Types Picture Frame Glazing
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
Oooops … had a cutom frame or readymade frame glass break, we can reglaze it for you. Usually carried out the Same Day*
Custom Frame damaged as well, we can usually carry out a repair depending on how bad the damage is for you.
*subject to availabilty
