UV & Laminate Coating

Digital Printing

UV Coating

UV Coating is done through a process that combines a polymer resin and ultraviolet light. Liquid polymer resin covers the product, and then ultraviolet light helps turn the resin into a solid. UV coating serves as a direct replacement for lamination and provides the following benefits:

  • Protective Covering (including against scratching and fingerprints)
  • Higher Vibrancy
  • Richer Colours

The coating is a glossy finish.

LAMINATION

Lamination is the classic method of protecting printed materials. In either a hot or cold process (depending on nature of the material being laminated), a film is spread across the product. That film acts as a physical barrier between the material, and events such as water damage and physical damage. It can also help prevent against UV radiation damage such as sunlight. And the laminate comes with three different finish options to further enhance your printed item; Matte, Soft Touch & high Gloss

PROS AND CONS

Westmount Signs and Printing is able to help you design or fully create any graphics, logos and printed material your business may need. Our graphical design experts can create stunning digital printed materials in order to give your business a competitive edge.

UV Coating Pros:

  • Low cost per unit
  • No additional cutting/trimming is required after coating has been applied
  • Fast

Cons:

  • Higher initial cost (one time cost)
  • Ventilation is required to protect from harmful fumes during the process


Laminate Pros:

  • Low initial setup cost
  • Low setup requirements
  • Optional edge seal to further weatherproof item
  • Different finishing options like matte, soft-touch or gloss

Cons:

  • Higher cost per unit
  • Additional trimming may be required

CONCLUSION

UV Coatings or a Laminate will give you a distinctive look to stand out from the crowd. UV coating is the lower cost option but has a limited finish option of gloss, whereas lamination gives you the choice of finish such as matte, soft-touch, or a high gloss. Both add a good amount of durability to any digital printing project.

WESTMOUNT: THE ONLY SUPPLIER YOU NEED

Westmount Signs is highly experienced in all things signs and printing. Our team of experts can offer a full array of solutions on top of banners to get your business the visibility it needs. We save you time by managing all aspects of every signage, graphics, and printing project for you. Check out what our customers have to say about us here. We also install, service, and maintain all of your signage products.

Westmount Signs is committed to being the only provider you need for affordable and professional signs. We respond to all customer requests within one business day of receiving them. We also save you time by managing every detail of the process for you. Check out what our customers have to say about us by clicking here! We also install, service, and maintain all of your signage products.