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Some canvas printers will tell you that the reason to laminate a canvas is to protect the colours from fading. But the truth is that even under a direct UV light, an un-laminated print will still hold its colour for decades and decades. In fact, the reasons to laminate a print are because:
- Protects the canvas from chipping and cracking
- Prevents mould / fungus from forming on the canvas
- Protects from airborne contaminants like cigarette smoke, cooking fumes, etc
- Colours are enriched
- Contrast is increased
- Allows the canvas to be wiped with a wet cloth to clean it
So if someone uses a 'pre-glossed' canvas and say that they don't 'need' to laminate their canvases, ask if that means it'll be protected from scratches and cracking, if you can wipe it down and if it has any anti-fungal properties to it. It's likely the answer will be 'no'. Also check to see if they charge extra for lamination.
Our Canson Infinity canvas, printed using a pigment ink, an laminated, has been independently tested by Wilhelm Research to last 100+ years. Those that don't laminate are possibly halving the longevity of their canvases.
There are a range of laminates and everyone uses a different brand, but they should all use either an acrylic laminate, or for humid locations (north of about Newcastle), a polyurethane laminate. Our laminate has proven high flexibility, UV blocking, scratch resistance and anti-fungal properties. It is also low-sheen and ultra clear. Is is sprayed on using a high volume, low pressure spraying system.
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