How to protect prints from different inks, printers and media, and what to check before you coat.
Every ink, printer and media behaves differently under a protective coating. These guides explain what to look out for with each one, and which Colourjet, Liquid Lamination or Phototex option suits the job.
Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always test a coating on a sample of your own print before running a full job. If you aren’t sure, send us the details of your printer, ink and media and we’ll advise.
Pigment inks are the most forgiving base for a protective coating. Here is how to get the best from Colourjet and liquid…
Read more →Dye inks give vivid colour but are more sensitive to light, moisture and solvents. Read this before you coat or laminate a…
Read more →Eco-solvent prints are tough, but coating them too early is the most common mistake. How to time, apply and check a protective…
Read more →Latex prints come off the printer dry and odourless, but they still benefit from protection in demanding locations. What to consider before…
Read more →UV-cured ink sits on top of the media as a hard film. That changes how coatings bond and what protection is worth…
Read more →The SureColor name spans several ink technologies. Work out which one your printer uses first, then choose how to protect the print.
Read more →Guidance on coating and protecting prints from Canon imagePROGRAF printers, from photographic and fine art output to technical and poster work.
Read more →HP Latex output is widely used for wallcoverings and interior graphics. Where a protective coating or Phototex adds value, and what to…
Read more →DesignJet printers have used both dye and pigment inks. Why that matters for coating, and how to protect posters, photos and display…
Read more →Roland printers are common in sign shops for eco-solvent and UV work. How to approach coating and protection for each.
Read more →Mimaki makes printers for many ink types. Landor has supplied and installed Mimaki machines, and here is how we approach protecting their…
Read more →Practical notes on coating and protecting output from Mutoh eco-solvent and UV printers, from vehicle graphics to display work.
Read more →Landor has a long history with OKI ColorPainter printers. Guidance on coating and protecting solvent and eco-solvent output from these machines.
Read more →Canvas prints are usually displayed without glass, so the surface takes all the wear. How to coat inkjet canvas for stretching and…
Read more →Resin-coated photo papers usually take a coating well, but drying, gloss changes and paper type all need attention. A practical guide.
Read more →Matte and cotton rag papers are the hardest media to coat well. When it makes sense, when it doesn't, and how to…
Read more →Printed self-adhesive vinyl is everywhere in signage and display. When liquid coating is a good alternative to overlaminate film, and what to…
Read more →From removable self-adhesive fabric to soft signage, printed textiles need protection that respects their texture and flexibility.
Read more →Printed wallpaper has to survive pasting, hanging and years of cleaning. How liquid lamination fits, and what to check on different wallcovering…
Read more →Banners are rolled, folded and hung outdoors. When a protective coating is worth adding to PVC or PVC-free banner, and how to…
Read more →Backlit graphics are judged with light shining through them. How a protective coating affects lightbox prints, and how to test it properly.
Read more →Mounted prints and direct-to-board work need a protective surface that goes on flat and evenly. Options for coating foamboard, aluminium composite and…
Read more →The finish you choose changes how colour, contrast and texture read. A practical guide to picking gloss, satin or matte protection for…
Read more →A coating changes how a print reflects light, which can shift colour. How to keep coated output on target with your RIP…
Read more →Solvent and water-based coatings each have strengths and limits. An even-handed look at how they differ and how to decide which suits…
Read more →Full solvent prints are built for outdoor work, but a solvent coating on top needs care. What to check before coating hard…
Read more →Dye-sublimation prints often should not be coated at all. Why, the few exceptions worth testing, and better ways to protect sublimated work.
Read more →White ink adds thickness and extra layers to a print, which changes how a coating behaves. What to watch for and how…
Read more →Metallic, fluorescent, gloss and texture inks rely on their surface for effect. How a coating can change that, and how to decide…
Read more →Landor's own guidance on coating prints from Canon Colorado roll printers, which use UVgel ink. Not endorsed by Canon; always test first.
Read more →Landor's own guidance on protecting rigid prints from Fujifilm Acuity UV flatbeds. Not endorsed by Fujifilm; test on your board and ink…
Read more →Printable polyester films are smooth, stable and often clear, which makes coating adhesion and clarity the things to test. Practical guidance.
Read more →Polypropylene and other synthetic papers are tear-resistant and water-resistant, but their plastic base can react to solvents. What to test before coating.
Read more →Blueback and poster papers are built to be cheap and short-lived. When a coating is worth adding, when it is not, and…
Read more →Printed magnetic sheet is handled, stacked and moved constantly. How a coating can help, and the bending, stacking and substrate points to…
Read more →Coating perforated one-way vision film usually fills the holes and spoils the see-through effect. When coating window film can work, and when…
Read more →Film laminate struggles on textured wallcoverings, which is where liquid coating is often the better fit. How to get even coverage into…
Read more →Solvent coatings and acrylic often do not mix, and glass is hard to coat well. An honest look at when coating direct-printed…
Read more →Wood and MDF are absorbent and variable, so a coating can soak in unevenly. How to seal, coat and test direct-printed timber…
Read more →Metallic and pearl photo papers rely on their surface sheen. How a coating can change that look, and how to protect them…
Read more →Baryta papers are prized for their surface, so coating them is a careful decision. What a coat can improve, what it changes,…
Read more →Running pigment, latex, eco-solvent and UV side by side means one coating process will not behave the same on everything. How to…
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