ACRYLIC FOR PICTURE FRAMING
Clear, smooth acrylic for picture framing is indistinguishable from glass in a frame, and it’s half the weight of glass and shatter-resistant. For this reason, it is the first choice of many framers. Framing 4 Yourself offers regular, non-glare, or UV protective acrylic options, so every framing job is covered.
Our acrylic for picture framing is perfect for protecting your most treasured memories.
WHAT DOES ACRYLIC DO?
Acrylic is used widely in picture framing as a substitute for glass. Favored for its lightweight and shatter resistance, acrylic is safer to work with and less prone to breakage.
The primary purpose of acrylic is to protect artwork, photography, and prints from various environmental factors, including temperature changes, moisture, pollutants, and touching.
Another benefit of acrylic is that it’s less susceptible to breakage during the shipping process due to its shatter resistance. In contrast, glass frames are more likely to break during transport.
Framing 4 Yourself’s collection of acrylic glazes works to keep your framing projects safe without sacrificing quality.
FRAMING 4 YOURSELF – ACRYLIC FOR PICTURE FRAMING
With three different types of acrylic for framing, Framing 4 Yourself has everything you need to complete your framing project.
CLEAR ACRYLIC
Our most economical option, our clear acrylic offers the look and protection of glass, but is lightweight and shatter-resistant.
While it filters out more than 50% of UV radiation, clear acrylic is the best option for reproducible art such as posters, digital photographs, or art prints in open-ended editions.
NON-GLARE ACRYLIC
Non-glare acrylic is treated with a light surface etch that eliminates glare. Non-glare acrylic also filters out more than 50% of UV radiation.
Non-glare acrylic is perfect for posters, digital photographs, or art prints in open-ended editions if placed in direct sunlight.
UV PROTECTIVE ACRYLIC
Our 99.9% UV protective acrylic provides an extra measure of protection against light damage for treasured art that is likely to increase in value over time.
Choose UV Protective Acrylic if you’re framing original art, limited prints, or signed prints that you want to hold onto for an extended period.
Optium Museum Acrylic
Virtually eliminates reflections and blocking up to 99% of harmful UV rays, Optium Museum is the ultimate in museum-quality acrylic. It’s optimal light transmission protects and brightens colors, while it’s anti-static protection immediately dissipates static.
Optium Museum acrylic is ideal for irreplaceable art, heirlooms, historical documents, or anything being displayed in a high-glare space.
WHAT ACRYLIC SHOULD I BUY?
If you’re unsure which acrylic works best for your framing project, all you need to do is answer these three questions.
ARE YOU FRAMING A POSTER, DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPH, OR ART PRINT?
Regular acrylic provides a clear, protective coating for posters, digital photographs, and art prints that’ll work great and not break the bank.
IS THIS FRAME GOING TO BE IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT?
If the frame is in direct sunlight with a glare, choose our Non-Glare Acrylic or Optium Museum acrylic, as they prevent unwanted rays from affecting the ability to see your framed projects.
IS YOUR ART GOING TO INCREASE IN VALUE OVER TIME?
For more valuable art projects, protecting them from the elements is key which is why we suggest going with UV Protective or Optium Museum Acrylic, that’s great for original pieces and limited prints.
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Framing 4 Yourself’s acrylic supplies you with the necessary tools to protect and sustain your framed works. Whether you’re a museum or a home-design enthusiast, our wide selection has something for everyone.
