--- type: faq-hub title: "Finish" description: "Finish FAQ: soft touch coating versus lamination, raised spot UV, one-sided lamination and embossing over black ink." resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finish tags: ["faq-hub"] generated: by: "process:4over4-mapp-build" at: 2026-10-20T21:15:07.567Z timestamp: 2026-10-20T21:15:07.567Z sources: - resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finish title: "Finish" status: stable --- # Finish Finish FAQ: soft touch coating versus lamination, raised spot UV, one-sided lamination and embossing over black ink. 73 answers about finish. - [What's the difference between soft touch coating and soft touch lamination?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finish/what-s-the-difference-between-soft-touch-coating-and-soft-touch-lamination) - [What is Raised Spot UV and how does it differ from regular printing?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finish/what-is-raised-spot-uv-and-how-does-it-differ-from-regular-printing) - [Should I use lamination on both sides if only one side has colored printing?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finish/should-i-use-lamination-on-both-sides-if-only-one-side-has-colored-printing) - [Is it possible to embrosse on top of printed black ink?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finish/is-it-possible-to-embrosse-on-top-of-printed-black-ink) - [What is the finished size of a scored and folded card?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finish/what-is-the-finished-size-of-a-scored-and-folded-card) - [What size is A5, and how does it differ from standard sizes?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finish/what-size-is-a5-and-how-does-it-differ-from-standard-sizes) - [What's the difference between matte coated and semi-coated paper?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finish/what-s-the-difference-between-matte-coated-and-semi-coated-paper) - [Can very small design elements be printed with gold foil?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finish/can-very-small-design-elements-be-printed-with-gold-foil) - [Is 13oz smooth blockout vinyl a matte or glossy finish?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finish/is-13oz-smooth-blockout-vinyl-a-matte-or-glossy-finish) - [What is the difference between standard gloss and high gloss UV coating?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finish/what-is-the-difference-between-standard-gloss-and-high-gloss-uv-coating) - [Can raised spot UV be applied to uncoated cardstock?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finish/can-raised-spot-uv-be-applied-to-uncoated-cardstock) - [Can I use laser cutting for thick cardstock like 24pt ultra-thick stock?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finish/can-i-use-laser-cutting-for-thick-cardstock-like-24pt-ultra-thick-stock) - [What happens if I print with very heavy ink coverage on soft touch stock?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finish/what-happens-if-i-print-with-very-heavy-ink-coverage-on-soft-touch-stock) - [Will linen paper show scuff marks when die-cut?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finish/will-linen-paper-show-scuff-marks-when-die-cut) - [What is the difference between Gloss and Uncoated cover stock?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finish/what-is-the-difference-between-gloss-and-uncoated-cover-stock) - [Can foil printing be combined with colored card stock?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finish/can-foil-printing-be-combined-with-colored-card-stock) - [Does UV gloss coating make paper too stiff to roll?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finish/does-uv-gloss-coating-make-paper-too-stiff-to-roll) - [What paper should I use if I want to print a QR code?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finish/what-paper-should-i-use-if-i-want-to-print-a-qr-code) - [What happens to text during the embossing process?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finish/what-happens-to-text-during-the-embossing-process) - [Is 14pt Gloss Cover stock thick enough for ID badges?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finish/is-14pt-gloss-cover-stock-thick-enough-for-id-badges) - [What paper type should I choose for a matte finish heavy card stock?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finish/what-paper-type-should-i-choose-for-a-matte-finish-heavy-card-stock) - [What paper should I use for a matte finish with a premium thickness and cream color?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finish/what-paper-should-i-use-for-a-matte-finish-with-a-premium-thickness-and-cream-co) - [What does lamination add to cards-does it increase stiffness or just protect the print?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finish/what-does-lamination-add-to-cards-does-it-increase-stiffness-or-just-protect-the) - [Can I write on uncoated soft touch paper with ink-based pens?](https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finish/can-i-write-on-uncoated-soft-touch-paper-with-ink-based-pens) ## Didn't find your answer? Our team replies within 24 hours. [Submit a ticket](https://www.4over4.com/company/contact)