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type: faq
title: "Can spot UV go on uncoated paper?"
description: "No, Spot UV cannot be applied to uncoated paper. The UV coating needs a sealed surface to sit on and cure properly, and uncoated stock soaks it in instead."
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timestamp: 2026-10-20T21:01:19.542Z
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  - resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finish/can-you-spot-uv-uncoated-paper
    title: "Can spot UV go on uncoated paper?"
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---

# Can spot UV go on uncoated paper?

No, Spot UV cannot be applied to uncoated paper. The UV coating needs a sealed surface to sit on and cure properly, and uncoated stock soaks it in instead. Spot UV does work on coated and laminated stocks. Stock Spot UV? Uncoated No Silk coated Yes Gloss coated Yes Matte coated Yes Silk laminated Yes Velvet laminated Yes

| Stock | Spot UV? |
| --- | --- |
| Uncoated | No |
| Silk coated | Yes |
| Gloss coated | Yes |
| Matte coated | Yes |
| Silk laminated | Yes |
| Velvet laminated | Yes |

[Order velvet laminated](https://www.4over4.com/product/velvet-laminated)

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