The Mail Room
618 S. Northwest Hwy.
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-5330
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Laminating
Heat and Cold Laminating  


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Heat laminating is a process that seals paper between two sheets of tough, protective clear plastic by heating the plastic while pressing it flat with a special machine.  
Cold Laminating is the same process without using heat.  Cold laminating is preferred for photographs and delicate objects that may be damaged by heat. 
 
What do people laminate?
  • Signs, menus, posters or price lists.
  • Any printed sheet that is frequently used for reference
  • Labels and tags 
  • Copies of legal documents.  Some documents say "Do Not Laminate", but you can laminate a copy for your records. 
  • Business cards
  • Luggage tags - Use a business card, index card, picture or artwork  to create your own tags.  We have plastic loops for attaching them to the luggage.
  • Anything made of paper that you want to use, preserve, protect, or wipe clean.
Other things to consider:
  • When the document is laminated by either the hot or cold method, it cannot be removed from the plastic without damage.  If you will want the original in unlaminated condition, it is best to make a copy and laminate the copy.
  • Creative shapes can be laminated and cut out after lamination.  Eye catching signs, displays and tags can be made this way. 
  • Tassels and other decorations could be added after lamination for added interest. 
  • More than one layer of paper can be laminated together for a collage effect.
LAMINATING PRICE LIST
      
Letter Size 8.5 x 11 $1.99 
Legal Size 8.5 x 14 $2.19 
Ledger Size  11 x 17 $2.29 
Business Card   $1.39 
4 x 6 Card   $1.69 

 

These are the prices for standard sized items.  Our machine accepts sheets up to 11 by 17.  Please call to discuss projects involving volume projects, unusual sizes, etc.
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Business Account
Copies
Ebay Sales
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Gift & Phone Cards
Greeting Cards
Mailboxes
Notary Services
Packing & Shipping
Store Products
 
 
 
Store Hours:
  Weekdays 8:30 - 6:00
  Saturday 10:00 - 2:00