Picture Frame GlassSome 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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Regular Picture 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 |
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Museum Glass
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Museum Acrylic
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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
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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
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