Glass Types
We currently use five different glass types, from the most commonly used
Float Glass to specialist glass with inbuilt UV filters and reflection control.
There are other glass types that we can use if you have something specific in mind,
or our expert thinks you may benefit from, including, thicker glass for large pictures,
acrylic or perspex, there are twenty four different types in all.
2mm Float Glass
This is the most commonly used glass and suitable for
framing most artwork when conservation is not an issue
2mm Diffused Glass
Also referred to as anti-reflection glass. This glass is basically the
same as float glass but has been etched with acid on both sides,
thus cutting down on reflection. There is however one drawback,
this glass cannot be used with a deep mount as it tends to
distort the picture.
2.5. Conservation Clear
A very good value conservation glass. This glass has built in UV filters
to cut down on damage caused by sunlight. Worth having on any
artwork that you consider to be of value.
Conservation Reflection Control
As conservation clear, but with one side etched to cut down on
reflection and can be used with several mounts without any distortion
of the artwork. This glass offers reflection control plus UV filters.
Mirrorgard Plus
This is the best glass that we use at the moment. It is an anti-reflective glass with
built in UV filters. This glass has not got the greenish tint that normal glass has and
so keeps the colours of the artwork as true as possible.With virtually no reflection and
a high level of UV filteration this is a fantastic glass for those who want the best for
their artwork.
Acrylic
Acrylic can be used when public safety needs to be considered, or on items that
will be moved a lot. The acrylic that we use vary in thickness, which may
vary depending on your picture size.
Many Acrylic's are available including :
Standard, Diffused and even UV coated acrylics.