Aqueous Coating: Protect and Enhance Your Printed Materials

Aqueous coating is a water-based protective finish applied to printed materials to enhance durability, color vibrancy, and overall appearance. Catdi Printing in Houston, TX offers aqueous coating as a finishing option for business cards, brochures, postcards, catalogs, and more, giving your prints a professional edge that stands out.

Aqueous (AQ) coating is a clear, water-based finish applied to printed pieces immediately after printing. Unlike UV coating or lamination, aqueous coating is environmentally friendly, fast-drying, and compatible with most printing processes. It provides a protective barrier against fingerprints, smudging, and moisture while enhancing the visual appeal of your printed materials.

AQ coating is available in gloss, matte, and satin finishes, allowing you to achieve the exact look and feel your project requires. Gloss AQ coating intensifies colors and adds shine, matte AQ coating creates a soft, elegant appearance, and satin falls between the two for a refined, professional finish.

Adding aqueous coating to your print projects delivers measurable advantages in both appearance and longevity. Coated pieces resist scuffing during shipping and handling, maintain color intensity over time, and feel noticeably more substantial to the touch. These qualities make AQ-coated materials ideal for high-value marketing collateral.