0001/.125/ 48X 96/ OPTIUM MUSEUM/F $1,569.00 0001/.187/ 72X 96/ OPTIUM MUSEUM/F $4,082.00 0001/.250/ 72X120/ OPTIUM MUSEUM/F $7,670.00
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How thick is Tru Vue Museum glass?
*Picture of Horse NOT included. 16 sheets @ 16x20 inches, 2.5mm (1/10 inch) thick. Tru Vue Museum Glass is the 'best of the best' when is comes to displaying Art in its best light. One need only google 'tru vue museum glass' to read what people are saying about this amazing glass.
How does the museum glass protect from being dropped during shipment?
We have developed a packaging method that will protect this glass during shipment, even if the package is dropped. Tru Vue Museum Glass blocks more than 99% of ultra-violet rays. It has an anti-reflective surface far superior to a typical non-glare glass.
What is the difference between clear glass and Museum glass?
Clear glass transmits 91% of light to the artwork, while Museum Glass transmits more than 97% of light to the artwork. This improves color intensity and clarity.
How much does UV glass cost?
UV coating on one side only....Sizing.QtyUnit PriceTotal Price25$5.59$139.7550$5.46$273.00100$5.33$533.002 more rows
How much does conservation glass cost?
Conservation Clear glass effectively blocks up to 99% of UV light rays to protect against fading and help keep framed pieces brighter, longer....Conservation Clear Picture Frame Glass.Cost Per Sheet:$6.44Total Cost:$6.441 more row
How can you tell a museum glass?
Museum glass is usually pretty obvious, other than the reduced glare. If you look at the face of it from one side, so the light reflects off, you'll see a purple tint or coating.
What is museum quality glass?
Picture framing glass ("glazing," "conservation glass," "museum quality glass") usually refers to flat glass or acrylic ("plexi") used for framing artwork and for presenting art objects in a display box (also, "conservation framing").
What is the difference between museum glass and regular glass?
The only difference between the two is the UV protection. Museum Glass has 99% UV protection, which is the same as your standard UV filtering glass. It is designed to be amazingly clear, as well as protective for your art long term.
What is the difference between conservation glass and museum glass?
Conservation Glass filters out 99% of the harmful UV rays that cause light damage and looks like regular glass: clear and shiny. Museum Glass also filters out 99% of UV light, but has the added feature of being clear and virtually non-reflective because of a special coating.
How thick is museum glass?
2.5mmMuseum Glass® This is the best-quality glass that you can get. It is unmatched with its clarity and protection. Museum Glass blocks 99% UV rays, it eliminates reflection so that it is virtually invisisble. It has premium 2.5mm thickness which provides better strength and rigidity.
How do I clean museum glass?
1:343:10Cleaning museum glass - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo if you put on way too much glass cleaner you're going to be there forever wiping and wiping andMoreSo if you put on way too much glass cleaner you're going to be there forever wiping and wiping and wiping it's going to cause you some troubles. So i use a microfiber towel.
Does museum glass protect from sunlight?
Museum Glass: This is the most effective glass to protect your art. While also the most expensive, it allows less than 1% light reflection and blocks 99% of damaging UV rays.
Does museum glass prevent fading?
Conservation Glass Conservation or museum-quality glazing has a special coating that eliminates 99% of the UV light that can cause fading. This offers the highest level of UV protection. This premium glazing is also optically very clear and will keep framed pieces looking brighter for many years.
When was museum glass invented?
1992The idea for the Museum of Glass began in 1992 when Dr. Philip M. Phibbs, recently retired president of the University of Puget Sound, had a conversation with Tacoma native and renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly.
What glass is best for picture frames?
Most Popular Types of Picture Framing Glass:Museum Glass®: Tru Vue's Museum Glass is one of the best options because, well, you get museum-grade protection. ... Conservation Clear® Glass: While Conservation Clear Glass doesn't offer the anti- reflection feature as Museum Glass, it does block 99% of UV rays.More items...
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2 sheets @ 32 x 40 inches, 3.0mm (.118 inch) thick. TRU VUE OPTIUM MUSEUM ACRYLIC. More and more art exhibitions are requiring the art be protected using Optium Museum Acrylic. Here are some of the reasons why. Anti-reflective display requirements for optimal viewing.
Tru Vue Acrylic and other Specialty Sheets
If you look through our selection of specialty sheets, you will notice that they are top of the line. From UV protection to anti-static capabilities, our tru vue acrylics are designed to be durable at an affordable price. Not only do we offer quality tru vue acrylics but have a full selection of quality specialty polycarbonate sheeting.
Learn More About Tru Vue Optium Museum Acrylic Plexiglass
Tru Vue Acrylic Sheeting was made for the use of framing and protection in museums and art galleries. Specialized characteristics protects important documents and pieces from being damaged.
Is Tru-Vue anti-reflective?
If UV is not an issue, Tru-Vue's Ultra-Vue is anti-reflective, water white, less likely to scratch, and much cheaper if you take advantage of the promotional pricing that end August 31. LJ is one distributor participating in the promotion.
Does TV glass have a green tint?
The UV coating in TV glass has a brownish tint in it to aid in color correction since the glass has a green tint. Water white or low iron glass does not have a green tint to it the way most framing glass has.
Does museum glass have UV protection?
As noted above, Museum Glass has the 99% UV filtering coating on one side, so its advantage is that it meets the ISO standard for UV protection in preservation framing. No other single-layer, optically-coated glass meets the preservation standard, but several manufacturers' laminated glass products do.#N#AR Glass has exactly the same 2.5 mm substrate and optical coatings as Museum Glass, but not the UV coating. Ultra Vue is water-white 2.0 mm with the same optical coatings, but not the UV coating.
Does Tru Vue have a kit?
Tru Vue has a kit similar to what you described that includes a small fluorescent black light. I think they will send it to you free, and you can order it from their web site.