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title: Is there a correct side to acrylic?
description: Learn how to properly use non-glare acrylic by ensuring the non-glare side faces up for optimal visibility of your artwork. Find out how to identify the correct side and understand that for other acrylic types, orientation does not affect their properties.
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# Is there a correct side to acrylic?
## Always keep the non-glare side of the acrylic facing up to minimize reflections and enhance visibility. For other acrylic types, such as Standard or UV-protective, orientation does not affect their properties.
### Using Non-Glare Acrylic
- **Orientation**: It is important to keep the non-glare side facing up. This side is designed to reduce reflections and improve visibility of your artwork.
- **Identification**: Upon receiving your non-glare acrylic, you will find a sticker indicating which side should face up. Make sure to follow this instruction to achieve the best results.
### Other Acrylic Products
- For all other acrylic options (Standard, UV-protective, Tru Vue Optium Museum), it does not matter which side is facing up, as they retain their properties regardless of orientation.
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