Discover the University Frames Difference

[OUR PRODUCTS]  [FRAME COMPONENTS]

Wood/Moulding Mat Board University Seal Packaging Glass/Plexiglas Adhesive
 
 
Wood/Moulding:
University Frames prides itself in using the finest hardwood in all of its solid wood frames. Trees are harvested and replanted under strict government guidelines. This plantation approach ensures not only a sustainable resource, but also minimizes any impact on the local ecology. The wood we have selected is universally recognized in the industry as having two highly desirable characteristics: hardness and straight grain. Only after being kiln-dried to achieve an optimum level of moisture content is the wood then milled. All of these factors, when combined, contribute to an extraordinarily high quality moulding. It is milled within very tight tolerances, after which uniform coatings of stain and finish are applied, resulting in a luxurious satin or high gloss finish, destined to retain its elegance for decades.

The moulding is then cut and joined at our facility in Anaheim, California. Frames are assembled by hand, using high quality components.
 
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Matboard
The matboard and mountboard are acid and lignin-free, and are pH neutral to help preserve and protect your document. The bottom border of the matboard is embossed in gold or silver foil with your school’s name, and the top border displays the school’s official seal; this seal may be embossed or, for many schools, an optional medallion may be selected as an added feature. This distinctive medallion, a University Frames innovation, adds a touch of elegance that will shine brilliantly over the years.

University Frames is proud to offer matboard and mountboard manufactured by the following industry-leading professionals:
 
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University Seal:
University Frames offers two options for your school’s official seal or logo: foil embossing or an engraved medallion. Both measure approximately 1.5 inches in diameter. The medallion is then inserted into an opening cut into the matboard to ensure that it lays flush with the matboard. The medallions are offered in two different finishes: 22-karat gold or rhodium plating. Rhodium is a precious metal worth substantially more than silver, and will hold its luster without tarnishing.
 
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Packaging:
When you receive your university diploma frame, graduation picture frame, or diploma display, you will find it packaged with a great deal of care and attention. Each frame is wrapped in tissue and thick bubble wrap, then boxed, and then boxed again. We take the extra steps to protect your frame in an effort to ensure that it arrives at your door in the condition it left us – flawless. Instructions for easily and quickly inserting your diploma are included to eliminate any delay in displaying a milestone achievement. We have been making diploma frames since 1988 and are a premier supplier to hundreds of colleges and universities throughout the country. We are prime partners with the various collegiate licensing authorities, so you can be sure your frame has passed their rigorous inspection criteria, as well as those of the colleges themselves.
 
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Museum Glass ®:
  • Reduces reflection by over 85% (to less than 1% of total light), the lowest possible reflection rating available with UV protection
  • Achieves over 97% light transmission to enhance colors, brightness and contrast levels
  • Blocks up to 99% of UV light rays
Glass/Plexiglas:
UV PROTECTION WITH REFLECTION CONTROL
  • Matte-like finish to minimize glare and allows 89% light transmission
  • Blocks up to 99% of UV light rays
  • Achieves over 97% light transmission to enhance colors, brightness and contrast levels
UV PROTECTION
  • Conservation Grade 99% UV Protection
  • Protects against damage and fading caused by UV light
  • Ideal if reflection-free viewing is not important
PREMIUM CLEAR (Standard Glass/Plexiglas)
  • Blocks up to 45% of UV light
  • Works well in any presentation hung in a controlled lighting environment
  • Allows over 90% of light transmission and less than 8% light reflection
Why choose UV Protection?
UV protection reduces fading and other damage caused by UV light over time. Leading authorities on preservation recommend using glazing that blocks at least 97% UV light. Conservation grade glazing products surpass this standard in providing up to 99% UV protection, the maximum level of protection available in the industry.
 
What factors cause damage to art, photographs and other personal keepsakes?
Indoor and outdoor UV light rays contribute to irreversible damage. Colors may fade and shift and the materials that make up the piece may become brittle or yellow.
 
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Adhesive:
We have taken great care to ensure that the conservation quality materials that we use will help to preserve your document for a lifetime. When you receive your frame, you will see instructions on how to easily insert your diploma in your frame. The adhesive tape that we include in each frame to mount your diploma is Filmoplast P 90.

Filmoplast P 90 is made from a white, tear resistant paper and coated with age resistant acrylic adhesive. Both the adhesive and paper are buffered (pH 8.7 aged) so the tape remains acid-free for decades after application.
 
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