Business cards & cards
Business cards, postcards, invitations, announcement cards, and other compact pieces where small details matter.
Spot UV Printing
Spot UV printing for selective gloss and premium print finishing.
Spot UV adds a glossy coating to selected areas of a printed piece instead of coating the entire surface. Use it to bring out logos, patterns, photography, typography, borders, or other details on premium business print.
Spot UV is especially effective on pieces viewed and handled up close, including business cards, folders, brochures, covers, packaging, invitations, and presentation materials.
Spot UV printing and finishing are produced at our Plano facility for businesses in Dallas, the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and customers nationwide.
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Quick Answer
What is Spot UV printing?
Spot UV is a print finishing technique that applies a glossy coating only to selected parts of a printed piece. The contrast between glossy and non-glossy areas can make logos, patterns, images, text, and other details stand out when the piece catches the light.
Spot UV is Voom's selective glossy coating for specific areas of a printed piece. For gloss applied across most or all of the printed surface, see our UV Coating service. For metallic foil, holographic, or specialty film effects, see Sleeking & Digital Foil .
Where It Works
Spot UV works best when the finish has something specific to highlight.
The effect is easiest to appreciate on pieces people see or handle up close, especially when glossy details contrast with a matte or uncoated-looking surrounding surface.
Folders & sales materials
Presentation folders, brochures, sales sheets, pocket folders, leave-behinds, and other customer-facing pieces.
Books, catalogs & covers
Book covers, booklet covers, catalogs, manuals, programs, and other pieces where the finish can highlight selected artwork.
Packaging & specialty print
Sleeves, presentation packaging, branded boxes, kits, and specialty printed pieces where selective gloss adds contrast.
Why the Finish Works
The effect comes from contrast — not from coating everything.
Spot UV becomes visible as light moves across the piece. A glossy logo on a matte background, a pattern hidden until the piece tilts, or selected details over darker artwork can create a more dimensional finish without changing the entire surface.
The stock, surrounding finish, artwork, placement, and size of the Spot UV areas all affect the final result.
Create selective contrast
Gloss catches the light only in the areas you choose.
Highlight important details
Draw attention to logos, typography, photography, borders, or patterns.
Add tactile interest
The change in surface finish can give the piece a more premium feel in hand.
Keep the base design clean
Add a visual effect without covering the entire piece in a high-gloss finish.
See the Finish
Spot UV makes more sense when you see it move.
Because the gloss changes as the viewing angle and light change, video can show the contrast better than a flat image.
Spot UV Examples
See the selective gloss up close.
Different artwork creates different effects. The strongest applications usually use Spot UV intentionally rather than simply adding gloss everywhere.
Artwork & File Setup
The printer needs to know exactly where the gloss belongs.
Spot UV requires the coated areas to be identified separately from the printed artwork so the finish can register in the correct position. If your files are not set up yet, send what you have and we can review the production requirements.
Print artwork
The normal artwork contains the colors, images, typography, and other printed content.
Spot UV mask
A separate layer or file identifies the exact areas that should receive the glossy coating.
Registration matters
The Spot UV areas need to align with the printed artwork, especially around small text, thin lines, and detailed elements.
How It Works
From printed piece to finished Spot UV effect.
Send the artwork, product type, quantity, deadline, paper preference, and any areas you want highlighted.
Tell us what you're printing.
Send the piece, quantity, artwork, deadline, and anything you know about the paper or finish.
We review the finish.
We look at where the Spot UV should go and how it will work with the surrounding artwork.
We check the production files.
The Spot UV areas are identified separately so the coating can align with the printed piece.
We print and finish the job.
The piece is printed, finished with Spot UV, checked, and prepared for pickup, delivery, or shipping.
Connected Services
Spot UV works as part of the overall print specification.
The printing process, stock, coating, quantity, and final use all affect the best production setup.
FAQs
Spot UV printing questions.
What is Spot UV printing?
Spot UV applies a glossy coating only to selected areas of a printed piece. It is used to create contrast and highlight specific details such as logos, patterns, images, or text.
What is the difference between Spot UV and overall UV coating?
Spot UV is applied only where selected. An overall or flood UV coating covers most or all of the printed surface. Spot UV is used when specific areas need glossy contrast.
What products work well with Spot UV?
Spot UV works well on business cards, postcards, folders, brochures, covers, presentation materials, packaging, sleeves, and other pieces viewed or handled up close.
Can Spot UV be applied only to a logo?
Yes. Spot UV can be limited to a logo, headline, border, pattern, photograph, illustration, or other selected design element.
Can Spot UV be used over matte or soft-touch finishes?
It can work with some matte and soft-touch finishes, but compatibility depends on the paper, coating, artwork, and production method. Voom can review the planned combination before production.
Does artwork need special setup for Spot UV?
Yes. The areas receiving Spot UV need to be identified separately from the print artwork so the coating can register correctly.
What should I send to get a Spot UV quote?
Send the product type, quantity, artwork, deadline, paper preference, and any areas you want highlighted. If every specification is not final yet, send what you have.
Does Voom offer Spot UV printing for Dallas businesses?
Yes. Voom provides Spot UV printing and finishing at its Plano production facility for businesses in Dallas and throughout Dallas-Fort Worth, with pickup, local delivery, and nationwide shipping available.
Selective Gloss · Premium Print · Spot UV
Show us what you want the gloss to highlight.
Send the artwork, product type, quantity, deadline, paper preference, or whatever you already know. We’ll help work through the print setup, Spot UV placement, and production requirements.