RAM Printing recommends a varnish or an aqueous coating anytime your project has heavy ink coverage. At the very least, either will act as a protective coating to help eliminate offset, scratching, and rub off. An aqueous coating is used as an all over coating and is best for minimizing fingerprints on coated stocks. We have limited capabilities for doing "spot" aqueous coating.

No. We coat most every job with a satin aqueous coating at no extra charge to yield greater durability, faster drying time, and a 'classier' look. If you would like a gloss coating instead of satin, there is a flat $20 fee regardless of the size of the job. Please let us know up front if you do not want your job coated. Note that letterhead and envelopes are never coated. See similar questions...

They are many differences, but the biggest is that ceramics are designed to reduce radiated heat as well as prevent corrosion. See similar questions...

A simple way of visualizing the differences are the difference between oil based paint and latex based paint. Oil based paint needs paint thinner for cleanup, while latex based paint can be cleaned up with soapy water. A more comprehensive explanation is the base of a lacquer base coating is usually derived from petroleum or alcohol, while aqueous based solutions are made with water as the main ingredient. See similar questions...

With electrocoating, a positive charge is applied to the paint bath and a negative charge is applied to the parts to be coated. The paint particles are suspended in water. Also, the paint is a special formula that allows an electric current to travel from one paint particle to another until it reached the part where the paint particles electrically attach themselves to the surfaces of the part. See similar questions...

We recommend painters using alkyd resin painting mediums wait three months before varnishing. Painters using an oil and damar mix in their painting mediums should wait six months. But, if an artist has a painting that is only dry on the surface and that painting is sold, we recommend the artist varnish only with Gamvar Picture Varnish. For this purpose, thin Gamvar with approximately 20% Gamsol or other high quality Odorless Mineral Spirits (OMS) to make a very light coating. See similar questions...

Use an ample amount to completely cover the cold sore and the area around the cold sore for best results. Per package directions, rub in gently, but completely. See similar questions...

Paint is normally classified as a cosmetic film that gives limited protection from corrosion for a limited amount of time. Paint is usually a one-component system that cures when exposed to oxygen, moisture, UV light, or the evaporation of solvent or water. See similar questions...

In order to achieve optimum long term results and ensure maximum product characteristics, the final coating thickness must be 1.0 mm (0.039"). On horizontal surfaces this value is normally reached in 5 very full layers, or 7/8 layers (thinned) on vertical surfaces. The COELAN? must be thinned by +/- 25 % to prevent dripping. Only use the special COELAN? THINNER. COELAN? can be thinned to work more easily but always apply a rich full coat in order to get the best results. See similar questions...

In the sulfuric acid anodizing process, the aluminum workpiece is placed in an acid-based electrolyte. An electric current is then passed through the part. During theoxidation process, the workpiece is coated with a hard, porous oxide layer. Organiccoatings or dyes of various colors can thus be applied to the aluminum outside surface. See similar questions...

A spot varnish is applied only to specific parts of a printed piece, to highlight those areas or add to the overall visual impact. See similar questions...

Don't varnish WoodBlocX. Water will get under the varnish and turn it black within a year. Unless you want to treat it like a boat and varnish it every year! Do paint WoodBlocX with any exterior wood paint if you want it coloured, or just leave it natural. The natural green colour will last for several years before fading to a grey. You can always paint it later when this occurs. See similar questions...

Yes, many of our artists and clients use their own varnishes and texturing medium and gels. We encourage experimentation and creativity with our prints. We are happy to make available to our clients, the same gicl?e glaze product we use everyday in our workflow. The water-based formula has been developed specifically for coating pigment based prints on fine art media. We sell it by the quart and gallon so you can bring it home and use it yourself. See similar questions...

with some oil based stains, varnishes contain ingredients that, not only smell and taste bad when heated, but also are very harmful if the fumes are inhaled. See similar questions...