Thread: Glass on a display - what is safe?

Originally Posted by Bob38S

Was not aware it was for a picture frame.

My suggestion for picture frames is that you only use what is termed non glare glass. If you use ordinary glass, unless you are almost directly in front of the picture you always lose some of the view due to glare/reflection especially at night with lights on.

interesting ... i go the opposite way ... i use 2mm clear because the non-glare glass, in my view, distorts the colours a little

i am sure if we got three people together on this there would be five opinions at least

regards david

Yes agreed, I always thought that 3 people, 5 opinions always meant that 2 were having 50 cents each way.

Not found any colour distortions before but then again I can't say that I have compared the 2 types of glass on the same picture - something for me to try the next time I get an opportunity.

Is the display case for a private display or public ?. If its private a 3mm float would do. If its public 4mm toughened or 6.38 laminated should be the minimum. The 6.38 would be the cheaper option. I get some aluminium doors glazed in 6.38 and a 1800 x 700 sheet glazed into a door costs us $150. I would say most glaziers would have the size you want just laying around.