Before you buy glass wall art, it's worth understanding three things: what the actual difference is between tempered and regular glass, how the glossy surface behaves against light and reflections, and how to hang and maintain it properly. This guide gathers the answers in one place, drawn from daily experience printing on glass and canvas. Every piece at SRC Collection is custom-printed to order in Israel and arrives ready to hang - so after reading, the only part left is choosing well. And if a question remains, personal advice is available on WhatsApp.
Tempering is a controlled heating-and-cooling process that builds internal tension into the glass, making it significantly stronger than regular glass of the same thickness. In a wall piece that's the difference between a fragile panel and an object that holds up for years in a home with kids, slamming doors and tight hallways. The print itself sits behind the glass, so the color is protected from touch, dust and moisture - which is why tempered glass suits the kitchen and bathroom too, exactly the places where canvas holds up less well. The visual result is a color depth and three-dimensional feel that an open print can't achieve.
The glossy surface is glass's great advantage - and also the one thing that needs some thought. The main rule: don't hang the piece directly opposite a large window or a direct light source, because then the reflection competes with the artwork. Hanging it at an angle to the window, or on a wall that gets side light, gives the best result - the colors come alive and the reflections stay subtle and add life. In the evening, a spotlight aimed from above at about a 30-degree angle lights up the piece without glare. If you're unsure about a particular wall, send us a photo of it on WhatsApp and we'll tell you honestly whether glass will work there or whether canvas is better.
Cleaning a glass piece is as simple as cleaning a window: a soft, damp cloth, no abrasive products, and the shine returns fully. The colors, protected behind the glass, stay vivid for years with no special care. For hanging - every piece comes with ready hanging holes and spacers off the wall that create a floating, professional look; a drywall wall needs a suitable anchor, a concrete wall a drill and a standard anchor. For especially large pieces we recommend a second pair of hands or a professional, mainly because of the weight. Detailed hanging instructions are included with every order - you're not alone against the wall.
Tempered glass is significantly stronger than regular glass, and in the rare case of a break it shatters into small, relatively blunt fragments - not into large, sharp shards. That's why it's the standard in shower doors and glass tables too.
The print sits behind the glass and is protected, and the colors stay vivid for years. That said, like any artwork, it's best to avoid prolonged direct sunlight on the piece - both because of reflection and for optimal preservation.
Yes, and that's exactly its advantage over canvas: the glass is resistant to moisture and steam, and wiping it with a damp cloth removes kitchen grease too. For wet spaces it's almost always the right choice.
Glass gives shine, color depth and a contemporary look, and suits bright and wet spaces. Canvas gives a matte, warmer, softer texture with no reflections at all. Both are custom-printed to order in Israel and arrive ready to hang - the choice is about the character of the space.