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type: faq
title: "What is edge painting and how does it work?"
description: "Edge painting is a finishing option that adds a band of color to the cut edges of a printed piece, most often thick business cards. It turns the exposed pa"
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tags: ["Business Stationery", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
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# What is edge painting and how does it work?

Edge painting is a finishing option that adds a band of color to the cut edges of a printed piece, most often thick business cards. It turns the exposed pa

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