Glazing/Glass

Glass is glass, right?

In custom framing, it’s not that simple. Glazing is the first line of defense for your artwork, creating a protective barrier between the artwork and the environment. There are many things to consider when choosing glazing for your custom piece. The first question is, do you even need glazing? In some cases, such as oil paintings on canvas, the answer is no.

We offer many different glazing options, including:

  • Optium Museum Acrylic

  • Museum Glass

  • Anti-Reflection Acrylic

  • Anti-Reflection Glass

  • Conservation Clear (UV Protection) Reflection Control Acrylic

  • Conservation Clear (UV Protection) Reflection Control Glass

  • Conservation Clear (UV Protection) Acrylic

  • Conservation Clear (UV Protection) Glass

  • Reflection Control (Non-Glare) Acrylic

  • Reflection Control (Non-Glare) Glass

  • Regular Acrylic

  • Regular Glass

Museum Glazing

Is there anything worse than getting something framed and not being able to see it? That won't happen with Museum Glazing. Not only does it have 99% UV protection (keeping your art and objects from fading), but has exceptional clarity with anti-reflection properties, so that you can really see what is behind your frame!

Glass vs. Acrylic

How do you choose between glass and acrylic glazing for your frame?

Glass is typically less expensive than acrylic, is scratch resistant, and doesn’t have a static charge that can attract dust. However, it has disadvantages.

Glass can be very heavy, especially for larger pieces, and is fragile and subject to breaking.

Acrylic has more clarity, is shatter-resistant and safer. Plus, it does not transfer heat and moisture to art.

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Ken's Custom Frames is great! They worked with me in creating a custom frame for my diploma! Wendy is great and answered all of my questions! Look no place else when it comes to custom frames. – Josh L.

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The staff could not have been more helpful. This is the place to go if you want custom help with no hassles. -Julia H.

My experiences with this company have been great! Brought in a piece without a clue what to do with it, they suggested a way to make it look great and I am completely happy with the results. Thanks for the expertise, will be back soon. -Jason I.

My experiences with this company have been great! Brought in a piece without a clue what to do with it, they suggested a way to make it look great and I am completely happy with the results. Thanks for the expertise, will be back soon. -Jason I.