Graphic Design & Printing TechnologyBoard covered Cut Flush Binding
Trimming the folded and sewn sheets after putting the suitable paper board
cover is cut flush binding. These types of books will not have the projection of
covers at its ends.
Quarter bound cut flush
Account books and small size ledger books are covered with thick boards. Its
case is prepared separately using leather or rexine on the back edge of the
book. About quarter part of both sides of the book along with the spine, is
covered with covering material. The edges of the board are made similar to
the size of the book.
Quarter Cloth Turned in
In this type of binding after cutting the edges of the book the covering material
is folded inwards to hide the edges of the board. It will not have the projected
cover boards.
Full bound
When the covering material is fully covered on both sides of the board using a
single material like leather or calico is called full bound book. The full covering
of the book ensures long life to the book. It also makes it attractive.
Half Bound
When the covering materials like leather or calico is covered one fourth part
on the back side including spine and corners of the book is called half bound
book. Sheet of paper is pasted in the uncovered part of the board and 3mm
overlapped on the corners and back of the covering material.
Quarter Bound
When the covering material like leather or calico is covered about one fourth
part of the width of the book on the back side including spine is called quarter
bound book. Fore edge, tail and head of the paper is turned inside the board
about 3mm.
Materials for book binding
The important materials used in stationery book binding are paper, board,
binding cloth, leather, tape, paste, gum, animal glues, synthetic adhesives,
threads, and egg albumin.
Boards
Boards used for covering the books are available in 78 X 102 cm size, which
can be cut into various sizes according to the size of the book. Straw board,
mill board, pulp board, duplex board, and index board are various qualities of
boards. Mostly straw boards and mill boards are used for binding of books.