I laminated my entire set of prints for my newest remodel and addition project cost me a 120$ for the set and you would not believe all the great assets I have discovered by doing this.
1. Very good impression on the architect and engineer especially when I fell in the mud and the plans kept me clean and I wiped them clean in about 10 seconds.
2. They got to draw all over them and then erase and draw again.
3. The mexican framing crew sleeps on them during lunch break.
4. I use them for a large dustpan during cleanup.
5.They make great placemats during lunch.
6.They lay flat on any surface and don’t roll up.
7.They last thru more than one set of subs and I can write notes for the sub directly on them.
8. The plans are hand drawn and very detailed but are much easier to read than the plain paper versions.
9. They make great umbrellas during sudden down bursts.
10.I can frame them after job is over and give them to homeowner.
ANDYSZ2
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In the olden days, before GPS, hiking and camping supply store sold goop for treating paper maps. Probably wouldn't make them as tough as plastic laminate, but probably wouldn't cost as much, either.
I have used some of the stuff you described. Went by the the name 'Mapcoat' or similar. I would use a foam brush to paint it onto the map. One coat each side and let the map dry by hanging it up. No need to be finicky just get it on the paper. Less a surface treatment it soaks in. Once coated the page is waterproof and much more durable than an untreated map.
Pencil marks seem to erase much easier with less frizzing and wear. Repeated folding doesn't seem to weaken the paper as much. Generally this stuff is good. Your also right about it being relatively cheap. I hear that this stuff is also available in larger quantities that could further reduce the cost per sheet.