Museum Glass®

Museum Glass® is the best glazing option for all framed works of art.  Museum Glass is the highest quality anti-reflective picture framing glass available in the industry.  Tru Vue® has a proprietary manufacturing process, called Magnetron Sputtering, which produces an ultra protective, nearly invisible finish.  It protects against 99% of harmful indoor and outdoor UV light rays and has the highest light transmission along with the lowest reflection rating of any other glass product.  The result is consistent, durable quality and the most attractive display for artwork.




  • Reduces reflection by over 85% (to less than 1% of total light), the lowest possible reflection rating available with UV protection
  • Provides the highest brightness and contrast levels available
  • Optimal clarity for true color transmission
  • Greatest color neutrality
  • Protect works of art against 99% of harmful indoor and outdoor UV light rays
  • Any artwork that would benefit from reflection-free viewing with UV protection
  • Shadow boxes, multiple mat, or deep framing projects

Handling

  • Cotton gloves should be worn to minimize injury and fingerprints.
  • Avoid dragging the lites of glass against one another when removing from the box.
  • Do not slide the lite of glass into place. Lift it up to adjust reposition.

Cutting

  • Place a non-slip matboard (such as suede) between the glass and the back of the wall cutter to avoid scratching.
  • Place the lite glass in the wall unit with “coated side” toward the wall, facing the slip sheet or matboard. Score the uncoated side only.
  • Keep the glass cutter clean of glass chips by brushing away fragments frequently with a horse hair brush.

Cleaning

  • Place the glass on a clean, non-abrasive surface for cleaning.
  • Use a clean, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the glass. Tru Vue recommends using a micro-fiber cloth.
  • Spray a small amount of ammonia-free cleaner onto the cloth. Spraying on the cloth will prevent streaking and overspray.
  • Press the cloth against the glass and clean in round, circular motions to reduce streaking or leaving spots.

 

To order the Optium® Acrylic Glazing Sample Kit, please complete and submit the form below.

  • Need 8"x10" samples? Click here to order an Optium Conservator's Sample Kit
  • To request 4"x4" 9mm Optium Museum Display Acrylic Material Board samples, click here
  • To request 4"x4" 6mm Optium Museum Display Acrylic Material Board samples, click here
  • To request shop samples for display case fabrication, click here