Why ‘Artglass’ Beats Ordinary Picture Frame Glass

In picture framing, glass should enhance the artwork, not get in the way of it. That’s where specialist glazing like Artglass comes into its own, solving problems that ordinary float glass simply can’t.

Standard float glass does a basic job: it keeps dust and sticky fingers off the artwork. But it also creates heavy reflections, adds a greenish tinge and offers limited protection from fading. The result? Customers often see more of the room behind them than the piece they’ve paid to frame, and over time the image can lose its vibrancy.

Artglass tackles these issues head-on. Its advanced anti-reflective coating cuts glare dramatically, so the glass all but disappears and the artwork takes centre stage. Colours look richer, blacks look deeper and fine details become easier to appreciate, even under strong lighting. For customers, this means they can enjoy their art from across the room without constantly tilting their head to dodge reflections.

Fading is another silent enemy. Ultraviolet light slowly breaks down pigments in photographs, prints and originals. While float glass offers only limited UV filtration, many Artglass products provide high levels of UV protection, helping to preserve the piece’s original appearance for years to come. This is especially important for irreplaceable items such as family photos, signed prints or original artworks.

There are practical benefits too. Artglass is typically made from low-iron glass, which avoids the green cast of standard glass and delivers a cleaner, more neutral view of the image. Some options also come with toughened or laminated construction, adding safety and durability for busy homes, public spaces or high-value artworks.

In short, customers should choose Artglass when they want their framing to do more than just cover a picture – they want it to protect, enhance and truly showcase it.