{"id":302,"date":"2019-05-18T05:01:45","date_gmt":"2019-05-18T05:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.printivity.com\/insights\/?p=302"},"modified":"2025-07-30T18:44:01","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T18:44:01","slug":"how-to-instantly-make-your-perfect-bound-book-stand-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insights.printivity.com\/how-to-instantly-make-your-perfect-bound-book-stand-out","title":{"rendered":"How to Instantly Make Your Perfect Bound Book Stand Out!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Perfect bound books have cardstock covers and are bound with glue along a squared spine. This type of binding<\/a> is known for giving off a clean, professional look; which is why it has received its bold name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a binding style that has been around for over a\ncentury, perfect bound books have become one of the most common types of\nbinding among amateur and professional publishers. So, what can you do to make\nyour book appear more valuable than your competitors?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The quickest way to catch a viewer\u2019s\nattention is add an extra coating to the covers! <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are not one, but two different ways that you can make\nyour covers shine and the colors pop! UV Gloss Coating and Lamination are the\ntwo most popular coatings that can improve the look of the covers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UV Gloss Coating is<\/strong> a liquid that is added to the paper after it has been printed on and cures under a UV light. Once the UV Gloss Coating<\/a> has cured, your prints are left with a high gloss look that can make any book stand out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most of the published books that you see on the bookshelves\nat bookstores typically have laminated covers. Lamination<\/strong> comes in two finishes, gloss and matte. Perfect\nbound books use a thin 1.3 mil laminate, which is perfect for protecting the\nbook covers while still having flexible properties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So which coating should you choose?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Both UV Gloss Coating and Lamination<\/a> will protect your book from scratching, sun damage, and give the covers a smooth, sleek feel. However, Lamination is a stronger, more durable material. So if you want your book to last throughout years of wear and tear, lamination would be the recommended coating. UV Gloss Coating is great for helping your covers stand out and making the colors pop, while on a budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Don\u2019t stop with the covers, you can\nchange the shape of the book!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rounded Corners <\/strong>are\na customization that requires a die-cutter to cut the corners in a 1\/8\u201d, \u00bc\u201d, or\n\u00bd\u201d radius. Besides being an aesthetic choice, rounding the corners of your book\ncan also have a practical advantage as well.  Rounding the corners of a children\u2019s book will\nhelp prevent the risk of injury and cuts due to the sharp corners. It will also\nreduce the possibility of the corners becoming bent or frayed like they would\nwith square corners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Once your covers customization has\nbrought in a new reader, keep them engaged with the feel of your book! <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One thing that you will want to budget for in your perfect bound\nbook is quality paper! A thin paper type can instantly make your well-designed book\nfeel cheap and poor quality. Spending a little extra on a 100 lb Gloss paper\nwill make your book feel more luxurious! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

70 lb Text Uncoated paper is the thickest of the uncoated text weights. The sturdiness and durability of this paper weight<\/a> is great for workbooks, journals, and other books that are primarily meant to be written in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Coated paper is the ideal paper finishing for marketing products or other professional perfect bound books<\/a> that will be distributed. Coated paper usually comes in two options: gloss or matte. If there is color printed throughout the book, either option will make the colors<\/a> appear more vibrant and brighter!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gloss coated paper<\/a> gives off a high shine and a smooth feel that works perfectly for any high-quality perfect bound book<\/a>! Matte coated paper is the perfect choice when you want your book to have the professional look without being concerned about the glare that can occur with gloss coated paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make your design your own! <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve worked so hard to make your book one of a kind, but\nyou don\u2019t need to stop at the design. UV Gloss Coating and Lamination will\nenrich the colors and add shine to your covers. Changing the shape of the book\nby adding rounded corners will improve the appearance and practicality of the\nbook. The paper that you choose for your perfect bound book can be more than\njust what your content is printed on. It can also improve the look of the\ncolors and make the book feel more substantial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding even just one of these customizations to your perfect\nbound book will make any viewer stop in their tracks!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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