About Artglass
Artglass is a special glass that protects and preserves the artwork, this is due to new technology that reflects UV rays.
Art Glass AR reveals true colours and textures of your art work. Its anti-reflective coating allows you to view the actual content of art work by reducing unwanted reflections to less than 1%.
The UV protect levels vary but a couple are UV protect and non reflect combined. It is expensive but it is amazing due to looking like there is no glass!...if one was looking to put any artwork in a conservatory, I would usually say to not advisable due to UV but now, it is possible with this glass. Having one of the glass range being 99% UV protect.
The best all rounder option I would recommend is the AR70 and the AR 92, reflection-free and neutral viewing with a 70% or 92% UV filter to protect valuable artwork from fading over time. This anti-reflective coating is manufactured using an advanced magnetron sputtering process to deposit a molecular film. This technique guarantees unrivaled consistency durability and quality.
This company provides this specialist glass care stickers in which I stick to the back of each picture that has this glass. Please do read how to care and clean this specialist glass.
There is a clear glass in this range called Artglass 99 BUT it is a clear glass not non reflect but does protect the artwork from UV rays.
I have samples I can show you.
The read the range and what each one does click on The Artglass Range.
A rough guide to the extra cost the artglass will be
Please note that this is a rough price guide, like everything, this glass increases each year with the cost of living and can vary depending on where I can get hold of it, what thickness, and if needs to be cut on site and size, the price may vary.
* 99 clear glass (this has no non reflect BUT has UV protection) -
A5-£15
A4-£25
A3-£30
* AR70 -
A5-£30
A4-£40
A3-£60
*AR92 -
A5-£35
A4-£50
A3-£70
*AR99 -
A5-£40
A4-£55
A3-£80
*AR99 PROTECT- ??
For larger pictures ONLY!
Has to be ordered cut to size and quote will have to be requested.
Please note this is only a rough guide to the extra costs for this specialist glass and maybe more at time of order.
For larger sizes will need to find out, so if you would like a quote please do ask me and I will get back to you same day.
Below is the artglass range from the low to the higher priced range in order.
* Artglass 99
The 99% preservation clear is clear glass and minimises fading caused by harmful UV radiation without the extra cost of an anti-reflective coating. Recommended for applications where protection from UV radiation and keeping down costs are the key concerns. Blocks 99% of UV radiation ideal for protecting artwork at minimum cost.
This glazing option is a great choice as it blocks out 99% of harmful UV rays in the 300 - 380nm range. This slows down the ageing and fading process, whilst maintaining the colour and quality of your artwork.
* Artglass AR70
Art Glass AR reveals true colours and textures of your art work. Its anti-reflective coating allows you to view the actual content of art work by reducing unwanted reflections to less than 1%.
Uv filtration - Approximately 70% (in the 300 - 380nm range)
Low iron, water white glass, 99% light transmission
Reflection less than 0.5%
No colour shift when viewed at an angle
Double-sided, easy to cut
Easy to clean and abrasion resistant.
* Artglass AR92
AR 92 gives low reflectance, absolute clarity and an enhanced UV filter. It is popular for its top coat characteristics, which gives an easy to clean surface with higher scratch resistance.
Low iron, water white glass, 99% light transmission
Reflection less than 0.5%
92% protection from harmful UV in the 300 - 380nm range
No colour shift when viewed at an angle
Easy to clean and abrasion resistant.
* Artglass AR99
This "invisible" glass ensures neutral reflection colour and helps prevent your treasured keepsakes from fading as fast.
99% light transmission
Reflection less than 0.5%
99% protection from UV in the 300 - 380nm range
Free from 'orange-peel' distortion
No colour shift when viewed at an angle
Easy to clean and abrasion resistant
* Artglass Protect (WW Protect 99)
The artglass Protect is anti-reflect with a 99% UV and the Protect part means it is ensuring a shatter resistance.
Low iron, water white glass, 99% light transmission
Reflection less than 0.5%
99% protection from UV light in the 300 - 380nm range
Superb glass, offering your artwork the very best view and UV protection
Shatterproof for protection against splinters or vandalism.
All except the 99 have the anti-reflect technology.
Then the numbers are the % of UV protection and the AR being the Anti-reflect coating.
The middle of the range AR70 and AR92 are incredible glass and do an amazing job as each one of this range protects and preserves any 2D artwork.
The Protect is ideal for much larger pieces, like show pieces and museum pieces where the glass is shatterproof for protection against splinters or vandalism.