Not all prints need protection – or perhaps not quite in the way you thought. Today, the low cost of printing and the simplicity of the technology make for a wide, easy and affordable choice. Yet no matter how advanced or low-cost the technology, long-lasting prints generally need some protection to extend their life, use and durability.
The traditional form of protection is, of course, film lamination. It does a good job of protecting almost any print, and film technology itself has advanced considerably. However, one of the few substrates where film lamination simply will not work is PVC banner. Here, the only answer is liquid lamination.
Using liquid laminate to protect and extend the life of your prints could hardly be simpler. No lamination equipment is needed and there is no capital outlay. Starting with a hand roller, simply roll a clear coat onto the surface of your print, and you can expect at least to double its life. It is as easy as painting a wall with emulsion. Self-levelling liquid laminate acts as a digital varnish, protecting your prints from pollution, water, chemical reactions from industrial chemicals, rain, abrasion and the UV light that can prematurely fade them.
Landor Liquid Lamination coating technology has been protecting inkjet prints for over 20 years. It is simple to use. If you do not want to use a hand roller, you can use a brush, paint pad or even spray equipment. If your workload and demand for longer-lasting prints increase, you can look at automated equipment such as the Landor advanced inkjet coaters.
You can choose a gloss, satin or matt finish. The higher the gloss, the greater the enhancement of the image. But you will certainly be able to double the life of a PVC print protected with a Landor Liquid Lamination coating. Remember that this added protection is relative to the life of an otherwise unprotected banner.
For more information, please contact Landor UK Ltd at info@landoruk.com or tel +44 1252 624 411.
