What do these mean - Option of Spray

[shoot_a_star]

Hello all friends out there:

When I upload my pictures to print at a professional print lab web site, it ask me What
Spray I want

It had 4 options and I am not sure what they meant. What does spray mean? and What
do Matte, Clear, Luster, Pro-Texture mean?

Spray:
1. Matte
2. Clear
3. Luster
4. Pro-Texture

Thank you for reading.
SAS

[ejwebb]

These all sound like photograph finishes - similar to what is available on various inkjet or photographic papers. I am not sure why they are referencing it the way they are unless they actually prepare the prints on a single paper type and then apply a spray-on fixer to preserve the photo and achieve the desired effect. First time I have heard of this offered in this way but I am no pro and have never used a professional lab.

This is not meant as a smart*** comment but maybe you should ask them or check the FAQ's on the website - hard for anyone here to respond intelligently unless they happened to have used this unnamed processor and experienced the same question.

[PhotosGuy]

maybe you should ask them or check the FAQ's on the website I agree!
OTOH, we used to use a paint sprayer to put a matte finish on display 16"X20" prints, & I suspect that they're doing the same thing.