Anti-reflective glass is actually quite reflective...

[Jorine]

Hi there! I always use anti-reflective coated glass (70% and 99%) from Groglass. I've always been very happy with the product, as are my customers.

But today I received a picture from a client of his newly framed work hanging in the living room. He was surprised by the amount of reflection of the glass, and I am surprised as well. I genuinely began to think I got a wrong delivery or something, but when I checked the pictures I made from the framed result I see a green glare, so it really is the right glass
What is your opinion on this? Could it be the angle of the light falling on to the frame?
I appreciate your thoughts!

 

[David Hewitt]

AR Glass is appears its best when viewed straight on. Also notice the difference between the white vs the dark colored areas.

 

[Theorize]

Completely normal behavior for AR glass. It is "anti-reflective" not "zero-reflective". That being said, even in not ideal display areas, it is still so much better than the alternative of regular glass.

 

[wpfay]

The success of A/R glazings are situationally dependent. The lighting is critical.
With oblque lighting and viewed straight on, it will make the glazing disappear.
Depending on the nature/source of the light and the angle the color of the reflected light can vary from green to purple.
When there is doubt of efficacy, I offer a framed sample to take home to see what the results will be.
I always warn customers that it doesn't work well in some instances.

 

[Jorine]

AR Glass is appears its best when viewed straight on. Also notice the difference between the white vs the dark colored areas.

Thanks! I think I stressed out too quick (story of my life ). I guess the reflection will not be this bad if viewed straight on. I'll contact the customer if that is the case.

 

[Jorine]

The success of A/R glazings are situationally dependent. The lighting is critical.
With oblque lighting and viewed straight on, it will make the glazing disappear.
Depending on the nature/source of the light and the angle the color of the reflected light can vary from green to purple.
When there is doubt of efficacy, I offer a framed sample to take home to see what the results will be.
I always warn customers that it doesn't work well in some instance

Exactly, good to warn the customer and offer a framed sample to take home. Thanks!

 

[Bruce Papier]

We made sure to have a framed sample of Museum Glass hanging in the gallery so we could show customers the varying levels of reflection from all angles. We didn't sell much of it as a result.

 

[Corbin Dallas]

It's a good idea to discuss art placement with the customer. They may not need to spend a thousand dollars more for Optium for a large piece that will be hung in a hallway with a window at the opposite end.

(I wish this was a hypothetical scenario)

 

[Jim Miller]

...I guess the reflection will not be this bad if viewed straight on. I'll contact the customer if that is the case.

The anti-reflection quality diminishes as the angle of viewing changes. The best quality is at 90 degrees, but at a viewing angle of about 60 degrees, the anti-reflection quality is gone and it looks like ordinary glass.

 

[RoboFramer]

This comparison display sold the frell out of optically coated glass for us.
I deliberately chose a highly reflective moulding to show how reflections did not continue on to the glass as they did on the standard glass.

I’d also move it about to demonstrate it’s only as good as its hanging location.

 

[Jorine]

This comparison display sold the frell out of optically coated glass for us.
I deliberately chose a highly reflective moulding to show how reflections did not continue on to the glass as they did on the standard glass.

I’d also move it about to demonstrate it’s only as good as its hanging location.

That's smart, to use the reflective moulding!

I have the comparison display as well, it works great for selling the coated glass. But indeed: it's only as good as its hanging location.
Thanks for those wise words

 

[Ylva]

I sell a ton of museum glass. I have displays all over the shop, different walls.


I always start with 'there is glass, there will always be some reflection'. Then I point to one with museum glass that is right opposite my glass door, so is getting the most reflection. I always tell them, that you can still see the art. If it would be conservation clear, you wouldn't see the art anymore, especially on a bright sunny day.

I also show my glass display in different light sources so they can see the difference.

 

[Nikodeumus]

Managing the expectations of customers to a product they are unfamiliar with is important.
This subject had been covered regularly.
Enter a search term like "glare" in the search bar.
You'll find plenty of discussions that will help you.

 

[Rick Granick]

I have many framed examples on my walls, about half with ConsClear glass and half with Museum, so people can easily compare the difference from different angles. I also have a couple of the TruVue displays, which are very effective... especially the one with the donuts, which is right near my front door.
Rick

 

[Jorine]

Managing the expectations of customers to a product they are unfamiliar with is important.
This subject had been covered regularly.
Enter a search term like "glare" in the search bar.
You'll find plenty of discussions that will help you.

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