---
type: faq
title: "What's the difference between coating and lamination on printed materials?"
description: "The core difference is what gets applied. Coating is a liquid layer applied directly to the printed surface, while lamination bonds a plastic film to the s"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/general/what-s-the-difference-between-coating-and-lamination-on-printed-materials
tags: ["Finish", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# What's the difference between coating and lamination on printed materials?

The core difference is what gets applied. Coating is a liquid layer applied directly to the printed surface, while lamination bonds a plastic film to the s

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