300GSM ARTPAPER AND MATT COATING PROFESSIONAL

To coat fine art papers and canvas prints has always been an industry standard, and has been a relatively easy process to perfect which we have detailed here and here. Timeless dries as a protective layer on top of your print which creates a barrier between the print and the elements. Having a true matte finish is a key advantage because you can now display your prints without glass, and the print will look just like it did when it came off your printer.Īlthough it may seem as if your print is “exposed” due to the lack of having a glass barrier, it is not the case. Our industry has waited too long for a true matte varnish, and with a strong investment and countless hours of R & D, we were able to make it happen. When Timeless Matte dries, it is perfectly clear and has no sheen to it, making it a true matte. But the main advantage is the finish of Timeless Matte.

Moreover, Timeless will protect your print from scuffing, moisture, abrasion and fading.

Timeless has a high level of UV inhibitors which offers incredible UV protection to your print without having to use UV printing ink or UV cured ink. This is where our Timeless Matte Varnish comes in. While glass will protect your print from moisture and scuffing, if will not protect against UV light. This has been an acceptable method for fine art paper, but is it the most cost effective? What are some disadvantages? To start, 1 clear disadvantage is cost.Īnother is UV protection. When displaying fine art paper prints, the traditional way has always been framing the print behind glass.

300GSM ARTPAPER AND MATT COATING PROFESSIONAL

If you’re looking for information on how long to dry your canvas prints, or how soon you can coat them, download our interview with professional printmaker Renée Besta by clicking here. The short answer to all of the above questions is “yes!” Let’s start by exploring the background and process and then get into the techniques and application. Can you display them without glass? Will they fade? Are they protected? What about the coating, does it dry clear? Can I sell my art like this? What about UV protection? With as many questions as there are on this topic we wanted to take the time to devote a blog post on the subject.

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