What is picture frame glazing?
The glazing component of a picture frame plays a crucial role in providing artwork with protection from dust, moisture, physical damage, air pollutants, and harmful UV rays. Choosing the right glazing for any project is an important step. There’s more to glass than meets the eye. Selecting regular production glass, non-glare (reflection control), conservation, or other specialty glass is not just about budget. Regular glass is the simplest choice for every day photos, while non-glare glass will help reduce undesirable reflection. Putting artwork in a sunny space? Conservation glass filters 99% of UV light and will prevent images from fading over the years. If safety or transport is a concern, acrylic may be the best option.
Explore our Glass Products below…
REGULAR CLEAR GLASS
FEATURES HIGHLIGHT
≈ Production grade regular clear glass
APPLICATIONS
≈ General purpose framing when UV exposure is of no concern
≈ Items that can be easily reproduced or replaced
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
≈ Substrate: Clear Float Glass
≈ Thickness: 2.5mm / .098″
≈ Maximum Size: 40″x 60″ / 1015mm x 1525mm
REFLECTION CONTROL GLASS
FEATURES HIGHLIGHT
≈ Matte finish that scatters light and reduces glare
APPLICATIONS
≈ Custom framing items that are not sensitive to UV damage or items that will be displayed in controlled light environment to limit UV exposure
≈ Items that can be easily reproduced or replaced
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
≈ Substrate: Clear Float Glass
≈ Coating: Matte Finish
≈ Thickness: 2.5mm / .098″
≈ Maximum Size: 40″x60″ / 1015mm x 1525mm
≈ Reflection: 8% scattered light (double-sided)
≈ Transmission: 89% (total)
≈ UV Block: up to 45% of 300nm to 380nm UV rays
CONSERVATION CLEAR GLASS
This ultra protective glass is the “go to” for custom framing – it’s tried and true, standing the test of time, safeguarding your mementos and works of art for years to come.
FEATURES HIGHLIGHT
≈ Blocks up to 99% of UV rays
≈ No ripple or “orange peel” effect on glass surface
≈ Proprietary coating engineered for permanence
≈ Premium 2.5mm thickness provides better strength and rigidity
APPLICATIONS
≈ Custom framing limited edition prints, original works of art and posters
≈ To help protect items of sentimental or monetary value
CERTIFICATIONS
≈ Conservation Grade Protection
≈ ISO 18902 Photo Safe
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
≈ Substrate: Clear Float Glass
≈ Coating: UV, Thickness: 2.5mm / .098″
≈ Maximum Size: 48″x 68″ / 1220mm x 1725mm
≈ Reflection: 8% (double-sided)
≈ Transmission: >89% (total)
≈ UV Block: up to 99% of 300nm to 380nm UV rays
CONSERVATION REFLECTION CONTROL GLASS
This ultra protective glass scatters and diffuses light to reduce unwanted glare and helps to protect against UV damage.
FEATURES HIGHLIGHT
≈ Matte finish reduces glare
≈ Blocks up to 99% of UV rays
≈ Proprietary coating is engineered for permanence
APPLICATIONS
≈ Custom framing limited edition prints, original works of art and posters
≈ Use to reduce glare in rooms with a high volume of uncontrolled light
≈ Use to frame items that don’t require a lot of depth – a maximum of 2 matboards stacked is recommended.
CERTIFICATIONS
≈ Conservation Grade Protection
≈ ISO 18902 Photo Safe
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
≈ Substrate: Clear Float Glass
≈ Coating: Matte Finish
≈ Thickness: 2.5mm / .098″
≈ Maximum Size: 40″x60″ / 1015mm x 1525mm
≈ Reflection: 8% scatttered light (double-sided)
≈ Transmission: >89% (total)
≈ UV Block: up to 99% of 300nm to 380nm UV rays
ULTRA VUE UV70 GLASS
This water white glass offers crystal clear color transmission and a virtually invisible, anti-reflective surface for truly amazing clarity.
FEATURES HIGHLIGHT
≈ Virtually eliminates reflections
≈ Filters up to 70% of UV rays
≈ Water White substrate provides crystal clear color transmission
≈ Light transmission brighten colors and contrast levels
≈ Enhanced surface for better durability and easy cleaning
≈ Proprietary coating is engineered for permanence.
APPLICATIONS
≈ Custom Framing items that are not sensitive to UV damage or items that will be displayed in controlled light environment to limit UV exposure.
≈ Items that can be reproduced or replaced easily.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
≈ Substrate: Water White Low Iron Glass
≈ Coating: Magnetron Sputtered Anti-Reflective
≈ Thickness: 2.0mm / .079″
≈ Maximum Size: 48″x68″ / 1220mm x 1725mm
≈ Reflection: <1% (double-sided) ≈ Transmission: >98.5% (total)
≈ UV Block: up to 70% of 300nm to 380nm UV rays
MUSEUM GLASS
When it comes to custom framing, this glass product is unmatched with its amazing clarity and uncompromising protection. Now better to handle with its easy-to-clean, more durable surface.
FEATURES HIGHLIGHT
≈ Virtually eliminates reflections
≈ Blocks up to 99% of UV rays
≈ Optimal light transmission brighten colors
≈ Enhanced surface for better durability and easy cleaning
≈ No ripple or “orange peel” effect on glass surface
≈ Proprietary coatings are engineered for permanence
≈ Premium 2.5mm thickness provides better strength and rigidity
APPLICATIONS
≈ Custom framing limited edition prints, original works of art, posters, shadowboxes for objects including keepsakes or souvenirs
≈ To help protect items of sentimental or monetary value
≈ Shadowboxes for displaying objects including family heirlooms or personal mementos
≈ Highly detailed and colorful works of art
CERTIFICATIONS
≈ Conservation Grade Protection
≈ ISO 18902 Photo Safe
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
≈ Substrate: Clear Float Glass
≈ Coating: Single-Sided UV and Double-Sided Anti-Reflective
≈ Thickness: 2.5mm / .098″
≈ Maximum Size: 48″x68″ / 1220mm x 1725mm
≈ Reflection: <1% (double-sided) Transmission: >97% (total)
≈ UV Block: up to 99% of 300nm to 380nm UV rays
PREMIUM CLEAR ACRYLITE ®
Acrylic sheets offer numerous advantages over glass. It is the clear choice for museums and galleries providing beautiful clarity for art visibility. Acrylic is lightweight and shatter resistant providing an excellent alternative to glass.
FEATURES HIGHLIGHT
≈ General purpose framing grade acrylic.
≈ Shatter resistance safeguards against injury and damage to artwork.
APPLICATIONS
≈ General purpose framing where UV exposure is not a concern.
≈ Items that can be reproduced or replaced easily.
≈ Framing for high traffic areas where safety is a concern.
≈ Ideal for finished products requiring delivery by way of a courier service.
ACRYLITE® Gallery UV Filtering OP-3
The UV filtering ACRYLITE® OP-3 conservation grade sheet provides the highest protection from damaging ultraviolet light. OP-3 acrylic will protect paper-borne artwork, prints and documents from fading, yellowing and brittling.
Acrylic sheets offer numerous advantages over glass. It is the clear choice for museums and galleries providing beautiful clarity for art visibility. OP-3 offers conservation grade acrylic glazing with beautiful clarity without heaviness or breakability.
FEATURES HIGHLIGHT
≈ Conservation framing grade acrylic.
≈ Shatter resistance safeguards against injury and damage to artwork.
APPLICATIONS
≈ Custom framing limited edition prints, original works of art and posters.
≈ To help protect items of sentimental or monetary value.
≈ Framing for high traffic areas where safety is a concern.
≈ Ideal for finished products requiring delivery by way of a courier service.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
ACRYLITE Gallery UV Filtering OP-3 provides extraordinary protection with the highest level of UV filtering available in the industry. At 390nm, Acrylite OP-3 continues to block out nearly 100% of UV light.
Helpful Handling Tip for Acrylic
The most effective way to remove static charge from acrylic sheet is to blow deionized air on the sheet surface. Deionized air can be produced by attaching a deionizing air gun to a compressed air hose. A clean, filtered supply of compressed air must be used. Static charge and dirt or chips will be quickly and easily removed by the deionized air stream. The effects of deionized air are only temporary. Handling will, over time, cause the sheet to pick up additional static charge.