---
type: faq
title: "Can raised spot UV be applied to uncoated cardstock?"
description: "No. Raised spot UV needs a sealed, coated surface to hold the raised gloss, so it cannot be applied to uncoated or cotton stocks. Those surfaces absorb the"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finish/can-raised-spot-uv-be-applied-to-uncoated-cardstock
tags: ["Finish", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# Can raised spot UV be applied to uncoated cardstock?

No. Raised spot UV needs a sealed, coated surface to hold the raised gloss, so it cannot be applied to uncoated or cotton stocks. Those surfaces absorb the

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