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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: jim t on April 21, 2009, 03:53:16 pm

Title: laminating
Post by: jim t on April 21, 2009, 03:53:16 pm

Do I need expensive tools to dry mount or laminate?

I'd like to protect an image for outdoor use and was wondering if I could apply some sort of film onto a print with a cheaper heat gun or something.

Title: laminating
Post by: framah on April 21, 2009, 04:32:37 pm

Yes, you do ... and no you can't.

You need a heat press which puts out an even heat and pressure to assure the proper adhesion. A heat gun can't do that.

Take it to a framer and pay them to do it right.

Title: laminating
Post by: jim t on April 21, 2009, 08:56:19 pm

Anyone experience mounting to hardboard outdoors?

I was also thinking of using vinyl adhesive paper and liquid laminate with clearstar for protection.  

Would this solution hold up to outdoor weather..?

Title: laminating
Post by: petermarrek on April 21, 2009, 08:58:45 pm

You also want to make sure that the laminating film you use is not PVC based because it will be water resistant, not waterproof. You should use a polypropylene based film and make sure that your print is perfectly dry before laminating to prevent bubbles from forming beneath the laminate. Peter