Card treatment product Cartamundi Card Polish CM-1289000489 — for playing cards, Folk Art Double

Cartamundi Card Polish CM-1289000489 (Folk Art Double) is a card treatment formulated to improve the handling and surface condition of standard playing cards. Designed for application to coated and uncoated card stocks commonly used in board games, trading cards and playing-card decks, the product reduces surface friction, restores smoothness and helps protect card faces and backs during repeated shuffling and dealing.

Advantages

This card polish improves shuffleability and dealing by evening out surface texture and reducing sticking between cards. It helps preserve printed surfaces by forming a thin, non-abrasive layer that reduces wear from fingers and chips during regular play. The formulation is intended to be quick-drying, leaving minimal residue and maintaining card artwork clarity while improving handling characteristics for casual play, tournaments and collector maintenance.

Suitable for

• Standard playing cards used in home and tournament settings
• Board game decks requiring smoother shuffling and dealing
• Collector and archival maintenance to reduce surface wear
• Card games with frequent handling where reduced friction improves performance

Key specifications

• Type: liquid card treatment formulated for playing-card surfaces
• Compatibility: suitable for coated and many uncoated card stocks—test on a sample card before wider application
• Finish: quick-drying, low-residue formulation intended to restore smoothness
• Effect: reduces surface friction and improves shuffle and deal performance
• Application area: card faces and backs; avoid prolonged saturation

How to use

Apply a small amount of the polish evenly to a soft, lint-free cloth and rub gently across the card surface in a single direction. Work on a few cards first to verify compatibility and desired finish. Allow treated cards to dry completely on a flat, dust-free surface before shuffling or storing. Do not soak cards; use sparingly to avoid altering card warp or stiffness.

Usage recommendations

Test the product on an inconspicuous edge or spare card before treating full decks. Use in a well-ventilated area and store the bottle upright at room temperature. Reapply periodically as handling wear becomes noticeable, and avoid applying to damaged or delaminated cards.