Why canvas needs a liquid laminate
Canvas prints are meant to be stretched, wrapped around frames and handled. Film laminates can struggle with that: they can crease, lift at the edges or crack where the canvas folds over the stretcher bars. A liquid laminate is applied as a coating and dries to a flexible protective layer that moves with the canvas. Pluss holds exclusive UK and mainland Europe distribution of the Marabu liquid laminate range (ClearStar), which includes coatings developed specifically for canvas and fine art.
ClearShield Type C
ClearShield Type C is the ClearShield variant for canvas. Like the rest of the ClearShield family it contains UV inhibitors, is non-yellowing, exterior durable and flexible. The ClearShield range is offered in matt, satin, semi-gloss and gloss finishes; call us to confirm which finishes are currently available in Type C.
ClearJet Fine Art
ClearJet is formulated for prints made with water-based or water-sensitive inks. ClearJet Fine Art is the version for fine art work. ClearJet is available in gloss, semi-gloss and low gloss, and in aerosol, litre and gallon sizes, so you can choose between a quick spray finish for occasional pieces and bulk containers for regular production.
Which one should I use?
| ClearShield Type C | ClearJet Fine Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Designed for | Canvas | Fine art prints with water-based or water-sensitive inks |
| Key properties | UV inhibitors, non-yellowing, exterior durable, flexible | Suited to water-sensitive ink sets |
| Finishes | From the ClearShield range: matt, satin, semi-gloss, gloss | Gloss, semi-gloss, low gloss |
| Formats | Call for current sizes | Aerosol, litre, gallon |
If you are unsure, tell us your printer, ink set and canvas and we will recommend the right coating.
Benefits of liquid lamination for fine art
- Apply by hand or roller; a machine is only needed for heavy use.
- Flexible coating that will not crack when the canvas is stretched.
- Resistant to abrasion, water and chemicals.
- Less waste than film lamination.
- A choice of sheens to suit the artwork.
Works with PremierArt
Pluss is one of two UK distributors of PremierArt fine art papers and canvas from Premier Imaging. Liquid laminates are a natural partner for PremierArt canvas, giving photographers and artists a complete print-and-protect workflow from one supplier.
Read our guide to applying liquid laminate before your first job, and see fine art paper vs canvas if you are still choosing your media.
Who it is for
Canvas coatings are used by photographers, picture framers, giclée studios and exhibitions. See all liquid lamination applications, or go back to the liquid lamination overview.
Speak to the team
For current pricing, sizes and availability, call 01252 624411 or email sales@landoruk.com.