Tru Vue Optium Museum Picture Framing Acrylic

For a custom framing project, which is better: glass or acrylic (plexiglass)? It’s not even close.

When it comes to presenting works in pastels, no protective frame system is complete without Tru Vue^® Optium Museum Acrylic

We get the question all the time: “Does it matter which side of my acrylic faces out?” 
 
Our answer includes a question: It depends. What type of acrylic do you have?
 

Uncover five variations of acrylic, otherwise known as glazing or plexiglass, to protect and preserve your framed works of art and photography.

In many great frames, acrylic is the window to the artwork.
 
The key is to protect your acrylic as best as possible.

You know ultraviolet light from sunlight can fade artwork. But you may not know the same UV-light can also be present in artificial light, from the halogen lamps in your workspace to the fluorescent bulbs in an office building where your work may be displayed.

Given the importance of preserving one’s works of art or photography, it’s essential to have a clear understanding of the role framing treatments play in this effort. Not all frame types and materials feature the same level of protection for effectively preserving a work’s essence and quality. That said, the framing products you choose should depend on the specific project at hand, your overall budget and your goals for displaying and preserving the piece.