The first line of defense for your art or photo, the glaze is the protective barrier that sits between the contents of any picture frame and the outside environment.

For glazing, we use high-performance Tru Vue acrylic (instead of traditional glass) based on its light weight, shatter-resistance, and level of clarity. 

For any Level Frame, the following options are provided as a final step on every custom framing project:

Standard Glaze

This is an optically pure Premium Clear acrylic. It's a fine choice for many items, but UV rays may fade or discolor the artwork over time.

UV Protective (Conservation Clear)
This glaze will filter out 99% of UV rays that can fade artwork over time. It's a good choice for anything that is delicate or irreplaceable, or if you are hanging the frame in a sunny room.

Non-Glare UV (Conservation Reflection Control)
An acrylic with a subtle, matte coating that diffuses light to cut down on reflections, while offering 99% UV protection. Note that If you have added a mat to your frame, this glaze may cause a slight softening or blurring of the contents under certain viewing conditions.

Optium Museum Acrylic
Used by some of the world's best museums and art galleries, this glaze has a special coating that not only makes it virtually invisible in most lighting situations, but scratch-resistant and anti-static as well. You get crystal clear viewing along with 99% UV protection for the absolute best in display and preservation.

If you have any questions about which glaze is right for your artwork, we can help!

And for even more information on these choices and why we use framers grade acrylic instead of glass, pease see our Complete Guide to Picture Frame Glazes.

Clean and protect your acrylic with a microfiber cloth and an ammonia-free cleaner, such as rubbing alcohol. Never use regular window glass cleaner or paper towels.

Get started on your next custom frame to preserve and display your favorite posters, art prints and photos.

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