Whether you are wanting to add a layer of protection to your printed piece or create a graphic effect, Advanced Print and Finishing has multiple types of laminate to achieve your goals. We offer gloss, satin, soft touch and even dry erase laminate. Recommendations Depending on the end use of your project, we can recommend the correct thickness to meet your needs as well as if it needs to have a sealed edge or flush trim. Thicknesses range from 1.5 to 10 mil in one and two sided laminate. One sided laminate is used primarily for book covers and marketing pieces. Two sided laminate is more popular for menus and items that need to be water resistant. Other Options Other finishing options for laminate projects include: round cornering, plastic coil binding, grommeting and foil stamping. Since there are quite a few twists and turns to laminate projects we are always …
File Setup for Perfect Bound Books
File setup for perfect bound books can be a bit tricky at times. Accounting for all the variables such as paper thickness, page count, bleeds and hinge scores is necessary to have a quality end product. Here are a few tips to prepare your files: Set Up Tips for the Cover: We require a 3/8” trim on the top and bottom of the book cover. We require an 1/8” trim on the face of the cover. Keep critical text and graphics clear of the trim edges; pull in 1/4” (.25″ margin). If you have any questions about determining the spine thickness feel free to email our prepress department at prepress@advancedpf.com with the type of cover paper, text paper and page/sheet count to get an exact measurement. Set Up Tips for the Inside Pages: We require 1/8” trim on all sides of the book. Send collated slip sheeted sets if printing digitally. Keep …