Coating for Photo and Art Prints
Print Shield Inkjet Spray Coating
PremierArt Print Shield spray for your photo and art prints. Recommended to coat photo papers, matte papers, cotton based papers.
Need to Coat Canvas? Use Eco Print Shield roll-on coating.
PremierArt™ Print Shield Spray is a lacquer based protective coating for inkjet prints. Its low solids formulation maintains the original look of the surface of the print and eliminates gloss differential common with pigmented inks. Perfect for any fine art ink jet print that needs protection. Also works great with RC photo papers.
Low solids formula keeps original paper look and feel! This product pairs nicely with photo and art papers where you want to add extra protection from UV, atmospheric pollution, and moisture.
In-Depth - Read "Does Using Print Shield Alter Colors?" by BSL Prints
Features
- UV blocker doubles the lightfast rating.
- Non-yellowing formula for longer lasting prints.
- Excellent for the elimination of gloss differential
- Used on all photographic medias and keeps the original surface texture
- Rated by Wilhelm Research to increase print longevity
THIS PRODUCT SHIPS VIA GROUND ONLY -
Available only to the 48 United States.
Print Shield should ONLY be used in a well ventilated area. Do not use in an enclosed space, room, area. Example - Do not use this product in a room with closed windows or doors. Use where there is a large amount of circulating fresh air.
Specifications
PremierArt Print Shield Spray Aerosol Can 400ml
Tips and Important Information
Print Shield should ONLY be used in a well ventilated area. Do not use in an enclosed space, room, area. Example - Do not use this product in a room with closed windows or doors. Use where there is a large amount of circulating fresh air.
Red River Paper expressly denies any responsibility for misuse (intentional or otherwise) of this product. Read the directions. Prepare your work space properly. Pay attention. Enjoy a job well done.
Spray Techniques and Patterns
- Proper spray technique is very important to achieve a good finish.
- Always spray at a distance of 6 to 8 inches from your print.
- Keep the nozzle vertical and parallel to your target throughout each entire pass.
- Make sure that your wrist remains firm during each pass.
- More detailed spraying can be done with the nozzle tip as close as 2 inches from your print.
- Begin spraying only after your pass begins and stop before stopping your motion.
- Do not angle the nozzle upward or downward while spraying. Angled spraying will develop an uneven buildup.
- Overlap your passes approximately 50% for an even finish.
Horizontal Spray Pattern
- Over spray the end of the print, then return to the left with 50% overlapped on the first pass and with 50% on the untreated media.
- Repeat overlapping pattern until the whole print is sprayed.
- *Alternative: Spray 2 passes at start and end, with 50% overlap on all other passes.
Vertical Spray Pattern
- Start in the upper left corner.
- Spray in a VERTICAL direction down with the 50% of the spray on the print and 50% overlapped over the edge.
- Return to the top with 50% overlapped the first pass and 50% on untreated (once coated) media.
- Repeat until the whole print is sprayed.
- Dry completely, (when coating becomes clear).
- Higher humidity will take longer.
- The next coat can be applied when the second coating is dry to the touch and the milky white appearance has disappeared 20 minutes minimum.
Clean Up of Print Shield
Should you have overspray that needs to be removed, here are some tips:
- Fill a cup with 1/2” of lacquer thinner or Roller and Brush Cleaner.
- Swirl cleaning fluid around inside of cup several times.
- Spray into disposable rags for 20 seconds.
- Empty and repeat.
- Ventilate and dispose of the rags immediately.
Warning: Do not leave rags piled up due to the danger of spontaneous combustion.
