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  • how do i laminate without a laminator machine?

    Posted by Gary Paterson on 20 May 2008 at 15:51

    Hi guys and gals,

    I am in the process of producing a couple of internal small signs and 1 external sign that will be required to be up for a year or so. Also a couple of prints require laminated to give them some protection.

    I do not have room to install a large laminator and the prints are 800mm x 800mm.

    Does anybody know of an overlaminate that I can use that does not require a laminator and is easy(ish) to use?

    Richard Urquhart replied 17 years, 7 months ago 2 Members · 2 Replies
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  • Andy Gorman

    Member
    20 May 2008 at 16:22

    I suppose the easiest to apply by hand would be a regular clear calendared vinyl. Not the most optically clear though. I have even seen someone laminating using application fluid and a proper laminate. I suppose a solvent print should be waterproof enough for that!

  • Richard Urquhart

    Member
    20 May 2008 at 17:06

    I use meta mark over laminate applied wet and works a treat
    rich

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