Two daily calendars can carry the same design and still look and feel completely different on a wall. The difference is the finish — the board, the surface and the cut. If you have seen codes like PAM, LAM or FC in our price list and wondered what they mean, this guide explains each one.
Plain Art Mount (PAM)
The artwork is printed on art paper and mounted on board. It is the simplest and most economical finish, which makes it the natural choice when you are ordering in very large numbers and want to reach as many customers as possible.
See all 10x15 Plain Art Mount designs →
Laminated Art Mount (LAM)
The same printed artwork, finished with a laminated surface. Lamination gives the colours a richer, glossier look and a protective layer that copes better with handling, dust and humidity over a full year on the wall.
See all 10x15 Laminated Art Mount designs → · 10x15 Lamination Board designs →
Fancy Cut (FC)
Instead of a plain rectangle, the board is cut to follow the outline of the artwork — the arch of a temple, the halo behind a deity. Fancy cut calendars have a shaped, three-dimensional presence on the wall and are available from 6x9 all the way up to 23x36.
10x15 Fancy Cut → · 11x17 Fancy Cut → · 6x9 Fancy Cut →
Foil, Gold Emboss and UV Glitter
For calendars that are meant to catch the eye, these finishes add shine and texture:
- Special Gold and Silver Foil — metallic foil highlights on the 10x15 mount, with or without lamination. See designs →
- Fancy Cut Foil Board — the shaped fancy cut board with foil detailing, in 11x17. See designs →
- Gold Emboss Bed Foil Sheets — raised, embossed gold foil work, from 6x19 up to 20x30. See designs →
- UV Glitter Boards — glitter-effect detailing on large fancy cut boards in 14x24, 20x28 and 23x36. See designs →
Which finish should you choose?
| If you want… | Choose |
|---|---|
| The lowest cost per piece for a very large order | Plain Art Mount (PAM) |
| A glossier look that lasts the full year | Laminated Art Mount (LAM) or Lamination Board |
| A shaped, premium calendar that stands out | Fancy Cut |
| Maximum shine for your most valued customers | Foil, Gold Emboss or UV Glitter |
Many businesses combine finishes: an economical PAM or LAM calendar for everyone, and a fancy cut or glitter calendar for their most important customers. Open the price list to compare every finish side by side and see your total as you type, or read how to choose the right calendar size.
