So is it good to use.
I took that "UV absorbant" as either a bad or good thing? Which is it?
Is it safe for framing?
Thanks, Mike
In my opinion, it is neither good or bad as it is somewhat meaningless. It simply says that some unknown percentage of the UV rays will be absorbed by the acrylic rather than being passed through to the paper. That is good on the surface, but even 1% absorbtion would meet the advertising requirement, while providing no real protection. Also, that absorbed energy will be converted to heat, which in itself is bad for the paper.
Displaying posters is not the best way of preserving posters. This is a tradeoff we all need to make. If you want to conserve then, then you need to store them flat in a dark place at 50-70 degrees F and at 40-50% relative humidity. But if you do that, what is the point of collecting? The posters were meant to be enjoyed, so the answer fpor most of us is to choose to display using reasonable glazing and backing and in a location that is not in direct sunlight.
Mike, I think you are starting to suffer from analysis paralysis. You are so concerned about doing this perfectly that you may never get around to doing anything. If you have been listening to us, you will see a common theme that the consensus is to just buy the Hollywood Poster Frame product and eat the shipping. You will get a better result at comparable cost and with much less hassle.
