How to Display Acrylic Paintings Beneath Glass

Placing an acrylic painting under glass can either preserve the painting, or can cause its destruction. All types of paintings, including acrylic paintings, must be properly mounted when placed in a frame.

Materials:

Painting
Picture frame glass
glass cleaner
Lint free cloth
Picture frame
Foam scratch proof corners
Spacers
Picture frame staples
Picture frame backing paper
Double sided tape
Picture wire
Small nails
Hammer

Placing an acrylic painting under glass can either preserve the painting, or can cause its destruction. All types of paintings, including acrylic paintings, must be properly mounted when placed in a frame. The glass cannot touch the painting, or terrible consequences could result. Paint could rub off of the painting and adhere to the glass, or moisture could build up on the surface of the artwork. Both of these situations are extremely destructive to any work of art.

Framing Under Glass

Place a piece of glass into a picture frame. Make sure that the glass is completely clean. It should be free from both finger prints and any oil that may have come from your hands. If necessary, clean the glass with a glass cleaner and a lint free cloth before placing it inside the picture frame.

Place foam scratch proof corner liners onto each edge of your painting. If needed, cut the liners down to a small size. These liners prevent the painting from rubbing against the inside corners of the picture frame.

Place painting spacers at the top and bottom of the frame. This will allow the painting to rest even further from the glass.

Carefully place the painting into the frame. Flip the frame over and examine the front side of the painting. Make any necessary adjustments to the spacers or foam corner protectors.

Apply staples to the inside of the frame. Make sure that the staples are secure, but not through the painting.

Set the picture frame backing material onto a flat surface. Place the framed artwork onto the paper material. Outline the picture frame with a pencil and remove the framed artwork.

Carefully cut the pattern out of the paper. Place the paper backing material onto the back of the frame. Make sure that there is no place where it overlaps the edges of the frame. Remove the paper and set it aside.

Place double stick tape completely around the back of the picture frame. Lay the paper on top of the tape. Make sure that there are no wrinkles or gaps. Firmly press the paper onto the back of the frame so that it is secure.

Gently hammer a nail onto each side of the picture frame back. Wrap picture hanging wire onto the nails before hanging the artwork.