Acrylic Glaze for Picture Frames
White-glove glazing consultation & optical fitting at our Farmingdale, Long Island studio—or custom-cut and shipped nationwide.
1-on-1 Curatorial Guidance & Optical Fitting
Personal Acrylic Glazing Service
Two Ways to Get Your Acrylic:
1) Work With Us Personally (Studio Service): Not sure which glazing tier your artwork or room lighting requires? Our master framers will work with you 1-on-1 (in person in Farmingdale, NY or by phone/photo) to evaluate window glare, UV exposure, and medium chemistry—and custom-fit your frame.
2) Order Pre-Cut or Custom Sheets Online: Already know which sheet you need? Browse our Online Tru-Vue® Museum & Framing Acrylic Collection to order individual sheets directly.
2) Order Pre-Cut or Custom Sheets Online: Already know which sheet you need? Browse our Online Tru-Vue® Museum & Framing Acrylic Collection to order individual sheets directly.
Why Collectors Consult Us Personally Before Choosing Glazing
Selecting glazing is not one-size-fits-all. A matte non-glare acrylic that looks wonderful over a single 4-ply Crescent Select® matboard can slightly soften details if placed over a deep 3D shadow box—while ordinary acrylic carries a static charge that can pull loose pigment off a pastel or charcoal drawing!
When you work with Master Framer Rashid Jalili and our Farmingdale team, we hold real corner samples of all four Tru-Vue® tiers directly over your artwork under daylight-balanced studio lamps. We also inspect your existing picture frame rabbet, upgrade acidic cardboard to 100% Acid-Free Archival Foamboard, and ensure your piece is engineered for 100+ years of preservation. Read our technical brief: Museum Acrylic Glazing: Why Glass is Obsolete.
The Optical Difference: Left (Tru-Vue® Optium Museum Acrylic) delivers virtually invisible <1.6% reflection. Right (Standard Glazing) reflects 8% of room light like a mirror.
Compare & Shop Our 4 Tru-Vue® Acrylic Tiers
Click into any of our four dedicated Tru-Vue® product pages below to order standard sizes, or contact us so we can help you select the right grade personally:
1. Tru-Vue® Optium Museum Acrylic® (Anti-Reflective & 99% UV)
The undisputed pinnacle of museum glazing—trusted by Sotheby's and the Met. Uses camera-lens optical interference coatings to drop reflection below 1.6% (virtually invisible at any shadow-box depth with zero matte blur!), blocks 99% of UV rays, and features a permanent anti-static coating making it the only acrylic safe for pastels, charcoals, and friable media.
- Virtually invisible <1.6% optical reflection (razor-sharp over deep 3D shadow boxes)
- Blocks 99% of destructive UV radiation (300–380nm)
- Permanent anti-static protection (safe for pastels, charcoal & textiles)
- Hard-coat abrasion & scratch resistant + shatterproof safety
2. Tru-Vue® Conservation Anti-Reflective (Non-Glare 99% UV)
Engineered for brightly lit rooms where frames hang opposite sunny windows, glass doors, or overhead spotlights. Combines 99% UV archival filtration with a microscopically etched matte surface that diffuses mirror glare into a soft satin finish (ideal directly over art or single 4-ply mats).
- Micro-etched matte non-glare surface scatters harsh window reflections
- Blocks 99% of indoor and outdoor UV radiation
- 50% lighter and 20x more impact-resistant than glass
3. Tru-Vue® Conservation Clear® (99% UV Protection)
Our #1 studio conservation bestseller. Acts as permanent 99% UV sunscreen to stop ink fading, paper yellowing, and live signature photolysis on university diplomas, autographed sports jerseys, watercolors, and family photographs—while remaining 100% crystal clear.
- Blocks 99% of UV light wavelengths (300–380nm)
- Crystal-clear water-white optical transmission (zero green glass tint)
- Shatterproof protection for transit, earthquakes & busy homes
4. Tru-Vue® Premium Framing Grade (Crystal Clear Shatterproof)
The essential lightweight, shatterproof upgrade over hazardous picture frame glass. Eliminates the murky green iron-oxide tint of standard float glass while cutting hanging weight in half—ideal for posters, open-edition prints, children's rooms, oversized frames, and hospitality hallways.
- 92%+ water-clear light transmission (keeps Pure White Mats bright white)
- 20x stronger and 50% lighter than standard 2mm frame glass
- Prevents the "Guillotine Effect" of shattered glass during art shipping
Complete Your Archival Framing Assembly
Pair your Tru-Vue® acrylic glazing with our precision-cut studio components in matching standard and custom dimensions:
- Outer Mouldings: Browse 20 Handcrafted Ready-Made Picture Frames or 1,000+ Custom Wood & Metal Mouldings.
- Window Matting: Space your artwork safely away from the glazing with 20 Pre-Cut Crescent Select® 4-Ply Acid-Free Mats or CMC Custom-Cut Matboards.
- Rear Barrier: Prevent backboard acid burn with Pre-Cut Acid-Free Archival Foamboards.
- Care & Maintenance: Learn how to clean acrylic safely with microfiber (never ammonia!) in Art Care 101: Maintaining Your Framed Artwork.
Work With Us Personally or Order Online
Call our Farmingdale, NY production floor at 631-694-5959, visit our showroom for a 1-on-1 glazing consultation, or order directly from our online Tru-Vue® Acrylic Collection for nationwide shipment.