Acrylic Picture Frames Measure Up (NAPSA)—A growing number of homeowners are thinking acrylic when looking to protect and increase the value of their framed art. The trend comesasprofessional framers are finding that materials like AcRYLITE acrylic sheet allow them to provide customers with high optical clarity and protection against fading. CLEAR THINKING—Whenfram- ing pictures, more homeowners are thinking acrylic. Whythe new interest in acrylic sheet? Aside from being half the weight of glass—which makes it excellent for large or oversized pieces of art—AcrRYLITE sheet is also shatter-resistant and protects against scratches. It’s considered a safe alternative to glass, especially for homes with small children. What’s more, ACRYLITE sheet comes in different grades to meet specific needs. ACRYLITE FF-3 acrylic sheet is manufactured to provide the highest optical clarity available for acrylic framing. Another grade for conservation framing, ACRYLITE AR-OP-3 acrylic sheet, filters out 98 percent of harmful UV light that can cause artwork to deteriorate, while providing a chemical and abrasion resistant coating. More information is available by calling 800-631-5384 or e-mailing framewithacrylite@cyro.com and requesting “D-tips.”
