Glass & Glazing
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We offer several glazing options to best suite your needs or preferences. There are many things to consider when making a choice in glazing.
You should think about where the piece will hang, light from windows or lamps may cause a reflection on the surface. In these situations you may want to consider using non-glare over a standard clear glass.
If sunlight (especially direct sunlight) is an issue or you would like to give your artwork some extra protection, one of our
UV Blocking glass products will protect your artwork from harmful UV light.
We also offer Tru-Vue Museum glass for those items that deserve the very best.
Along with these glass choices we also carry a full line of acrylic/plexiglass options. This is an alternative to glass is an acrylic glazing (commonly referred as Plexiglass or Plexi).
We use Tru Vue Acrylic, it is available in:
Premium Clear, Reflection Control, Conservation Clear, Conservation Reflection Control.
We recommend these options when a piece is too large to
safely use glass, when shipping artwork or if the piece will
be in a high-traffic area. Acrylic glazing is more expensive
than the glass counterparts.
You should think about where the piece will hang, light from windows or lamps may cause a reflection on the surface. In these situations you may want to consider using non-glare over a standard clear glass.
If sunlight (especially direct sunlight) is an issue or you would like to give your artwork some extra protection, one of our
UV Blocking glass products will protect your artwork from harmful UV light.
We also offer Tru-Vue Museum glass for those items that deserve the very best.
Along with these glass choices we also carry a full line of acrylic/plexiglass options. This is an alternative to glass is an acrylic glazing (commonly referred as Plexiglass or Plexi).
We use Tru Vue Acrylic, it is available in:
Premium Clear, Reflection Control, Conservation Clear, Conservation Reflection Control.
We recommend these options when a piece is too large to
safely use glass, when shipping artwork or if the piece will
be in a high-traffic area. Acrylic glazing is more expensive
than the glass counterparts.
Museum Glass
Museum Glass is the highest quality anti-reflective picture framing glass available in the industry. It protects against 99% of harmful indoor and outdoor UV light rays and has the highest light transmission along with the lowest reflection rating of any other glass product. The result is consistent, durable quality and the most attractive display for artwork.
Pros: Up to 99% UV Protection - Slows down fading in normal lighting conditions. Highest-quality glass available.
Anti-reflective film rather than etched cuts out reflection
but still maintains the clarity of clear glass.
Cons: More expensive than Conservation Clear,
but well worth the cost.
Museum Glass is the highest quality anti-reflective picture framing glass available in the industry. It protects against 99% of harmful indoor and outdoor UV light rays and has the highest light transmission along with the lowest reflection rating of any other glass product. The result is consistent, durable quality and the most attractive display for artwork.
Pros: Up to 99% UV Protection - Slows down fading in normal lighting conditions. Highest-quality glass available.
Anti-reflective film rather than etched cuts out reflection
but still maintains the clarity of clear glass.
Cons: More expensive than Conservation Clear,
but well worth the cost.
Conservation Clear Glass
Framing glass with 99% UV protection helps protect art from fading by blocking harmful indoor and outdoor light rays, preserving art for years longer than regular glass. Concervation Clear glass works well with all framing applications. Can be used with any number of mats.
Pros: Up to 99% UV Protection - Slows down fading in normal lighting conditions, clear with no “fuzz out”
Cons: no reflection control.
Framing glass with 99% UV protection helps protect art from fading by blocking harmful indoor and outdoor light rays, preserving art for years longer than regular glass. Concervation Clear glass works well with all framing applications. Can be used with any number of mats.
Pros: Up to 99% UV Protection - Slows down fading in normal lighting conditions, clear with no “fuzz out”
Cons: no reflection control.
Conservation Reflection Control Glass (Non-Glare)
Reflection Control with 99% UV Protection is chemically finished on one side, scattering light as it strikes the glass. This matte-like finish enhances the beauty of the artwork by protecting the piece from unwanted glare or distortion. This glass can be used with up to two mats away from artwork without significant resolution loss.
Pros: Etched one side defuses light to minimize reflection;
Up to 99% UV Protection - Slows down fading in normal lighting conditions.
Cons: Tends to "fuzz out" detail the further it sits from the artwork;
will lose clarity with direct spotlight.
Reflection Control with 99% UV Protection is chemically finished on one side, scattering light as it strikes the glass. This matte-like finish enhances the beauty of the artwork by protecting the piece from unwanted glare or distortion. This glass can be used with up to two mats away from artwork without significant resolution loss.
Pros: Etched one side defuses light to minimize reflection;
Up to 99% UV Protection - Slows down fading in normal lighting conditions.
Cons: Tends to "fuzz out" detail the further it sits from the artwork;
will lose clarity with direct spotlight.
Premium Clear Glass
Artwork deserves the highest quality regular glass available and you can find it with Tru Vue Premium Clear framing glass. This quality durable glass provides 45% UV protection and designed for art that needs minimal conservation.
Pros: inexpensive, clear with no “fuzz out”
Cons: no conservation properties against fading,
no reflection control.
Artwork deserves the highest quality regular glass available and you can find it with Tru Vue Premium Clear framing glass. This quality durable glass provides 45% UV protection and designed for art that needs minimal conservation.
Pros: inexpensive, clear with no “fuzz out”
Cons: no conservation properties against fading,
no reflection control.
Premium Reflection Control (Non-Glare)
Reflection Control glass is chemically finished to scatter light as it strikes the glass. This subtle treatment protects artwork from
unwanted glare or distortion. This matte-like glass provides 45% UV protection and designed for art that needs
minimal conservation.
Pros: Etched one side defuses light to minimize reflection.
Cons: tends to "fuzz out" details the further it sits from artwork;
no conservation properties against fading.
Reflection Control glass is chemically finished to scatter light as it strikes the glass. This subtle treatment protects artwork from
unwanted glare or distortion. This matte-like glass provides 45% UV protection and designed for art that needs
minimal conservation.
Pros: Etched one side defuses light to minimize reflection.
Cons: tends to "fuzz out" details the further it sits from artwork;
no conservation properties against fading.
Here is an example of why you should consider a UV Blocking Glass, in this image you can clearly see the fading & sun damage caused by exposure to UV light.
