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Acrylic Options

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Why do you use acrylic instead of glass?

UV-filtering acrylic has become the industry standard among art sellers and galleries. Acrylic is lighter than glass, scratch-resistant, and shatter-resistant. It also provides more UV protection and less glare than glass. 

What are my acrylic options?

Standard Acrylic

  • Filters up to 82-85% of UV rays.

  • This is our default acrylic for the Core Collection.

Non-Glare Acrylic 

  • Filters up to 82-85% of UV rays and reduces glare using a soft focus that can give a cloudy appearance.

  • Not available for floated or shadowboxed frames.

  • Recommended for: Artwork that will be hung directly across from windows or in a very bright space.

99% UV Acrylic

  • Filters up to 99% of UV rays.

  • This is our standard acrylic for the Black Label Collection.

  • Recommended for: Artwork made from non-archival mediums that may be highly affected by exposure to sunlight. 

99% UV Non-Glare Acrylic

  • Filters up to 99% of UV rays and reduces glare using a soft focus that can give a cloudy appearance.

  • Not available for floated or shadowboxed frames.

  • Recommended for: Artwork made from non-archival mediums that will be hung directly across from windows or in a very bright space.

Tru Vue Optium Acrylic

  • Filters 99% of UV rays

  • Anti-reflective, anti-static, and scratch-resistant 

  • Museum-Quality

  • Recommended for: Artwork valued at over $500, delicate or sensitive materials

No Acrylic

  • Your frame will arrive without acrylic

  • Exposes the artwork to the elements

  • Recommended for: 2-D canvas or interactive art (such as scratch-off or color-in maps).