---
type: faq
title: "Can you write on UV-coated business cards?"
description: "Not on a fully UV-coated surface. UV coating cures into a hard, non-porous shine, so standard ballpoint and gel inks bead up, smear, or never fully dry. If"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/business-cards/can-you-write-on-uv-coated-business-cards
tags: ["Business Stationery", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# Can you write on UV-coated business cards?

Not on a fully UV-coated surface. UV coating cures into a hard, non-porous shine, so standard ballpoint and gel inks bead up, smear, or never fully dry. If

Part of the **Business Stationery** hub. See [all faq concepts](index.md).

- Page type: faq
- Hub: Business Stationery
- URL: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/business-cards/can-you-write-on-uv-coated-business-cards