Protecting Paperbacks - Laminating Trade Paperbacks

Protecting paperbacks with clear laminate as demonstrated on this trade paperback format book.

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• protect
• laminate
• paperback
• trade

[jonmmoss]

That's why I use a wallpaper scraper (or something similar). And I carefully apply the laminate to avoid both bubbles and crinkles. Practice, practice practice (sort of like piano) helps as well.

[jonmmoss]

I only use Duck brand Clear Laminate. I usually purchase it at my local Wal Mart in the household items aisle where you find contact paper for shelf covering.

[TwilightFlip]

If you were to peel back the laminate, would it damage the cover?

[jonmmoss]

@TwilightFlip I've never tried that. And after awhile, I believe it forms a permanent bond.

[jonmmoss]

To protect hardcover dust jackets, do a Google search for Brodart jacket covers.

[ArredondoCreations]

great vid

[jonmmoss]

I use Duck Clear Laminate, found near shelf liners at Wal-Mart or K-Mart.

[StopMoColorado]

Thank you for posting this.

[redamusesme]

how do you get rid or/avoid air bubbles?

[getsmartpaul]

Nice video, but what are the recommended kinds of laminate to buy / where ? Thanks !