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Picture Frame Glass – Choosing the Right Glazing for Your Artwork

We believe that the choice of picture frame glass is just as important as selecting the right frame. Glass is much more than a protective cover—it is an essential element of every high-quality custom framing project. The right glazing not only enhances the visual appearance of your artwork but also provides long-term protection for paintings, photographs, certificates, prints, and treasured keepsakes.

To meet different requirements, lighting conditions, and presentation preferences, we offer a carefully selected range of premium picture framing glass options. Whether you are looking for standard glass, anti-reflective glazing, UV-protective glass, or museum-quality solutions, we will help you choose the most suitable option for your artwork.

Our expert advice ensures that every piece receives the ideal combination of protection, clarity, and presentation, allowing your artwork to be enjoyed for many years while preserving its original beauty.

Standard float glass (normal glas)

Standard float glass is the most commonly used glazing option for picture framing. It offers excellent clarity and a smooth, polished surface, making it an ideal choice for framing posters, art prints, photographs, certificates, and other artwork intended for indoor display.

With a thickness of 2 mm, float glass features a reflective surface and provides reliable protection against dust, dirt, and everyday handling. As it has no special coatings, it is a versatile and cost-effective glazing solution suitable for a wide range of framing applications.

ADVANTAGES

» Excellent optical clarity
» Value for money
» Protects against dust and dirt
» Optional size
» Suitable for a wide variety of framing projects
» An economical choice for everyday picture framing
» Always in stock, always available for immediate service

DISADVANTAGES

» Reflection
» Moderate loss of colors and shades

Nonreflective Glas

Anti-reflective matte glass significantly reduces unwanted reflections, making your artwork easier to view even in bright environments or under challenging lighting conditions. It is an excellent choice for living spaces, offices, galleries, and exhibition areas where glare can interfere with the viewing experience.

The glass features a finely etched matte surface that diffuses incoming light, resulting in a substantial reduction of reflections while still providing effective protection for your artwork. Although the matte finish may slightly soften the sharpness of the image compared to clear glass, it offers excellent visibility and a comfortable viewing experience from a wide range of angles.

ADVANTAGES

» Strong reduction of glare and reflections
» Finely etched matte surface
» Ideal for bright rooms, offices, and exhibition spaces
» Optional size
» Protect against the dust and dirt
» Diffuses incoming light for improved visibility
» Always in stock, always available for immediate service
» Cost-effective anti-glare glazing solution

DISADVANTAGES

» Reduced color intensity
» Limited use (e.g. not suitable for pictures with a spacer strip, or for frame boxes)

Tru Vue® UltraVue UV70 – Virtually Invisible Protection for Your Artwork

For valuable artwork, original pieces, limited edition prints, fine art photography, and important documents, Tru Vue® UltraVue UV70 offers a premium glazing solution that combines exceptional clarity with outstanding protection.

Its advanced anti-reflective coating reduces visible light reflections to less than 1%, creating a virtually invisible viewing experience. With outstanding light transmission, colours remain vibrant, fine details stay crisp, and the artwork can be appreciated without distracting glare.

In addition, UltraVue UV70 blocks up to 70% of harmful UV radiation, helping to protect artwork, photographs, and paper-based materials from fading and premature ageing caused by light exposure.

The combination of crystal-clear low-iron glass, superior optical performance, and advanced anti-reflective technology delivers a noticeable improvement over standard picture framing glass, making it an excellent choice for high-quality custom framing where both presentation and preservation matter.

ADVANTAGES

» Clarity
» Crystal clear color transfer of the artwork
» Brilliant colors
» Vivid details
» hardly any reflection
» Almost invisible
» More protection through increased UV protection
» Price-performance-ratio
» Improved mechanical stability and safety
» scratch-resistant surface
» Reflection: <1% (double-sided)
» Quality, high value
» Optional size
» Always in stock, always available for immediate service

DISADVANTAGES

» Compared to the standard glass types, this glass type is assigned to a high-quality price category.

Acrylic Glazing (Plexiglass)

Acrylic glazing (PMMA) is one of the most popular alternatives to traditional picture framing glass, offering outstanding optical clarity, excellent durability, and exceptional value. Its crystal-clear, colour-neutral appearance ensures accurate colour reproduction, allowing artwork, photographs, and prints to be displayed at their very best.

Unlike conventional glass, acrylic is significantly lighter in weight and highly impact-resistant. Rather than shattering into sharp fragments, it is far less likely to break, making it a safer choice for many framing applications.

Thanks to its combination of strength and low weight, acrylic glazing is particularly well suited for large-format artwork, children's rooms, public buildings, schools, healthcare facilities, and any environment where safety and ease of handling are important.

ADVANTAGES

» Clarity
» Particularly light weight
» Breakproof, easy to handle and ideal for large frames
» Price-performance-ratio
» UV protection: UV2
» Always in stock, always available for immediate service
» Optional size
» Safer glazing option for public spaces and children's rooms
» Excellent performance at an attractive price

DISADVANTAGES

» Reflection
» Moderate color loss
» Due to the possible electrostatic charge, it is not suitable for artworks with loose pigments - for example pastels, charcoal, sanguine or pencil. Because their small particles would be possible visible and bonded on the surface due to the electrostatic characteristics.
» more sensitive to scratches

GLASS TYPES THAT CAN BE CUSTOMIZED ON REQUEST:

 
» MAKROCLEAR HARDCOAT POLYCARBONATE GLASS (high-quality plexi glass made of polycarbonate)
» MUSEUM GLASS WITH 99% UV FILTER (Tru Vue Museum Glass®)
» High-quality acrylic glass with UV protection (Tru Vue Optium Museum Acrylic®)