UNICOAT: dog photo on wooden plate

Video with Andreshtjan · Slovenian and English versions

A wooden plate becomes a personal picture

In the episode I show the way from the prepared wooden plate to the photo of the black retriever on the wall. UNICOAT is an inkjet ink acceptance coating: before printing, prepare the surface to accept the ink more evenly. The natural structure of wood thus becomes part of the final product.

Preparation, application and drying

Keep the wood clean, dry and properly smooth. I apply the coating evenly and first I check the test piece. Apply and prepare the product to the instructions on the packaging. The drying time depends on the thickness of the layer, the absorbency of the substrate, temperature and moisture; I only print on a properly dried coating.

The animated video shortens the individual steps. For actual work, the guidelines for the coating used and the concrete basis are not the length of each scene.

Appropriate printing path

A rigid wooden plate requires a printer or a customized system that allows such an object and the correct distance to the print head. I do not burden a regular desktop printer with a paper tray with a wooden plate. Before final printing I check the grip of the coating, acceptance of ink and photo details.

Footprint Protection and Pack Selection

After drying the press, I can add the appropriate finishing protection PrintGuard. UNICOAT prepares the base against printing and the protective spray protects the final footprint; the actual durability depends on ink, material and use. I connected all three UNICOAT packages with matte and excellent protection so you can choose a combination for your project.

For the first test, the packaging is practically smaller and for regular work larger. The best way to estimate the use is on one test piece. Below are answers on application, drying, wood and protection.

Social media publications

• TickTok – Slovenian
• Instagram – Slovenian
• Facebook – Slovenian
• YouTube – Slovenian
• TickTock – English
• YouTube – English

Related products and services

• UNICOAT photo coating for unique paper and fabrics 250g
• UNICOAT photo coating for unique papers and fabrics 500g
• UNICOAT photo coating for unique paper and fabrics 1000g
• MATT effect print protection spray 400ml
• GLOSS effect print protection spray 400ml

Related documentation

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is UNICOAT photocoat and what is it for?
• Can I print UNICOAT on any material?
• Why is UNICOAT especially useful for printing photos on wood?
• How do I properly prepare the wood before applying UNICOAT?
• After coating, can I insert a wooden plate into a plain inkjet printer?
• How do I apply UNICOAT and how long is it drying?
• Is UNICOAT printing waterproof and durable?
• Why do I have to use PrintGuard spray after printing?
• Which UNICOAT pack to choose and how much surface area can I coat?

An animated presentation is prepared with the help of artificial intelligence. Check the detailed instructions and conditions with related documentation and concrete equipment.