Description

The Flyer Upgrade That Stands Out in Every Stack.

A standard flyer does the job a flyer is supposed to do — fast, affordable, scalable. A UV-coated flyer does something different. The UV gloss is a clear, high-gloss protective coating cured directly onto the printed surface; it intensifies colour saturation, deepens contrast on photography, and adds a tactile sheen that the recipient feels the moment they pick up the flyer. In a stack of competing flyers from a busy mailbox, a community board, or a trade show table, a UV-coated flyer is the one that catches light and earns the second look that turns into a read. For campaigns where the cost of being ignored is higher than the cost of premium production, the UV upgrade pays itself back through stronger response rates.

At Graphics Decal HQ we print custom UV-coated flyers in Winnipeg on premium paper stock with vibrant full-colour digital printing, then apply a high-gloss UV finish that takes a standard flyer into a premium category at lower cost than full lamination. Whether you are a Winnipeg restaurant launching a high-profile new concept, a Manitoba real estate agent farming a luxury neighbourhood, a Canadian event organizer driving ticket sales for a marquee show, or a corporate marketing team running a flagship product campaign, the UV gloss makes your flyer the one that gets pulled out of the stack first.

UV gloss differs from full lamination in two important ways: it costs less and it lets you keep the back side writable for handwritten addressing or notes if you choose single-sided coverage. The visual difference vs uncoated is immediate — colours pop, blacks read deeper, photography looks richer; the functional difference is real-world durability against scuffs, fingerprints, and the moisture that ages standard flyers in transit and handling.

UV Coating Coverage

Coverage	Best For
Single sided UV	Front gloss with writable back — ideal for direct mail with handwritten addressing
Double sided UV	Full gloss both sides — maximum visual impact for in-hand distribution

Sizes Available

3.5" x 8.5" — compact handout flyers
8.5" x 5.5" — half-page flyers
4.25" x 11" — long-format flyers
8.5" x 11" — full-page flyers, the standard premium size
11" x 17" — tabloid flyers, large-format impact for posters and retail displays
Custom sizes available on request

Paper Weight

Stock	Best For
80lb text	Standard premium flyers — strong feel at economical price
100lb text	Premium feel — substantial weight for client-facing and high-end campaigns
14pt cover	Heavyweight flyers — premium presentation, ideal for luxury campaigns and posters

Print Side

Single sided — economical for poster-style flyers and one-sided promotional handouts
Double sided — standard for full-content flyers with offer details on the back

Finish Comparison

UV gloss (this product) — cured high-gloss coating; intensifies colour and adds scuff resistance at lower cost than lamination
Satin (standard) — semi-gloss balance of vibrancy and writability; available on the standard Flyer

Add-Ons

Variable data printing — personalize names, addresses, or offer codes per recipient for targeted direct mail
Custom die-cut shapes — distinctive flyer silhouettes for branded campaigns
48hr Rush Production — select at checkout before the 2pm daily cutoff
Standard turnaround: 4–6 business days after artwork approval

Graphics Decal HQ is Winnipeg's locally operated full-service print and branding shop — trusted by Manitoba retailers, restaurants, event promoters, real estate brokerages, and premium brands to produce flyer campaigns where presentation quality reflects positioning. UV coating is unforgiving on production: the gloss layer amplifies every print artifact, every misregistration, every colour shift; which is why UV-coated flyers demand the calibrated equipment and experienced production team we run from our Winnipeg facility. When you order through GDHQ a local team reviews your artwork before press, catches the file issues that hide under matte but show up under UV gloss, and produces your order to a consistent premium standard.

Important note for UV flyer design: heavy ink coverage on the back side prevents handwritten addressing for direct mail, edge bleed must be handled cleanly because trim cuts on a UV-coated flyer expose any registration drift, and Canada Post mail compliance for direct mail campaigns has to be verified before press. Our Winnipeg team reviews every file and will flag any issues that affect UV performance or mailability.

Our high-resolution digital printing followed by precision UV coating means your brand colours, photography, and typography come through with the saturation the format is engineered to deliver. We offer local pickup at 2095 Logan Avenue, Winnipeg — ready in 4 to 6 business days — as well as Canada-wide shipping for businesses ordering from across Manitoba and beyond.

For the standard finish version of this format, see our [Flyer]. For folded marketing pieces in the same UV finish family, see our [UV Coated 2 Panel Brochure], [UV Coated 3 Panel Brochure], or [UV Coated 4 Panel Brochure]. For UV-finished direct mail alternatives, see our [UV Glossy Postcards]. For single-sheet sales-led pieces, see our [Sell Sheets].

We are also a 3M Certified Graphics Installation Company and a CBSA-approved barcode printer — credentials that reflect the standard of quality and compliance we bring to every product we produce.

UV coated flyers are the right choice for Winnipeg businesses and Canadian organizations whose campaigns need to feel premium without the cost of full lamination:

Premium retailers, boutiques, and luxury brands across Winnipeg announcing flagship sales, store openings, and exclusive in-store events where photography is the selling point
Real estate agents and brokerages running farming campaigns in luxury neighbourhoods where the visual impact of UV gloss commands attention against competing agent flyers
Restaurants, cafes, and hospitality brands across Winnipeg promoting grand openings, seasonal menus, and concept launches with food photography that benefits from UV saturation
Event promoters, theatres, festivals, and concert venues across Manitoba driving ticket sales for marquee shows where image-driven promotion converts
Trade show exhibitors and brand activations across Canada handing out premium flyers that get kept rather than discarded
Photographers, designers, and creative professionals using UV gloss flyers as portfolio pieces and project leave-behinds
Travel agencies, tourism boards, and resorts showcasing destinations with photography that demands gloss to read at full intensity
Direct mail campaigns where the flyer has to survive sorting, transit, and weather while still landing on the recipient looking sharp
Corporate marketing teams running flagship product launches and high-stakes campaigns where production quality reflects brand positioning

To order, configure your UV coverage, size, paper weight, and print side using the options above, upload your print-ready artwork file, and add to cart. Important note for UV designs: avoid heavy ink coverage in fold or score areas, plan your back side for either UV gloss or writable handwritten addressing (not both), and ensure full bleed extends to the trim line. Our Winnipeg team reviews every file and will flag any issues. Design assistance is available — reach out via our [Contact] page or call us at (204) 403-4347.

Local pickup is available at 2095 Logan Avenue, Winnipeg MB. Standard production is 4 to 6 business days after artwork approval. Rush 48hr service is available — select at checkout before the 2pm daily cutoff.

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