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Picture Frame Glass

Some of the most common questions we get asked are ' will ordinary picture frame glass protect my picture' and how to protect framed works from light damage and annoying reflections. This is normally down to the choice of picture glass used. Museum glass blocks 99% of UV light while and also has a non reflective coating to minimize reflections particularly on dark or black and white works.
There are now a great choice of glass types 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.
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Museum glass to protect Art.

Regular Picture Glass

Protective glass
Regular glass or Float Glass
Glass  for pictures comes in sheets up to 1220mm x 1830mm and is 2mm in thickness. It is lightweight and offers protection to images in terms of dust and scratching. It does add a very slight hue to some works and can be quite reflective in some enviornments.


Available sheet Size:
2mm - 1220mm x 1830mm

Non Reflective Glass

Non relective glass
Art Glass - AR70
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 not a full museum quality glass as it offers a 70% uv protection rating.
Ireland.

Available sheet Size:
2mm - 1100mm x 1600mm
3mm - 3210mm x 2125mm ( Special Order)

Features
  • Thickness 2mm
  • UV Block: 70%
  • Reflection: <1.0%
  • Visible Light Transmission: >98.3%

Conservation Clear Glass

Conservation Glass 99% Proctected

Conservation Clear Glass. 
This Glass offers the ultimate UV protection for valuable or precious works of art. Conservation Clear Glass blocks 99% of UV light.


Available sheet Size:
2.5mm - 1220mm x 1725mm

Features
  • Blocks 99% of UV light
  • Let’s in more than 89% of light
  • 2.5 mm glass
  • Protects against UV damage
  • 8% reflection

Museum Glass

Museum Glass Spefications

Museum Acrylic

Museum Acrylic Spefications
Museum Glass
Tru Vue Museum Glass is the number one choice when it comes to protecting your artwork from damage due to harmful UV light. Not only does it protect your artwork from light damage but it also has a non reflective coating so reflections dissapear which allows much greater enjoyment when viewing a work of art.

Available sheet Size:
2.5mm - 1016 x 1524mm
3mm - 1650 x 2250mm


Features

  • Blocks 99% of UV light
  • Allows more than 97% of light through
  • 2.5mm glass
  • Optical coating, allowing for true colour transmission
  • Less than 1% reflection

Optium Museum Acrylic®
Trusted by the world’s most renowned museums, this state-of-the-art glazing boasts a virtually invisible anti-reflective coating allowing viewers to see the finest details in crystal clear color neutrality, while its UV-filtering, abrasion resistant acrylic, and anti-static coating offer uncompromising protection and preservation.

Available sheet Size:
3mm - 1220mm x 2440mm
4.5mm - 1830 x 2440mm
6mm - 1830 x 3050mm


Features

  • 99% UV Protection
  • Abrasion Resistance
  • Anti-Reflective
  • Anti-Static
  • Shatter Resistance & Safety
Applications

  • Framing or display cases for cultural heritage and fine art collections
  • Traveling exhibits
  • Static sensitive materials including textiles charcoals and pastels
  • Oversized works
  • Irreplaceable works of art
  • Shadowboxes for displaying objects, including family heirlooms or personal mementos
  • Framing for earthquake prone or high traffic areas where safety is a concern

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