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There are many methods for covering books,
this page details some methods for a range
of common covering styles.
Plain non adhesive plastic gives good protection, but can be removed. It is most useful in applications where you want to preserve the value of a book and protect it from handling and environmental damage.
Contact Adhesive film is popular for use with books which are handled often but don't necessarily have a high value or are considered collectable. For example, schoolbooks, children's books.
Plain non adhesive plastic gives good protection, but can be removed. It is most useful in applications where you want to preserve the value of a book and protect it from handling and environmental damage.
Contact Adhesive film is popular for use with books which are handled often but don't necessarily have a high value or are considered collectable. For example, schoolbooks, children's books.
A booklover's guide to covering and protecting your books.
Covering Instructions
The 'Bookshop' method
Suitable for hardcover books with dust jackets
This method is popular with bookshops as it is very quick and
easy, and give good protection to a book's dust jacket.
The 'Universal' method
Suitable for all types of books
This method involves some cutting and taping, but is fully
removable and won't damage the book. Can be used on any type
of book. Offers excellent protection.
Using dust jacket sleeving
For hardcover books with dust jackets
This method involves some cutting and taping, but is fully
removable and won't damage the book. Can be used on any type
of book. Offers excellent protection.
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Including - Contact adhesive covering
Including - Contact adhesive covering