Display Cases

Why choose a display cover?

A display cover protects your artwork or product from dust and unwanted handling while keeping it visible from all sides. This is particularly useful for fragile objects that you want to clean or handle as little as possible. It also gives your display a neat, professional finish, whether in a museum, gallery, shop or at an exhibition.

What does a dust cover do?

A display cover can also be described as a dust cover. It helps keep dust off the object beneath it, making it useful for valuable or fragile items. The level of protection also depends on how closely the cover fits its base. When combining a cover with a plinth, we match the cover and locating panel for a close fit.

Acrylic or glass display covers?

Are you looking for a relatively lightweight cover that is easy to lift and move? An acrylic display cover is a suitable choice. Acrylic, often known by the brand name Perspex, is a clear, colourless plastic that can be made in different shapes and sizes. We use recycled acrylic for our standard acrylic display covers.

Our glass display covers offer a high-quality finish and greater scratch resistance than acrylic. Glass is heavier, however. A glass cover is therefore particularly suitable for a fixed display where it does not need to be lifted frequently.

Both materials provide a clear view of your artwork or product. Base your choice primarily on weight, scratch resistance and how you intend to use the cover.

UV protection for your artwork or product

A material’s resistance to UV light is different from the UV protection it provides for the object inside. Although glass and acrylic do not themselves yellow under UV exposure, this does not mean that the contents are protected against UV-related fading.

Does your object need additional UV protection? We offer specialist options on request, including Tru Vue Optium acrylic and UV-filtering glass. These options cannot be ordered directly through our online shop. Please contact us for advice on a suitable solution.

Different options for your display

As well as the material, consider how you will access the object. A lift-off cover can be removed as a whole, while a door or drawer gives you access without lifting the entire cover. This can be useful if you regularly change the products on display or need to handle the object.

Our range includes display covers with a door, drawer or LED lighting. This allows you to choose a design suitable for displaying artwork in a gallery, a product in a shop or a presentation at an exhibition.

Choosing the right display cover size

A suitable display cover leaves enough space around your object. Measure its length, width and height, allowing for any parts that extend beyond the main body. When ordering, check the difference between internal and external dimensions: the material thickness and any locating panel affect the space available inside.

If a standard size does not suit your display, you can use our configurator to create a made-to-measure option. You can also contact us for help choosing suitable dimensions and a practical design.

Combining a display cover with a plinth

A plinth raises your object to the desired display height. When you order both a plinth and a matching display cover from Solits, we fit a locating panel in the same colour to the top of the plinth at no extra cost. The cover fits over this panel, keeping it securely in place.

The finish of the cover also contributes to the overall presentation. We use UV-cured adhesive to join the components of our glass covers and acrylic covers up to certain sizes. This creates clear, barely visible joints, giving the cover an almost seamless appearance. Together, the plinth and cover provide an understated setting that keeps the focus on your artwork or product.

Advice on choosing your display cover

Unsure which material, size or design would suit your display? Please contact us. We will be happy to help you choose a suitable cover.