protective pictureframe glass?

[disco_monkey79]

Hi all

Whilst out with the better half, she spotted a tapestry in a frame (the stall holder called it something else, but I can;t remember what).

The frame is knackered, so I voluntereed to make a replacement. To help protect the thing, is it possible to get glass for frames that'll avoid/reduce fading? We don't really want it tinted, as she'd like to look at the thing in its colourful glory.

What I'm asking may not exist, but I figured it was worth a post!

Thanks

p.s. I appreciate that hanging it out of direct sunlight is the best thing, but somehow whoever built the house made that d*mn near impossible!

 

[Dusty]

Hi DM , I am no scientist but yes it does , I had a picture framed for me about 20 years ago and it has the said mentioned glass in it .. I would only say that it does have a slightly different appearance in a sort off not crystal clear sort of way .

Cheers

 

[disco_monkey79]

Thanks for the reply. Any idea what it's called?

Cheers!

 

[foxhunter]

What you need is conservation glass. This has a coating which should be next to the picture. It is available as non-glare if required. It is likely to cost about 10 times as much as ordinary glass. The next step is to find a specialist framing shop that sells it!

 

[disco_monkey79]

Much obliged

 

[mbartlett99]

Just to muddy the water a bit. You've four options; non-glare uv resist (has a matt appearance), ordinary uv resistant glass, water white (no colour cast) and to top the lot True Vu (which looks like its not there - but you pay for the privilege). If no picture framer will help you out try Lion Framing - but you'll have to cut it yourself.