UV-screens
Instructions
If you have already purchased a painting and would like to upgrade your screen, please select an option from 1 to 4 and email art@schafernakerart.com, quoting your chosen option and order number. Each painting and quote is discussed individually.
If this is your first enquiry or you need further advice, feel free to get in touch anyway.
1. Optium Museum Acrylic®
This 3mm museum grade acrylic provides the highest level of UV filtration, outstanding clarity and a very low level of reflection.
Optium Museum Acrylic® is excellent investment for a valuable painting, offering a more premium look and feel. This screen provides protection from a moderate amount of direct sunlight.
PROS: blocks 99% of UV, very low reflection (green/pink tint), better durability and easy cleaning, anti-static (less dust)
CONS: costly, more prone to scratching than glass if not handled carefully
Price: approximately £50 for small and medium-sized canvases - a highly competitive rate
2. UV Acrylic
A premium 2mm cast acrylic with excellent optical clarity, durability (shatter resistant) and UV stability.
UV Acrylic is good choice for most artwork which is prone to fading. It will protect your art from a moderate amount of direct sunlight.
PROS: blocks 99% of UV, affordable
CONS: doesn’t eliminate reflections, prone to scratching and may accumulate dust over time
Price: approximately £20 for small and medium-sized canvases
3. Glass
Standard 2mm glass comes with most watercolours.
Paintings with standard glass screens are suitable for locations away from bright or direct sunlight, such as a small home office, a staircase or a room with minimal windows.
PROS: scratch resistant, cleans very easily, less dust
CONS: doesn’t eliminate reflections, slight green tint (hardly noticeable)
Price: included as a standard
4. Special options
For customers who require alternative screens, such as glass with a UV-protective coating.
