There are a few types of specialist glass including museum glass for picture framing the more popular of which we have listed below.
Claryl
This is a clear non reflective glass. unlike diffused glass this glass
has a very low iron content which takes away the geenish quality of
regular glass. It is nont a full museum quality glass as it does'nt
have a very high uv protection rating. Atisan Frames is the official
supplier of Claryl glass in Ireland.
Pro: Great clarity and very low reflective light. Moderatly priced and very good when framing dark works.
Con: Low uv content and currently only available in half sheet sizes in Ireland.Technical specifications
Tru Vue Like shott miroguard this is a museum standard glass and again there are a few products in the range. the mos popular of which are museum glass , which is fully non reflective and uv protected. Conservation clear which is not non reflective but is fully uv protected.
Pro: Good quality museum standard glass very clear fully protected and non reflective. Con: Very expensive and this product can scratch very easily.Technical specifications
Shott Mirogard
This is a full museum standard glass being very clear with a low Iron
content and maximum uv protection for sensitive art works. Den Glass
was the previous name for this glass.
There are a few products in this range but the most popular are Shott
miroguard Water white Ar and AR plus. The Ar stands for anti
reflective.
Pro: Top quality museum standard glass very clear fully protected and non reflective.
Con: Very expensive, there can also be a purple tone of uv reflected light in some lighting condiditions.
Sheet size :1220mm x 1720mm. Technical specifications
