Blackhall Framing Gallery is committed to framing your artwork to last.
This is why we are pleased to offer High Quality Tru-Vue© Conservation and Museum Quality UV Filtering glazing options.
Listed Below is a description of the benefits of different quality of glass & acrylic we offer.
| NAME |
Thickness |
Description | Uses | UV Blocking Coating |
UV Blocking % |
Visible Light Transmission % |
Reduces Glare by % |
| Plain Float |
2mm & 3mm |
The standard float glass used for framing, often has slight imperfections and has a greeny colour to it. | Recommended only for cheap posters and prints where the item is of no value | NO | 40 | 90 | not known |
| Conservation Clear | 2.5mm | Conservation Clear framing glass with 99% UV protection helps protect art from fading by blocking harmful indoor and outdoor light rays, preserving art for years longer than regular glass. | All Artwork, especially limited edition prints and original artwork |
YES | 99 | over 89 |
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| Conservation Reflection Control |
2.5mm | chemically finished on one side, scattering light as it strikes the glass. This matte-like finish enhances the beauty of the artwork by protecting the piece from unwanted glare or distortion. Additionally, the UV protection helps protect fading, discoloration and embrittlement caused by harmful light rays. | All Artwork where light reflection is an issue | YES | 99 | 90 | |
| Museum Glass |
2.5mm | Museum Glass® is the best glazing option for all framed works of art. Museum Glass is the highest quality anti-reflective picture framing glass available in the industry. Tru Vue® has a proprietary manufacturing process, called Magnetron Sputtering, which produces an ultra protective, nearly invisible finish. It protects against 99% of harmful indoor and outdoor UV light rays and has the highest light transmission along with the lowest reflection rating of any other glass product. The result is consistent, durable quality and the most attractive display for artwork. | All artwork especially museum level pieces | YES | 99 | over 96 | 99% |
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Nielsen Clearcolour Plus UV Waterwhite Glazing |
2mm | A unique combination of UV protection and an antireflective coating. Invisibly protecting your picture from the sun - brilliant colour, true colour, and protection for all of your artwork, all of the time. | suitable for originals of every description, framing of objects, black/white- and colour photography, limited editions, embroidery, all framing with intrinsic value | YES | 90 | 99 | 99.5 |
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