Plexiglass Picture Framing Services

All picture frames are made with 5 major components comprising of the actual picture frame which can be wood or metal, a protective transparent cover called glazing, a colored or textured mat board, backing board onto which the picture is affixed & lastly an optional protective sheet to protect the picture or artwork from dust. From all of the above, the most important component is glazing as it protects the picture from damage.

The transparent front of frame called glazing can be of two types: Glass & acrylic. The main purpose of glazing is to protect the artwork from dust & damage during handling. It also minimizes large humidity & temperature changes thereby preserving the look of the artwork. The most popular form of glazing used these days is use of acrylic glass popularly know under its trade name as “Plexiglas”. The acrylic is a hard synthetic polymer material made from derivatives of acrylic acid & because it is easy to bend, cut &

form, it is oftenly used in picture frame glazings. It is a light weight, shatter-resistant alternative to glass & a beautiful and durable solution for many framing needs. Plexiglass frames are fully transparent frames used to picture frame or box frame an object or artwork that looks virtually floating.

Plexiglass is used primarily in posters and large picture frames (bigger than 11x14). It is used in large format frames because it’s more resistant to breaking than glass and costs less to ship. It is also used in frames in heavy traffic areas because if it’s broken it won’t be as dangerous as glass.

However, Plexiglas has major advantages like:

• Shatter proof, • Lighter than glass• Highly durable• Easy to transport• Provides about 60% UV protection

But major disadvantages of Plexiglass includes that it scratches easily, requires extra attention while cleaning, costs more than glass.

It is recommended to select Plexiglass framing in 3 situations:

1. When artwork/picture is bigger than 16x20

2. When you’re shipping a frame and want to save money

3. If you don’t want to risk the glass from breaking and damaging the original photo if it’s hanging on a wall in a high traffic area.

At Paintbox art & framing, we have been offering Plexiglass framing services for more than 12 years. We have a huge base of clients in West Village, Manhattan, NY & around, with some of them being our regular clients for more than half dozen years.

By choosing our Plexiglass framing service, you avail following unique benefits:

• Perfectly suitable for modern artworks & interiors• Only the highest grade acrylic material for framing• Exceptional craftsmanship• Free neighborhood pick-up & delivery• Framing within a day • Best value-for-money. Guaranteed