Acrylic

About Acrylic Acrylic is an extremely versatile substrate with a glossy finish. It is the perfect product for achieving a sophisticated, high-tech look. Acrylic is a plastic product that can be heated to conform to many different shapes. Its versatility allows you to design boxes, holders for brochures, or a sign and easel. Other applications include the following:
Point-of-sale Menu boards Exhibitions  Retail signs Restaurants	Nameplates and namebadges Directional and informational signage Showroom signs Office building signs Framed fascia signs

Acrylic - What is it?
Acrylic is also known by the brand name Plexiglas® or Perspex®. It is an excellent product when you want a high-quality finish. A three-dimensional effect (giving the perception of depth to the finished product) can be achieved by using clear acrylic and applying the background colour to the reverse side.

Note: Acrylic signs may be subject to glare problems, but many of our centres stock a non-glare acrylic (check with your local centre for availability).

Acrylic is best suited for long-term indoor or short-term outdoor use where protected by an overhang or awning (this does not apply when acrylic is used in light box signs).

Sizes
Acrylic is available a variety of lengths, widths and thicknesses and is typically stocked in 1220 x2440mm (4' x 8') sheets.

Thicknesses
The most commonly used and/or stocked size is 3 or 5mm thick, but acrylic is available in other sizes.

Value-Enhancing
There are several ways in which you can increase the value and effectiveness of your acrylic sign:

• Adding striping and/or borders
• Using bent easels
• Applying additional lettering colours
• Adding a logo
• Incorporating a graphic symbol
• Designing custom applications
• Using multiple layers of acrylic to enhance quality image

• Self-supporting (bent easel)
• Hanging
• Velcro®
• Glued
• Double-sided tape
• Suction cups
• Framed