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Picture Glass Types

There are now a great choice of glass on the market for framing pictures varying wildly in price and quality.

Understanding the difference can be quite difficult and is a question we are often asked. So below we have outlined some of the choices available and the differences between them.

Regular glass or Float Glass
This is regular glass the name being derived from the way in which its made, its about 2mm in thickness and is reflective but inexpensive.
Size 1220mm x 1830mm

Clarity Glass

Artisan Frames is now also the Irish distributor for Clarity Picture glass which is clear non reflective glass. We also carry museum standard glass which in not only non reflective but also has a very high rating of uv protection. Speciality Glass
A must for valuable or sensitive works of art.

Diffused glass

This is the "non Reflective" glass most picture framers offer and is maginally thicker and more expensive glass. It is diffused which means it has a shot blasted opaque quality to it.
Pro: It works well when placed near to the artwork and will diffuse the light. Inexpensive and available in Large sizes. 1220mm x 1830mm.
Con: The diffused quality of this glass means a loss in clarity when viewing the image. Not suitable for box frames because it looks foggy when placed at a distance from the image.