What is Glazing?
Glazing is the protective covering used in picture framing; it refers to either glass or acrylic.
Choosing the right picture frame glass for your framing project is as important as choosing the frame and mat.
Our glass products have 99% UV protection to help protect your art from fading,
Regular Acrylic scratches easily, attracts lint and dust, and can destroy sensitive artwork such as pastels and charcoals. Our acrylic products provide 99% UV protection to help protect against fading and limit deterioration. And we have a product called Optium Museum Acrylic which is also anti-reflective delivering the additional benefit of amazing clarity.
Here are the different glazing options we offer through Tru Vue.
GLASS PRODUCTS
Museum Glass:
- 99% UV Protection
- Amazing clarity that enable you to see the artwork and not reflections. The glass is almost invisible. Colours are brighter and contrast levels are higher, making it easier to admire the finer details of your piece.
Conservation Reflection Control:
- 99% UV Protection
- Matte finish to minimize glare.
Conservation Clear:
- 99% UV Protection
- The standard glass option that helps protect your art from fading.
ACRYLIC PRODUCTS
Optimum Museum Acrylic:
- 99% UV Protection
- Scratch-resistant
- Anti-Static
- Shatter-resistant
- Half the weight of glass making it lightweight and perfect for large framing projects.
- Amazing clarity that enables you to admire the finer details of your piece and not reflections.
StaticShield Acrylic:
- 99% UV Protection
- Scratch-resistant
- Anti-Static
- Shatter-resistant
- Half the weight of glass making it lightweight and perfect for large framing projects.
Conservation Reflective Control Acrylic:
- 99% UV Protection
- Shatter-resistant
- Half the weight of glass making it lightweight and perfect for large framing projects
- Matte finish to reduce unwanted glare.
Conservation Clear Acrylic:
- 99% UV Protection
- Shatter–resistant
- Half the weight of glass making it lightweight and perfect for large framing projects.
Next time you’re in our store ask us about the different glazing options and we’d be happy to help you choose the right glass for you.
Do you need to replace your old glass? We also provide custom cut glass at a very reasonable price.
This is a really neat video done by Tru Vue about museum glass: https://www.youtube.com/embed/s-E2Y-OKD44?autoplay=0&mute=0&controls=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.westshorepictureframing.com&playsinline=1&showinfo=0&rel=0&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&enablejsapi=1&widgetid=5
For more information on the types of glazing please visit the Tru Vue website.
Information and Video Courtesy of TruVUe