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Which glass is right
for your artwork?

Answer four questions. Get one clear answer.

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Framehouse uses Artglass — the glass of the Rijksmuseum & the Louvre

Without Artglass — visible reflections wash out the artwork Without Artglass
With Artglass — invisible, vibrant, reflection-free With Artglass

Glass Selector

What kind of piece are you framing?

A
An original — oil, watercolour, acrylic, pastel or mixed media
B
A photograph — fine art print, family portrait or wedding image
C
A limited edition print, vintage poster or signed piece
D
A certificate, diploma or document
E
A reproduction or decorative print — easily replaced

Where will it hang?

A
A bright room — large windows, skylights or strong artificial lighting
B
A moderately lit room — some natural light, standard lighting
C
A low-light room — corridor, study, away from direct light

How long will it stay on the wall?

A
Permanently — this is going on the wall for decades
B
Medium-term — years, but I may rotate or replace it eventually
C
Short-term — this will change before long

Any special considerations?

A
The piece is irreplaceable — a family heirloom or significant original
B
High-traffic area — children, pets or risk of impact
C
Colour accuracy matters most — photography or fine art print
D
The piece needs to travel, or it's large-format and glass weight is a concern
E
None of the above

Our recommendation

Artglass AR 99 Water White

Museum-grade water-white glass. 99% UV, ~1% reflection. The glass disappears.

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Lifetime Acrylic

UV99%
Refl.~1%
Light>98%

AR 99 Water White

UV99%
Refl.~1%
Light~98%

AR 99 Protect

UV100%
Refl.~1%
Light~98%

AR 92

UV92%
Refl.~1%
Light~98%

AR 70

UV70%
Refl.~1%
Light~98%

UV 99

UV99%
Refl.~8%
Light~89%

Standard Float

UV~45%
Refl.~8%
Light~88%

Artglass AR 99 Water White

Low-iron water-white glass. 99% UV, ~1% reflection. The museum standard.

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Full reference · all Artglass products

Artglass Lifetime Acrylic

Premium Acrylic · Shatter-resistant

Artglass Lifetime Acrylic

Precious artworks, travelling exhibitions, seismic zones. Anti-static — excellent for pastels and charcoal.

99%UV
~1%Reflection
>98%Light
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Artglass AR 99 Water White — Regular Glass vs Artglass AR comparison

Anti-Reflective · Museum Grade

Artglass AR 99 Water White

Uncompromised UV protection and superb clarity. Low-iron substrate — no green cast. The standard used by leading museums worldwide.

99%UV
~1%Reflection
~98%Light
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Artglass AR 99 Protect — museum display case

Laminated Safety Glass

Artglass AR 99 Protect

Exhibits in high-traffic areas. Shatter-resistant — glass stays in one piece if broken. Transport and seismic zones.

100%UV
~1%Reflection
~98%Light
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Artglass AR 92

Anti-Reflective · Conservation Grade

Artglass AR 92

Optimal UV protection and supreme clarity. Unique neutral-blue reflection — no green cast. Visually indistinguishable from the AR 99.

92%UV
~1%Reflection
~98%Light
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Artglass AR 70 — Artglass vs Regular Glass comparison

Anti-Reflective · Standard

Artglass AR 70

Colour precision and clarity with 70% UV protection. The entry point to invisible glass — a significant upgrade from standard float at an accessible price.

70%UV
~1%Reflection
~98%Light
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UV Protective · Standard Reflection

Artglass UV 99

Precious exhibits in controlled light environments. Looks like regular glass but blocks 99% of UV. Economy conservation choice for low-glare rooms.

99%UV
~8%Reflection
~89%Light
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~8% visible reflection

Entry · No AR Coating

Standard Float Glass

Decorative prints in low-light rooms. Basic protection. Not suitable for anything of lasting value.

~45%UV
~8%Reflection
~88%Light

Source: artglass.groglass.com · Values per DIN EN 410, 2 mm glass.

Not sure? Bring the piece in. We'll show you glass samples side by side in natural light.

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