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Coating protects from UV and scratches

Both coatings provide protection from

  • UV light
  • Moisture and humidity
  • Abrasion
  • Air-born contaminants

Glamour II

  • Works best with Canvas (heavy coat) and fine art paper (light spray coat)
  • Has adjustable gloss
  • Offers the best protection from physical damage
  • Cannot be used with Luster photo paper

Print Shield

  • Works best with Luster photo paper
  • Has little effect on the surface feel and look of the paper or canvas
  • Does not protect as well as Glamour II

Glamour II Giclée Veneer

We spray this coating on canvas and fine art paper after printing at no extra charge. Glamour™ II has been developed by Breathing Color to protect, preserve and enhance fine art and photographic prints. It is a non-yellowing, water-based varnish that enhances the color of pigmented inks on matte media and increases resistance to UV light that causes image fading. It will also protect your expensive prints against moisture and abrasion. You can find more information on this product at InkJetArt.com and Breathingcolor.com.

Adjustable gloss

There is both a matte and gloss version of Glamour II, and they can be mixed together. We usually apply the matte to canvas prints so they retain the non-reflective properties we like. However, as we discussed in connection with our luster photo paper, there is a compromise between a matte surface and good blacks. We can adjust your prints to be matte, matte/gloss mix, or gloss. Please specify your preference on the options page when placing your order, or email us later. You can also request our free sample pack showing our different papers and coatings.


PremierArt Print Shield

Free samples

We provide 3x3-inch free samples of the three papers we offer and the different coatings. These will be shipped with your first order, or you can request that we send them in advance.


PremierArt Print Shield is a lacquer-based spray designed specifically for all ink jet prints. It offers protection from light, water, moisture, airborne contaminants and, fingerprints. Testing by Wilhelm Imaging Research indicated significant increases in print permanence ratings. We use this on our Luster photo paper. The Print Shield has little effect on the surface properties of the paper: The Luster paper remains glossy with deep blacks and bright colors.

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