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
Want to give a
creative & enhanced look to your artwork? Are you looking for
best custom framers in your area? If so, then this is the right place
for you. We are Paintboxartandframing, one stop custom
framing shop located in west village, NYC offering all types of
picture framing services under one roof.
Paint Box Art &
Framing was established in the year 2002. Throughout these years we
have helped many of our valued clients design amazing framing designs
for their decor needs. The actual framing of our customer's artwork
is a very small portion of our service that we provide. We help our
customers in making the right decisions when it comes to choosing the
right framing design, picking the right color mats, and to make sure
that the look of their artwork is enhanced rather than taken away. We
make sure that the type of material such as glass, foam board, and
mats that are used are economical and at the same time are sound
quality from the conservation framing stand point. Paint Box also
provides its clients with quality mirrors of different thicknesses to
reach a higher precision. We offer delivery and shipment free of
charge to our clients that are in our neighborhood.
Our
Services:
1. Custom
Framing
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What is museum
quality/ archival/ conservation framing?
Framing using
highest quality acid-free framing components that saves the artwork
from environmental conditions & keeps it in the ideal condition
for years.
Benefits of
museum quality custom framing:
Though it doesn't
cost much more than usual custom framing, museum quality custom
framing delivers you great value over price. Two main benefits of
archival framing are:
- 100% acid-free
material to preserve your artwork for years &
- Smooth, rich &
highest quality finish that looks exceptionally better than usual
framing.
Why Choose
Paintbox Art & Framing?
Paintbox art &
framing is state-of-the-art custom framing shop in West Village,
Manhattan, NY. We have been providing same day museum quality art &
framing services since more than a decade.
Paintbox has a
large base of customers from West Village, NYC & around, some of
them our regular customers for more than half dozen years.
Six strong
reasons for choosing us, as we believe, are follows:
- 12 Years of
custom framing experience
- Huge variety
of frames to choose & customize from
- Extremly
humble staff of craftsmen
- Free
neighborhood pick-up & delivery
- Custom
framing within a day &
- Best
value-for-money. Guaranteed.
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What is
PlexiGlass picture/box frame?
Plexiglass, also
known as acrylic glass, 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.
Benefits of Plexi
Glass picture/box framing:
- Perfectly
suitable for modern artworks & interiors
- Transparent
& scratch resistant
- Light
weight
- Highly
durable
- Safer than
glass &
- Easy to
transport.
Why Choose
Paintbox Art & Framing?
At Paintbox art &
framing, we have been framing 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
So if you want to
enhance the beauty of your artworks or pictures, contact the framing
experts,
Paintboxartandframing.com for all your custom framing needs.
