Acrylic is not as scratch resistant as a similar panel of glass, but light surface marks can be more easily buffed out from acrylic. For example, our clear acrylic sheets make for ideal window replacements, for splashbacks, shower doors, light diffusers or secondary glazing. In addition to its high tolerance to trauma, it boasts a UV resistance and a 15 to 20-year lifespan when used outside, with very little between it and the elements.

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With exceptional durability and weighing half as much as glass, our white acrylic sheets are able to withstand up to 10 times more impact than glass. We have the knowledge, experience and technology to offer a bespoke design and fabrication service for plastic sheets to cater for almost any idea you can think of. Further, plastic sheets are particularly useful for sheds and around the home with children and pets. Our range of acrylic materials includes mirror-effect acrylic sheets which are perfect for use in fitness areas such as gym and dance studios. Although group 7 plastics can be recycled most councils do not collect it in their curb side collections.

Use our CLEAR Round Self Adhesive Rubber Stopson your Furniture Protector for a more secure finish or if you are concerned about possible slippage. They are also UV and weather resistant which makes them the ideal material to use both indoors and outdoors. White cast Perspex ® weigh half as much as an equivalent glass pane, making installation, transportation, and handling an easier, and more attractive option. We can supply and fabricate acrylic sheets that are lighter than glass, have better impact resistance, and are safer to use. Extruded acrylic has a lower forming temperature than cast acrylic, making it exceedingly easier to mould and reshape when needed.

Perspex A2 (600MM X 420MM) Clear Acrylic Plastic Sheet - 2mm

Acrylic glass is 10x stronger than normal glass and also significantly lighter, so you needn’t worry too much about where you place it. Annual waste consumption has been reduced by 24 million litres, and almost 800 tonnes of carbon dioxide have been saved every year as part of a hot water recycling project.With a diverse variety of shades available, our glossy white acrylic sheets make for great creative projects in the home and commercial spaces. Its unique qualities make it an excellent material for both commercial and residential applications. One reason for this is that Perspex sheets are UV light and weather resistant, so they can be used both indoors and outdoors.

A2 (600MM X 420MM) Clear Acrylic Perspex Plastic Sheet - 2mm

If you're looking for a more environmentally-friendly option, our Perspex sheets are also 100% recyclable (however not biodegradable). Our Perspex sheets are a lightweight material suitable for use cases where glass would either be too expensive, heavy, or fragile. Acrylic samples come as 10cm squares and are intended to let you see the colour or finish in real life. Perspex® is recyclable, however, as it’s not bio-degradable the process is not as easy as putting it in your recycle bin or taking it to a bottle bank. Often seen as the most modern and sleek of colour options, white is timeless and perfect for adding light to a room.It's also the perfect material for use as a tougher alternative to similar glass products such as tabletop protectors and mirrors when using mirrored acrylic sheets. Acrylic is 20% more efficient than glass in reducing temperature flux which means that the outside temperature penetrates the acrylic less easily that it would penetrate glass. If you would like to use a cleaning product we suggest our specialist acrylic cleaner and polish Vuplex. Using a Perspex cut-to-size clear acrylic sheet as a replacement for a glass tabletop is ideal where safety is a concern.