The glass — or plexiglass — in your frame does two jobs: it protects your piece, and it stays invisible while doing it. Not all glazing is equal. The right choice depends on what you’re framing, where it will hang, and how long you want it to last. Here’s a plain-English breakdown of every option we offer.
Glass Options
Standard Clear Glass
The everyday choice. Crystal-clear with no tint, it works beautifully for most pieces hung away from direct light — and it’s the most affordable option.
Non-Glare Glass
Lightly etched to scatter reflections, so bright windows and overhead lights don’t wash out your piece. Best for artwork hung opposite windows or under strong lighting. One trade-off: the etched surface can slightly soften very fine detail viewed up close.
UV-Protective Glass
Blocks the ultraviolet light that slowly fades photographs, prints, and textiles. If your piece matters to you — or will hang anywhere sunlight reaches — this is the minimum we’d recommend. It looks just like standard glass.
Museum Glass
The best of both worlds: full UV protection plus an anti-reflective coating so clear you’ll forget there’s glass there at all, even in a bright room. The premium choice for valuable art, heirlooms, and fine photography.
Plexiglass Options
Standard Plexiglass
A lightweight, shatter-resistant alternative to glass. A smart pick for large pieces, children’s rooms, schools, offices — anywhere safety matters.
UV-Protective Plexiglass
All the shatter-resistant benefits of plexiglass with UV filtering added. The go-to for oversized or valuable pieces where real glass would be too heavy or too risky.
Museum Plexiglass
UV protection plus anti-reflective coating in a lightweight, shatter-proof sheet. It’s what museums use for large-scale work, and we offer it too.
When Plexiglass Beats Glass
Choose plexiglass over glass when the piece is large or oversized (glass gets heavy and fragile at scale), when it hangs in a high-traffic area or a kid’s room, when it will be shipped — or simply for peace of mind in earthquake country.
How to Choose — Quick Guide
Decorative poster in a hallway: standard glass or plexiglass works fine. Family photos near a sunny window: step up to UV-protective glass. Valuable art or a family heirloom: museum glass — or museum plexiglass if the piece is large. A jersey or shadowbox in a bright room: non-glare or museum glazing. Anything big, heavy, or headed for shipping: plexiglass, always.
Bottom line: tell us what you’re framing and where it will hang, and we’ll recommend the right glazing — no upsell, just what your piece actually needs.
Ready to frame something? Request a free quote or visit us at 1550 Dell Ave, Ste A, Campbell, CA.