What is the difference between regular and lay-flat paper for Classic books?
Written by Nicole Lipnitz
Updated at January 13th, 2026
Picaboo offers two paper options for our hardcover Classic Custom books. Standard Pages feature 100-lb, archival-quality, acid-free text stock. Our Lay-Flat pages upgrade features 65-lb, archival-quality, matte cover stock, which is thicker, and includes an integrated, flexible hinge that allows the pages to lay completely flat when bound. This option is ideal for showcasing your favorite photos with a stunning two-page spread.
Lay-Flat pages is not currently available in softcover books or 8x6 books.
In addition to the Classic books with Lay-flat pages, we also have a Seamless Lay-flat option. You can see the binding differences between the two types of lay-flat pages here.