Opinions Wanted Liquid Laminator

[troyveluz]

I tired of spraying my canvas prints with liquid laminate and am looking for an alternative to spraying.
I do not have a clam shell vacuum press so I can not use film.
I saw this applicator from Drytac while doing some research: Drytac Elitecoater Video


Anyone uses this machine? Opinions?

Thanks in advance.

 

[CB Art & Framing]

There is canvas that does not need to be coated

 

[troyveluz]

There is canvas that does not need to be coated

Who makes this canvas and where can I buy them?

 

[CB Art & Framing]

Disclaimer-I'm not an expert.
It may depend on your brand of printer. I know Epson has some printers that have a "heat element" on outfeed and with appropriate canvas, no coating neccessary.
Also, I found this http://www.breathingcolor.com/action/bc_shop/310/
I recommend talking with them or your printer supplier.

 

[troyveluz]

Disclaimer-I'm not an expert.
It may depend on your brand of printer. I know Epson has some printers that have a "heat element" on outfeed and with appropriate canvas, no coating neccessary.
Also, I found this http://www.breathingcolor.com/action/bc_shop/310/
I recommend talking with them or your printer supplier.

Thanks for the suggestion but I do not have an Epson printer. I use Canon printers. I looked into and tested the Breathing Color canvas. Eventhough they say you do not need to laminate the canvas, I found that you still do have to laminate it.

 

[CB Art & Framing]

Why do you need to laminate? Is ink scratching on corners or edges when stretching?
Have you talked with Canon? Are you using correct ink?

 

[IFGL]

I used permajet canvas varnish, rolled on, this takes a bit of practice but with 2 coats the results are outstanding.