Types of Glass and Acrylic Glazing Used In Picture Framing Vista Gallery and Framing

Types of Glass and Acrylic Glazing

June 1st, 2011

Here at Vista Gallery, we only use Tru Vue® glazing products. Below is a brief description of the types of glazing products we have available, both glass and acrylic (plexi-glass), and when you should use them.

Premium Clear Glass

Blocks up to 45% of UV light
Allows over 90% of light transmission and less than 8% light reflection
2.5 mm glass substrate
Works well in any presentation hung in a controlled lighting environment

Reflection Control®

Reflection Control® Glass

Etched matte-like finish to minimize glare and allows 89% light transmission
2.5mm glass substrate
Ideal for minimizing glare and reflection when UV protection is not a concern
Use on any framing project with up to two mats away from artwork without significant resolution loss

Conservation Clear®

Conservation Clear® Glass

Offers the highest level of UV protection available in the industry by blocking up to 99% of UV light rays
Meets ISO 18902 and passes ISO 18916, by providing at least 97% UV protection
Does not degrade or delaminate over time. Tru Vue uses a proprietary inorganic, silica-based UV blocking coating, which is “baked” into the glass substrate producing a permanently bonded coating.
2.5mm glass substrate
Ideal for any framing application, if reflection-free viewing is not important.
For protecting art, photographs and other important personal keepsakes against damage and fading caused by UV light.
To provide fade protection for posters. The inks, papers and other materials used to create these prints are more likely to deteriorate at a faster pace than higher quality reproductions.

Conservation Reflection Control®

Conservation Reflection Control® Glass

Matte-like finish to minimize glare and allows 89% light transmission
Blocks up to 99% of UV light rays
Achieves over 97% light transmission to enhance colors, brightness and contrast levels
Meets ISO 18902 and passes ISO 18916, by providing at least 97% UV protection
Does not degrade or delaminate over time. Tru Vue use a proprietary inorganic, silica-based UV blocking coating with a matte-finish, which is “baked” into the glass producing a permanently bonded coating.
2.5mm glass substrate
To minimize glare while protecting art, photographs and other important personal keepsakes against harmful UV light rays
Use on any framing project with up to two mats away from piece without significant resolution loss

Museum Glass®

Reduces reflection by over 85% (to less than 1% of total light), the lowest possible reflection rating available with UV protection
Achieves over 97% light transmission to enhance colors, brightness and contrast levels
Blocks up to 99% of UV light rays
Meets ISO 18902 and passes ISO 18916, by providing at least 97% UV protection
Does not degrade or delaminate over time. Tru Vue uses a proprietary inorganic, silica-based UV blocking coating, which is “baked” into the glass producing a permanently bonded coating.
2.5mm glass substrate
For virtually invisible glazing that will enhance colors, brightness and contrast levels of all types of artwork, even posters
For protecting valued diplomas or irreplaceable artwork against damage and fading caused by UV light
Ideal for framing applications including shadow boxes, multiple mat or deep framing projects

Premium Clear Acrylic

Available in 2.3mm, 2.5mm and 3.0mm thickness depending on sheet size
Lightweight, durable acrylic
Water-white colorless edge
Any framing project that would benefit from lightweight acrylic

Reflection Control® Acrylic

Available in 2.3mm and 3.0mm thickness depending on sheet size
Lightweight, durable acrylic
Water-white colorless edge
Provides glare-free enjoyment without UV protection
Any framing project that would benefit from lightweight acrylic with glare reduction

Conservation Clear® Acrylic

Available in 2.3mm and 3.0mm thickness depending on sheet size
Filters out 98% of harmful UV light rays
Water-white colorless edge
Any framing project that would benefit from lightweight acrylic and 98% UV protection

Conservation Reflection Control® Acrylic

Available in 2.3mm and 3.0mm thickness depending on sheet size
Provides glare-free enjoyment with 98% UV protection
Lightweight, durable acrylic
Water-white colorless edge
Any framing project that would benefit from lightweight acrylic with glare reduction and 98% UV protection

Tru Vue®, Reflection Control®, Conservation Clear®, Conservation Reflection Control®, and Museum Glass® are all registered trademarks of Tru Vue Inc., McCook IL.

For information on cleaning glass and acrylic glazing check out our FAQ’s page.