Lamination Printing: Enhancing Your Print with Durability and Style

In the context of laminated printing, sometimes you have a great design and want to make it even better, which involves laminating the prints. From business cards to flyers, posters, and even customised prints, lamination can simply add the professional look desired. We can, therefore, provide laminated printing solutions for your printed products within London at our printing company, Exact Print.

Below, you will find all about laminating, regardless of the type of lamination, such as matt lamination, the opportunities that lamination could open to a piece of paper, and why you should choose us as your partners in printing and laminating.

What is Lamination?

Lamination is the use of a plastic covering on the printed material that will prevent the material from being damaged or coming into contact with water even if it is used frequently. Unlike most print mediums, this lamination process secures your prints in a manner that makes them look even more professional. Laminated prints are not only harder and thicker than non-laminated ones, but can possess either a glossy or non-glossy surface, based on the kind of lamination for paper that is selected.

From protecting an employment letter to producing an attractive business card to improving an attractive business flyer, lamination is the perfect answer.

The Types of Lamination

There are two main types of lamination for paper: gloss and matt lamination. Each has its unique characteristics and advantages:

Gloss Lamination: These laminations entail providing your printed materials with a sheen, reflective surface that emphaises colours. Glossy is ideal for prints that are to be noticed: fliers, postcards, and product labelling.

Matt Lamination: On the other hand matt lamination offer a matt non-glossy finish which adds a polished look to your prints. It is suitable for professionalism in presentations or in designing any brochure or business card.

We offer both matte and glossy finishes at Exact Print and give you a choice based on what you prefer for your prints to be just perfect.

The Lamination Process: How It Works

Lamination on the other hand is done after your print is done or may be part way the print process. Here’s a quick rundown of how we laminate your paper:

1. Selection of Film: Depending on if the client wants a glossy or matt lamination finish, we choose the right lamination film. This film can be applied to be relatively thin depending on the amount of protection required and or the various types of finishes needed.

2. Application: This is then sealed on your printed material by using a heated roller on the chosen film. It also makes it easy for the lamination to stick on the paper firmly thus offering it protection from the water, dirt and any scratch that may be on the paper.

3. Trimming: When using the lamination film the excess edges are cut off as required to get a good finish. This step is especially important in laminating a paper that will be used for presentation or other essential papers.

Advantages of Laminating a Paper

Why should you laminate a paper or print is a reasonable question? There are several key benefits:

1. Protection: Lamination work increases the protection of your prints from water, abrasion, and even from tears. These principles are especially critical for high-touch point items such as menus, instructional documents or flyers.

2. Durability: These kinds of prints are extremely durable because they are simultaneously laminated. They can withstand abrasive use making them okay for use in outside events, trade fair items or anything that will be exposed to the outside weathering.

3. Enhanced Appearance: Laminated printing gives the final touches and makes your prints look more professional. Regardless of the choice made between the glossy or the matt lamination, the end product would appear more professional and visually appealing.

4. Easy to Clean: These are laminated materials on the interior and have easy cleaning and maintenance. 

Here is one of the major advantages of deciding to print and laminate with us: we will make your prints look outstanding and give them a longer life.

Paper for Lamination

When it comes to laminated prints the kind of paper used definitely has a bearing on all of it. Coated and glossy paperweights are more appropriate for lamination because the plastic coat will have a hard surface to bond on. Generally, for most laminated prints at Exact Print, we advise clients to use paper weight of at least 170gsm, although we have many varieties for you.

In lamination for paper, we provide several types of finishing which suit specific designs and business requirements.

Where do you get things Laminated?

If you are wondering, where you can get your prints laminated , then the answer is simple, check out Exact Print. We offer quality lamination services in London; for online orders, we deliver your laminated prints to your doorstep. Thus regardless of whether you need guarding a single document for personal use or you are a firm that requires laminating multiple documents, we shall sort you.

This is because we have fully equipped ourselves with high-quality lamination materials and the ability to handle short turnaround jobs. For clients based in London, we provide you with same-day and next-day printing services so that your prints are available when you require them.

Why Choose Exact Print for Lamination?

Exact Print is a unique print shop that provides various laminated printing services for businessmen and customers. Here’s why you should choose us:

1. High-Quality Materials: As for our laminating services we only select high-quality materials to guarantee that your prints are both long-lasting and well-done.

2. Quick Turnaround: The service delivery we offer has been designed to facilitate fast delivery to all our clients in London and other regions in the UK.

3. Custom Solutions: Our services are personalised and customised depending on the surface finish of the paper you require matt or gloss and depending on the surface area in the form of standard or customised papers.

4. Eco-Friendly Options: In lamination, we give options that are usable sustainably by protecting your prints while at the same time meeting environmental conservation standards.

So what are you waiting for!!

Laminating a paper can make a world of difference to your printed materials. Whether you’re looking for added durability, protection, or simply a polished finish, laminate printing is a must. At Exact Print, we specialise in providing custom lamination for paper, offering both gloss and matt lamination to suit your needs. Our lamination process is designed to deliver high-quality results every time, ensuring that your prints stand the test of time.

So, the next time you're wondering where you get things laminated, choose Exact Print for reliable, fast, and professional laminated printing solutions.

FAQs

1. What is lamination printing and why is it important?

The lamination printing method applies protective plastic to prints that leads to longer-lasting business cards as well as waterproof materials and professional presentations for all printed pieces.

2. What is the difference between gloss and matte lamination?

Laminating your materials with gloss produces shiny results while using matte lamination creates non-reflective finishes for an upscale professional appearance.

3. When selecting paper for lamination, which option should be chosen?

Laminated materials benefit from coated and glossy paper exceeding 170gsm weight because it produces both strength in bonding and superior long-term quality.

4. Where can I find top-quality laminated printing services in London?

Exact Print provides London residents with professional lamination at same-day and next-day delivery times to produce permanently protected prints that meet every requirement.