Polished Protection

"Investment in wide-format printing is pretty [expensive] and customers want to protect their investment by laminating," says Pedersen. "Also, on documents like banners there's always a risk of the ends being crinkled up, and the laminator keeps it looking nice."

Whether the paper you're using is a regular or premium grade, laminating adds the durability and sturdiness to make it last and, if needed, to allow it to get used over and over again. Pedersen believes that virtually anything can be laminated, although, he tries to stay away from large run lengths.