quality inks, Wall Stickers are pre cut and then packed with instructions for use. Thanks to the high grade adhesive film, the sticker can be repositioned for several times.
Environmental The latex inks used for our prints are certified to comply with the Nordic Swan Environmental Standard. Our inks are odorless, with a very high durability, all wastes being responsibly disposed of.
Sizes Wall Sticker is prepared in 3 different sizes: - 40x50cm - 1 or 2 sheets, - 50x70cm - 1, 2 or 3 sheets From 3 sheets you can obtain a wall sticker of approximate 150x100cm.
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Bespoke Range PlayArt produces and delivers bespoke products designated for interior decoration. Just enter our playground and choose the image, the substrate and the sizes.
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Mural Art Details Magnificent imagery at huge sizes. Mural Art is the perfect solution to decorate an entire wall with a bespoke wallpaper. The images in our Wallpaper collection are resized so they can cover the entire wall.
Installation Mural Art is produced in even 52cm wide stripes, with overlapping. We provide full fitting instructions for each substrate type, with all the details regarding the method of installation.
Options Mural Art provides several options for covering the wall. In this range, we offer the classic Plain Wallpaper, made from a non-woven fabric. The premium choices consist of Fabric textured wall covering or a more modern Stripes textured wallpaper. All our range of Mural Art coverings are proffesional grade “paste the wall” wallpapers.
Environmental The latex inks used in our prints are certified to comply with the Nordic Swan Environmental Standard. Our inks are odorless, with a very high durability, all wastes being responsibly disposed of. All fibers used to produce the wall coverings originate from sustainable managed forests.
Sizes Our Mural Art size is a standard 300x400cm but it can be produced bespoke at different sizes.
Accent Mural Details Smaller sizes, great visual impact! Accent Mural is an accessible wall decorative solution. A wallpaper stripe that gives personality to any interior wall. Awesome images or amazing details are printed in strips that can be easily installed. Options Our Accent Mural strips are available in three different substrates. We can provide the classic Plain Wallpaper, which is made of a non-woven fabric. The premium choices include the Fabric textured wall covering, or a more modern Stripes textured wallpaper. All our range of Mural Art coverings are proffesional grade “paste the wall” wallpapers.
Sizes The strips are produced with a standard size of 150x300cm but we also offer bespoke sizes. Installation Accent Mural can be easily installed by using a common adhesive and following the fitting instruction supplied. Environmental The latex inks used in our prints are certified to comply with the Nordic Swan Environmental Standard. Our inks are odorless, with a very high durability, all wastes being responsibly disposed of. All fibers used to produce the wall coverings originate from sustainable managed forests.
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Glass Tiles Details Custom made glass tiles are used to cover an entire wall or to make an accent in the room. Using modern printing technology, we print your image behind the glass. Glass Tiles can be mounted by using the same procedure as with the classic ceramic tiles. Because the image is behind the glass, it lasts for a lifetime. Sizes Glass Tiles come in different custom sizes, ranging from 15x15cm up to 50x50cm. We can also produce rectangular tiles.
Installation We recommend turning to a professional installer`s help for fitting up our Glass Tiles range. We provide full installation and maintenance guidelines, as both experience in mounting and special care are required for this product. Glass Tiles are installed using standard methods. Environmental The inks used in our prints are certified to comply with the Nordic Swan Environmental Standard. Our inks are odorless, with a very high durability, all wastes being responsibly disposed of.
Ceramic Tiles Details Classic ceramic tiles are printed and then mounted into one amazing tile frieze. By using modern technology, we print your image on several standard ceramic tiles. Sizes Ceramic Tiles comes in different standard sizes: 15x15cm, 33x33cm and 20x40cm. Installation We recommend turning to a professional installer`s help for fitting up our Ceramic Tiles range. We provide full installation and maintenance guidelines, as both experience in mounting and special care are required for this product. Ceramic Tiles are installed using standard methods methods.
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Environmental The inks used in our prints are certified to comply with the Nordic Swan Environmental Standard. Our inks are odorless, with a very high durability, all wastes being responsibly disposed of.
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Lampshades Details Classic drum lampshades decorated with amazing printed fabrics. We use natural fabrics, such as cotton and pure linen. On the metal frame, we mount a white translucent base which is wrapped with the printed fabric. We use standard sizes, so you can easily install the lampshade on your home lamp.
Environmental The latex inks used in our prints are certified to comply with the Nordic Swan Environmental Standard. Our inks are odorless, with a very high durability, all wastes being responsibly disposed of.
Sizes Lampshades comes in tree standard sizes: - 25cm diameter x 19cm - desk lamphade - 35cm diameter x 22cm - floor lamphade - 40cm diameter x 28cm - pendant lamphade - 55cm diameter x 30cm - pendant lamphade
Cushions Details Made 100% from the finest Turkish linen or cotton, our cushions are rich in texture and made to order. The image is printed directly onto fabric, and each piece is stonewashed to give more softness and to improve the texture of the cushion. The back cover is made from heavy cotton in a single dark colour. Finished with concealed zipper and filled with goose feathers and down. Sizes Our cushion collection is available in 2 different sizes: 55x55cm and 60x40cm.
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Environmental The latex inks used in our prints are certified to comply with the Nordic Swan Environmental Standard. Our inks are odorless, with a very high durability, all wastes being responsibly disposed of.
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Window films Details Made from premium self adhesive material, our window films are designed for decoration or privacy. Powerful images are created to generate an intense visual impact on your interior glass panels and windows. The frosted film offers both great diffusion of light and privacy. The film can also be easily removed without leaving any residue on the glass. Sizes Window films are available in various sizes. We produce the films in 120cm wide sections.
Mirrors Details Our wall mirrors are made of premium quality glass. Using 4 or 6mm float glass, our mirrors have beveled edges. We use Italian and English premium mouldings with different styling options: classic, modern or contemporary finishing. We use 3mm thick MDF boards and special metallic hangers to build the back side of the mirrors. Sizes The Mirror Collection is available in different sizes, starting at 40x80cm up to 120x150cm.
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Options Two different options are available for Window films. We offer the clear film, which provides crystal clarity, and the frosted film, which is more impressive and gives a special glazing effect and also diffuses the light well enough. Installation Window films are easy to apply and to remove. We supply full installation instructions. Environmental The latex inks used in our prints are certified to comply with the Nordic Swan Environmental Standard. Our inks are odorless, with a very high durability, all wastes being responsibly disposed of.
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Blinds Details How about decorating your windows with printed blinds? Imagine creating an unexpected view instead of the dull image seen through your windows! High quality blinds are printed on one side made of a high grade fabric. Then, the blinds are equipped with all the fittings needed for installation. Our bespoke blinds are made to fit your requested size. Sizes The blinds are available in bespoke sizes ranging up to 250x250cm. Options There are two options available for the blinds produced by us. You can choose between standard transparency fabric or blackout blinds.
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Installation Our printed blinds come with the roller blind system included together with all the components needed for hanging. Environmental The latex inks used in our prints are certified to comply with the Nordic Swan Environmental Standard. Our inks are odorless, with a very high durability, all wastes being responsibly disposed of.
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Collections Our collections are curated from a wide range of amazing resources. With over 10,000 items available, our collections include artworks signed by Romanian and foreign artists, images and famous art reproductions, all selected according with the last trends in wallart industry.
Abstract
Animals
Architecture
Botanical
Cuisine
photography
Decorative
Figurative
Fine art
Floral
Illustration
Maps
Nature
Pop art
Retro
Transport
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Contacts
Online You can visit the company’s website to find out more about our products and services.
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Trade GAP is an active player on the retail market. Our products can be found in the most important furniture and Home&DIY stores from Europe. We create and develop long term partnerships with a range of related businesses including retailers, interior designers and architects. For more details please contact Tamara HEREPEAN at: Phone: +40 265 264121, +40 365 430777 E-mail: tamara@gap-art.com
Offices 13 Marasesti Square 540327 Tirgu Mures Mures, ROMANIA Phone: +40 265 264121 Fax: +40 265 254191 Mobile: +40 730 124082 E-mail: office@gap-art.com
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