What is Optium acrylic?

This virtually invisible anti-reflective, abrasion resistant acrylic delivers the most stunning viewing experience with anti-static protection that is engineered to immediately dissipate static. Abrasion Resistance. Anti-Reflective. Anti-Static.

What is museum acrylic?

Optium Museum Acrylic is an excellent alternative to conventional glazing materials used for protecting and displaying artwork. Optium Museum Acrylic delivers conservation-grade UV protection that is anti-reflective and blocks 99% of UV light.

How to clean Optium acrylic?

CLEANING

1. Place the acrylic on a clean, non-abrasive surface for cleaning.
2. Use a clean, soft, lint-free or micro-fiber cloth to clean.
3. Do not use coarse or abrasive cleaning agents or dirty cloths.
4. Spray an ammonia-free cleaner onto the cloth and wipe the acrylic.
5. Never spray cleaner directly on the acrylic.

How do you cut an acrylic Optium museum?

Score the sheet multiple times and then snap to break. Gauges 6.0mm and above can be fabricated with a power saw and saw blade specifically designed to cut acrylic. Optium Acrylic Glazing should NOT be cut with a laser. The extreme heat can cause crazing, which may lead to delamination of the coating.

Does Museum glass have a glare?

In addition, Museum Glass and Optium Museum Acrylic have a very special anti-reflective coating far superior to a typical, frosted, non-glare glass. This special coating is applied in extremely thin layers to break up the incoming light rays so they don’t bounce back off the glass or acrylic, producing a glare.

What is masterpiece acrylic?

Masterpiece Acrylic is abrasion resistant and can be treated/cleaned just like glass. It’s also more fire resistant than any other glazing material, including glass. And if you’re seeking to have artwork insured, acrylic is required.

Can you use Windex on museum glass?

It is highly recommended that you use a special acrylic cleaner available at most hardware stores. A second option, use a dampened, not soaked, 100% cotton cloth like a T-shirts. Dampen with a mixture of dish washing soap and water. Never use an ammonia-based glass cleaner such as Windex.

How do you clean non reflective glass?

How to Clean an Anti-Reflective Coated Substrate

1. In a small clean glass or plastic container mix 1 part isopropyl alcohol to 3 parts clean distilled water.
2. Use this solution to wet the entire coated surface.
3. With a soft cotton or microfiber cloth wipe the coated surface dry.

Is Museum glass non reflective?

Museum glass is a clarity, reflection control glass (often referred to as non-reflection glass or art glass). Where normal sheet glass is just that, normal glass, Museum Glass controls reflection from surrounding light sources, as well as being super clear so you can see more detail on your piece.

What is the difference between conservation and museum glass?

Conservation Glass filters out 99% of the harmful UV rays that cause light damage and looks like regular glass: clear and shiny. Museum Glass also filters out 99% of UV light, but has the added feature of being clear and virtually non-reflective because of a special coating.

Do Museums Use glass or acrylic?

Clear glass transmits 91% of light to the artwork, while Museum Glass and Optium Museum Acrylic transmit more than 97% of light to the artwork while filtering out the harmful UV wavelengths. This improves both color intensity and clarity.

How to order Tru Vue acrylic sheeting from Optium?

To learn more about Tru Vue acrylic click HERE. For wholesale pricing or more information about Tru Vue acrylic sheeting, call us at (888) 702-6028 or fill out quote request form. If you look through our selection of specialty sheets, you will notice that they are top of the line.

What are the benefits of Optium Museum acrylic?

Optium Museum Acrylic delivers conservation-grade UV protection that is anti-reflective and blocks 99% of UV light. Other benefits and features of Tru Vue acrylic include: To learn more about Tru Vue acrylic click HERE.

Why do you need Tru Vue sheeting for art?

If you have a nice piece of artwork you want to protect, look no further than Tru Vue Acrylic Sheets. Superior UV protection to preserve fragile works and other items from being harmed by UV rays.

How does Tru Vue conservation reflection control glass work?

Tru Vue Conservation Reflection Control Glass (Non-glare U.V. Glass) has the same U.V. filtering quality as clear glass, but has an etched surface to reduce glare. This surface softens the image with a resulting slight loss in clarity and color intensity.