Best Personalized Map Reviews 2018

The price of a personalized map is determined by a few factors. While it is important that you don’t go above your budget, you should also buy the right map for its purpose. The factors that affect the price of a personalized map include the type, size, material and finish. It also important to decide if you want a frame or unframed map, as a framed personalized map usually costs more than an unframed one.

The prices of detailed and stylish personalized maps range from $15 to about $120. The greatest determinants of price are the materials and the presence or absence of frames. There are also a lot of cheap personalized maps out there. We decided not to add them to our top five reviews, because we wanted to feature only those that offer value for money while keeping you happy and satisfied.

Buying the right personalized maps for your needs may be a bit daunting, but once you know exactly what to look for, your selection process becomes a bit easier and a lot faster. These unique features should be considered before purchasing a personalized item:

• Material
• Personalization options
• Frames
• Print size
• Color

There are numerous materials used in the construction of personalized maps, and they have their advantages and disadvantages. The common materials include foam board, paper and canvas, while the less common include wood, cork boards, digital maps and home items. Personalized maps made from foam and cork boards allow the use of pins on them without causing damage. But while cork board is long-lasting, the foam board can easily be damaged. For both boards, repeated pinning usually leads to the destruction of the map surface.

Maps made from paper can be framed easily, but they are also easily damaged and must be protected from sunlight and moisture. Personalized maps made from canvas are usually very attractive, easily framed and not susceptible to damage. This makes them well-sought-after. The only disadvantage is that they cost more than paper maps. The least popular are those made from wood. They are usually attractive and long-lasting, but you cannot use pins to personalize the map, as the hard surface won’t allow it.

The concept behind personalized maps is that they can be customized. There are several personalization options that help increase the uniqueness and sentimental value of the maps. Maps with personalized plaques are most common. They feature a blank plaque area on the map. After ordering, you can choose what to be written on the map, depending on the character limit set by the brand. Another common option is personalization with pins. Some personalized maps come with a set of pins you can use to mark the map. You can assign each colored pin to a different activity. For example, white pins could be for places traveled to, red pins for places you would like to go, and blue pins for where you are currently. The number of pins included in the package varies from brand to brand. While some have up to 100 pins, others have fewer than 50 pins.

There are personalized maps for kids. These maps come with different shapes and colors of stickers, and allow kids to build and customize the maps as they deem fit. There are also digital personalized maps that can be created with software programs. These programs offer users an increased number of personalization options. You can select the exact region to be depicted on the map and add multiple overlays. After customizing it to your taste, you can print the personalized map with the aid of a high-quality inkjet printer and then frame it.

A frame is usually necessary because it helps preserve the lifespan of the map by protecting it from damage. It also increases the attractiveness of the map. There are different types of frame materials and thickness. Most frames are made of wood and are two inches thick. The other dimensions, such as the height and length, are usually dependent on the dimension of the personalized map. Other frame materials include metal, plastic and rubber.

Personalized maps come in different sizes and weights. While some measure up to 38 x 22 inches and weigh 12 ounces, others measure less than 8 x 10 inches and weigh less than four ounces. Before purchasing a map, it is important to consider the wall space of the room you intend to put it in. Frames increase the overall dimension and weight of the personalized map. When it comes to color, there are numerous available options. Most personalized brands are usually available in at least five colors. The digital personalized maps have the most colors available. For kids and teenagers, there are personalized maps available in gender-neutral colors.

The ease of cleaning and maintenance depends on the finish of the personalized map. Laminated maps, and maps made from canvas, can easily be wiped with a dry cloth. Most maps, especially the framed maps, come already assembled and can just be hung with the aid of screws. Others may be taped or pinned to the wall. It is important to protect paper maps from moisture and sunlight. If exposed to sunlight, the map can easily discolor, while it can get torn if exposed to moisture.