"The single most important step you can take to protect your framed artwork from harmful UV light rays is to specify the use of Conservation Series Glass featuring TruGuard UV Protection."

What are you really buying when you use the services of a custom framer? Talent... yes, and the knowledge and ability to select the proper framing materials for your particular project. This means helping you choose the right colors, the right frame style, and most importantly, the right materials to protect your art, photo, or memorabilia. There's the matboard, the frame, the backing board and the mounting materials to consider. And of course, the glass. And glass is glass, right? Wrong. All glass is not created equal. In order to preserve, protect and get the most out of your artwork, you have some choices to make. And with a little knowledge, those choices will be very easy.

What determines the glass I should use?
Your custom framer should help you select the right glass for your project. The very fact that you are having this item framed denotes it's value to you. The best choice for any framed item is to use glass featuring Tru Guard UV Protection.

What other glass choices do I have?
The Village Frame Shoppe offers four types of glass available with TruGuard UV Protection. All four types block a minimum of 97% of harmful UV light rays.

Conservation Clear
Essential for conservation framing.

Conservation Reflection Cotrol
Single-sided etched non-glare.

Conservation Perfect Vue
Proprietary technology improves transmission and clarity.

Museum Glass
Anti-reflectiv technology with UV blocking properties. By far the least intrusive glass that will give you the truest image clarity.

Next time you are at the Village Frame Shoppe, ask to see a sample of the four types of Conservation Series Glass over your artwork and judge it for yourself. Then remember to ask us to use Conservation Quality Glass, such as Tru Vue Museum Glass, the highest quality glass available, on your next custom framing project!