Types Picture Frame Glazing

At Newframes we use high quality float glass in our bespoke frames as STANDARD. Other options are available see below.

We stock a range of quality glazing products for various uses and requirements of the Artwork in Custom Framing

High-Quality Float Glass

Float glass
Thickness 2mm – 3mm
20 – 45 % UV Protection

Artglass AR70

Float Glass.
Low Iron substrate
Anti-relective coating
Thickness 2mm
70% UV Protection
Light Transmittance 98.3% approx
Reflection Colour Neutral Green

With its smooth surface and increased transmission, we recommend this product for photography and print glazing.

Artglass AR92

Float Glass
Low Iron Substrate
Anti-reflective coating
thickness 2mm
92% UV Protection
Light Transmission 98% approx
Reflection Colour Neutral Blue

We recommend this product for photography, glazing that requires optimal UV protection and superb invisibility

Artglass AR99

Water White Float Glass.
Low Iron substrate
Anti-relective coating
Thickness 2mm
99% UV Protection
Light Transmittance 98% approx
Reflection Colour Neutral Green

We recommend AR 99 WW glazing as a valuable upgrade for your museum, gallery, as well as everyday framing customers.

Artglass UV99

Float Glass.
Low Iron substrate
Anti-relective coating
Thickness 2mm
99% UV Protection
Light Transmittance 89% approx
Reflection Colour None

While this conservation grade product looks like regular glass, its 99% UV block means that UV damage is nearly impossible.

We recommend this product for framing jobs that require the ultimate UV protection.

Styrene

When weight is a concern or where the frame is to hang where there is high footfall and damage is possible or safety is a concern Styrene is the answer.

Advantages

Light weight.
Not so easily broken when knocked.
Similar clairity to glass.
Ideal for bathrooms, Nurseries, Public areas, cafes, restaurants, pubs.

Disadvantage

Not as clear as AR70
Can scratch when cleaned, so needs cleaning with a soft cloth free from dust.
Attracts dust.
UV version expensive.

Reglazing

Oops… had a custom frame or readymade frame glass break, we can reglaze it for you. Usually carried out the Same Day*

Custom Frame is aged as well, we can repair depending on how bad the damage is for you.

*subject availability

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