Our Services
Finishing Solutions*
The Finish Makes It Final*
The finish is what they remember*
The finish is what they remember.
Finishing turns flat print into something tactile, premium and impossible to ignore. Spot UV, foiling, lamination, embossing and expert die cutting add craft and confidence to every piece - the details that make print feel considered.
At MDR, finishing is part of how we work with print every day. From spot UV and foiling to lamination, die cutting and binding, every option is specified and checked against the job by people who understand the production process first-hand - so your project moves from print to finish on budget and on time.
Understanding Finishing
What is finishing?
Finishing covers everything that happens after the ink is dry - the protective films, foils, folds, cuts and bindings that give print its final form, feel and function.
Our finishing solutions are commonly used for:
- Business cards
- Brochures & booklets
- Stationery & invitations
- Packaging
- Presentation folders
- Menus & hospitality
- Direct mail
- Premium collateral
Our Finishes
Eleven finishes we work with, day in, day out*
Every finish below is managed from artwork through production and delivery. Most can be combined on a single job - Spot UV over soft-touch laminate, foil with embossing, die cut duplexed cards - for a genuinely premium, considered result.
Spot UV
A high-gloss UV varnish applied to chosen areas for a premium, tactile contrast against a matt laminate - catching light and touch.
- Business cards
- Brochure covers
- Packaging
- Presentation folders
- Invitations
- Point of sale
Foiling
Metallic or pigment foil pressed onto stock for luxury shine and tactility. Gold, silver, copper, rose gold and holographic finishes.
- Gold & silver foil
- Copper & rose gold
- Holographic foil
- Blind foil
- Stationery & invites
- Premium packaging
Lamination
Matt, gloss or soft-touch plastic film bonded to print to protect the surface and transform how the finished piece feels in the hand.
- Matt lamination
- Gloss lamination
- Soft-touch lamination
- Anti-scuff lamination
- Menu & stationery protection
- Cover protection
Die Cutting
Custom cutting formes produce any outline or cut-out - from standard rectangles to intricate shapes - all cut to a crisp edge.
- Custom shapes
- Rounded corners
- Cut-out windows
- Folders & pockets
- Swing tags
- Packaging formes
Embossing
Raising areas of the design - blind or with foil - for dimensional, tactile detail that catches light and touch and sets brand marks apart.
- Blind embossing
- Foil embossing
- Debossing
- Card finishes
- Stationery
- Brand marks
Duplexing
Laminating two or more stocks together to build real weight, colour and premium feel in stationery and cards.
- Duplex (2 layers)
- Triplex (3 layers)
- Coloured edges
- Weighty business cards
- Luxury invitations
- Premium packaging
Numbering
Sequential or variable numbering for tickets, vouchers, raffles and numbered editions - delivered with reliable, repeatable accuracy.
- Sequential numbering
- Variable data
- Tickets & vouchers
- Raffle tickets
- Numbered editions
- Security print
Folding
Machine folding to a wide range of standard and custom fold patterns for leaflets, brochures and mailers.
- Half fold
- Tri-fold
- Gate fold
- Concertina (Z) fold
- Roll fold
- Parallel folds
Perforating
A clean tear-off line for coupons, tickets, forms and easy-remove sections - positioned and cut for a precise tear every time.
- Tear-off coupons
- Tickets & forms
- Removable sections
- Pay slips
- Direct mail
- Discount vouchers
Drilling
Hole drilling for binding, filing and tabbed documents in a range of hole patterns and diameters.
- 2-hole drill
- 4-hole drill
- Multi-hole patterns
- Filing documents
- Tabbed dividers
- Ring-binder sets
Binding
Multiple binding options to finish booklets, reports and presentations professionally. See our Binding Solutions page for the full range.
- Saddle stitching
- Wiro binding
- Perfect binding
- Screw binding
- Eyelet binding
- Case binding
Our Finishing Process
From brief to finished*
Consultation & Sampling
We discuss the desired look and feel, advise on the right finish, and sample on stock where it matters.
Artwork Set-Up
Our pre-press team prepares artwork with the correct masks, knockout and trapping for each finish.
Print Production
Your job is printed colour-managed to a premium standard before finishing is applied.
Finishing Application
Foiling, lamination, Spot UV, die cutting and binding managed and quality-checked by MDR.
Quality Check & Delivery
Every finished piece is checked, packed and delivered ready to impress.
Why Choose MDR
Why choose MDR for finishing*
Finishing Expertise
Spot UV, foiling, lamination, die cutting, embossing and binding - specified with hands-on production knowledge and quality-checked by MDR.
Craft & Precision
Modern equipment combined with traditional hand finishing for a premium result.
Premium Feel
The right finish transforms how print looks and feels - and how it is remembered.
Colour-Managed Print
Consistent, accurate colour before any finish is applied.
Sampling Available
See and feel finishes and stocks before committing to a print run.
Hands-On, End To End
Print and finishing handled as one job by people who understand the production process - clear communication and one team responsible from artwork through delivery.
Finished in Cheshire. Delivered nationwide*
Based in Knutsford, Cheshire, MDR finishes print for clients across Manchester, Liverpool, the North West and the whole of the UK. From single business cards to multi-piece collateral runs, every finishing detail is carefully specified and quality checked for craft and consistency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Finishing questions*
Spot UV is a high-gloss UV varnish applied to chosen areas of a print, usually over a matt laminate, to create a striking, tactile contrast.
Add the finish that closes the deal*
The right finish is the difference between print that lands and print that is forgotten.
Spot UV, foiling, lamination, die cutting or binding - whatever your project needs, MDR will advise on the right finish and manage it from artwork through to finished product. Speak to our team today.
LET'S PARTNER*
Ready to create something extraordinary? Tell us about your project and we'll craft the perfect solution. Email is the fastest way to reach us - your message lands straight with the studio team.
