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LexJet Essentials: Marabu Liquid Laminates

Umbrellas. Seat belts. Sunscreen. A suit of armor. All of these are forms of protection. Everyone knows the importance of protection. So why do so many photographers pass up the opportunity to ensure their work last for generations?

Whether creating a family heirloom canvas wrap or a banner to celebrate a milestone birthday, Marabu has a liquid coating for you.

Marabu ClearShield Select is perfect for manual or automated applications and provides chemical and scratch resistance on rigid substrates, canvas, vinyl, and banners. It is available in gloss, semi-gloss or matte finishes.

Marabu StarlamOwn a StarLam? Marabu Clearshield Select for StarLam is your laminate of choice. It’s the same Clearshield formula, but with lower viscosity, so it works perfectly with roll-to-roll laminators like the StarLam 1600R.

The entire Marabu line of protective coatings offers you and your clients peace of mind, knowing that their images and artwork are safe for years to come.

Find your perfect protection on our website or call us at 800-453-9538, and one of our printing specialists will be happy to help. Want more information? Visit the Marabu booth at The LexJet Experience.

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Marabu Mara®Ban CS Anti-Microbial Additive Now Available from LexJet

Marabu Mara®Ban CS Anti-Microbial Additive

Laminates have long protected graphics from the elements, but now there’s an urgent need for anti-microbial protection, as well. To help combat the growth of microbes on coated surfaces, Marabu created Marabu Mara®Ban CS Anti-Microbial Additive, formulated to be used in conjunction with ClearShield Liquid Coatings.

It’s a simple two-part additive system that works with all ClearShield formulas and provides ongoing anti-microbial protection. This new additive is perfect for signage, wall coverings, and protective shields found in healthcare facilities, schools, restaurants, etc.

While Mara Ban CS helps safeguard against microbes, Marabu’s ClearShield line has been protecting wide-format graphics against UV-rays for years, as well as offering chemical and abrasion resistance.

Suggested applications include:

  • Banners
  • Wallcoverings
  • Floor graphics
  • Banner stands
  • Decals

Watch the video above to learn how to properly mix Mara®Ban CS Anti-Microbial Additive and your ClearShield liquid of choice.

If you are looking for this or other products to help create social distancing graphics and to meet health and safety guidelines, please give us a call at 800-453-9538 or visit the LexJet Resource page.

Posted on by Shellie Terry Posted in Tips & Tricks
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Quick Tip: How to Hand-roll Liquid Coating

If your next print is going to be exposed to the elements or needs extra handling — like wrapping it on stretcher bars — you’ll want to add a protective layer of coating to keep that print looking sharp for a longer duration. This is especially true for images and graphics output on an aqueous printer.

Liquid coating is a cost-effective option for print protection, and is especially handy for canvas prints that need to be gallery wrapped. Check out the video above to see how easy it is to get a consistent, even application of liquid coating that looks great and lasts.

At LexJet, we’ve got the most comprehensive line of print protection products from the brands you know and love: Marabu ClearShield and Sunset. Check out our Print Protection page and browse through out “Water Based Liquid” coatings to see all the options for everything from canvas and photos to signage and wallpaper.

Opt for a gloss option to bring out the density in blacks and a matte finish to cut down on glare. We’ve also got options for anti-graffiti and transit graphics.

A few more hand-rolling tips:

  • When rolling, opt for a high-density white foam roller to help reduce bubbling — these come in a variety of widths for your needs
  • When rolling on the coating, opt for two thinner coats, rather than one thick one
  • Overlap your coating in a few passes, but not so many that the coating becomes tacky or bumpy
  • Small bubbles should dissipate, but if you get larger ones, try blowing on them to remove them
  • Rinse your roller until the water runs clear, and you’ll be able to reuse your roller for about six months

Not sure which coating to choose? Give us a call at 800-453-9538 for some expert advice.