---
type: faq
title: "Is gloss lamination the same as UV coating?"
description: "No, they are two different things. UV coating is a liquid cured with ultraviolet light, while gloss lamination is a physical film bonded to the paper. Lami"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/general/is-gloss-lamination-the-same-as-uv-coating
tags: ["Finish", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# Is gloss lamination the same as UV coating?

No, they are two different things. UV coating is a liquid cured with ultraviolet light, while gloss lamination is a physical film bonded to the paper. Lami

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