a method of coating a label , such as a ceramic ink label , on a container includes the use of a coating material that will serve as a barrier to prevent migration or permeation of the ink and the components of the ink from the label through the coating barrier . the coating will prevent the label from wearing , scuffing , or rubbing off as well as improve the label &# 39 ; s resistance to repeated handling . the method also includes application of a coating that may be washed off prior to refilling and reusing the container , without affecting the underlying label or ink components of the label . the coating may also make the label more aesthetically appealing to a consumer .