Althouse Custom Picture Framing
The Process
Our Wood Moldings are made in Italy and the United States. The
woods are mahogany, cherry,
pine, walnut, oak, and ash.
Our Metal Moldings are made in the United States.
All Frames are custom made for your order, as a result
we do not keep an inventory so as to reduce waste of resources.
Moldings
Glazing
All our Glazing is Conservation Grade quality and offers protection against 98% of harmful indoor and outdoor UV rays. This
is like sunscreen for your artwork.
We offer three types of Glass and two types of Acrylic Glazing as follows:
Glass
1.Museum Glass:
Reduces mirror-like reflection by over 85% resulting in an almost non-existent glare. Greatest color neutrality and optimal clarity
for true transmission.
2.Conservation Reflection Control: Glare free w/o distortion.
3.Conservation Clear: Has the look of regular
clear glass but with the added UV protection to protect your items from light damage over time.
Acrylic
1. Conservation Clear Acrylite Scratch Resistance: Used in high traffic areas, when safety is a factor in the location
of the artwork or if a piece is very large and weight is a consideration.
2. Conservation Clear Acrylite: Used when safety
is a factor in the location of the artwork or if a piece is very large and weight is a consideration.
Mats
We only use Conservation grade & PH balanced (acid free) mats. This protects your artwork from damage over time.