On Mon, 24 Apr 2017 14:15:16 -0700, (Dave
Platt) wrote:

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I have never done this, so I am not sure where to begin.....
I think this is called laminating, which covers both sides of the paper.
I'd be happy to just cover the front side of the page too, unless I
double side the printing, (which I probably wont do, because I am not
sure how to do it on a home printer).

Anyone know anything about this plastic coating?

Con-Tact (the makers of "Contact paper") make a version which is a
thin clear vinyl, with adhesive on the back. It's thinner and more
flexible than the usual "lamination" plastic, and it doesn't require
heat to apply (as heavier lamination materials do).

The one I'm looking at here on-line on the Staples web site is thieir
item 401015, model C9AC12-06... a roll 18" wide, 20' long, for $9.
It's described as "repositionable" but I would consider it it
permanent when applied to something as thin as paper.

I've used it for years as a way of putting a protective layer on
pieces of paper that I wanted to keep in my wallet. It has a matte
finish, and is thin enough that it doesn't obscure laser-printed or
hand-written text on the paper.



Thats a good idea. I recall back in the 60's I used to buy the woodgrain
contact paper and cover just about every electronic thing I built. It
stuck well to steel or aluminum chassis or boxes and held up well. That
contact paper was very popular back then, for darn near everything. I
dont see it much in the stores anymore.... But I'm glad it's still
around.

I'll have to look at their clear stuff. That might be the easiest and
cheapest way to do this.... Heck, I might even put on some reinforcing
rings before I cover it. That will make a very durable page.