Compare clear, frosted, non-glare, coloured and mirror acrylic for displays, privacy panels and signs.
| Type | Difference & use |
|---|---|
| Clear acrylic | Transparent sheet for a clear view.Display covers, cases and viewing panels. |
| Coloured acrylic | Colour and light transmission vary by selection.Signs, display accents and decorative panels. |
| Frosted acrylic | A frosted, satin appearance.Privacy and diffused-looking panels. |
| Satin non-glare | A separate finish, satin on one side.Framed graphics; check reflections and readability. |
| Mirror acrylic | Reflective face; standard and coloured listings.Decorative lettering and reflective display faces. |
| Acrylic shields | A fabricated panel arrangement, not a sheet finish.Counter screens with planned openings and supports. |
Transparent sheet, often called plexiglass. Display covers, retail cases, office signs and furniture accents. Choose a clear view through the panel. Listed 4 x 8 ft sheets span six thicknesses from 1/8 to 1 in; a custom-size option is quoted separately. S1
Acrylic sheet with a coloured appearance. Retail signs, exhibition displays, branded features and decorative shapes. Choose the colour and light-transmission effect together. Listed thicknesses are 1/8, 3/16 and 1/4 in in 4 x 8 ft sheets. Exact colours, finish and availability require a quote. S1
Sheet with a frosted, satin appearance. Privacy panels, lighting diffusers and illuminated displays. Choose when a diffused appearance matters more than a clear view. Listed 4 x 8 ft sheets are 1/8 or 1/4 in thick. Check a sample with the intended lighting. S1
Acrylic listed as satin on one side and intended for display viewing. Picture framing, gallery graphics and presentation panels. Compare reflections and readability under the actual display lighting. Listed 4 x 8 ft sheets are 1/8 or 1/4 in thick. Do not assume it is the same finish as frosted acrylic. S1
Acrylic with a reflective face, including separate coloured mirror listings. Decorative lettering, event signs, retail displays and feature panels. Standard mirror is listed in 1/8 and 1/4 in, 4 x 8 ft. Red, rose gold, purple, blue and green mirror are each listed as 1/8 in, 4 x 8 ft. Confirm the backing and mounting system. S1
Clear barrier panels planned around a counter or floor-standing arrangement. Reception desks, retail counters and workstations. This is a fabricated arrangement, not just a finish. Reference options start at 2 x 2 ft tabletop and 4 x 4 ft floor-standing; dimensions, openings and supports need confirmation. Availability is quote-only. S1
Protect the presentation of a display with a fitted acrylic cover. Plan each face, joint and access opening.
Use a frosted panel where a clear view is not the priority. Check a sample in the room before choosing the finish.
Cut mirror acrylic into decorative shapes or lettering. Specify the visible face, backing and mounting method.
For a retail display or collection cover, begin with the object dimensions and the access needed to arrange or remove it. Send the overall width, depth and height, the proposed joints and any base or shelf supports. Clear acrylic is the listed starting material; panel thickness and fabrication details are selected for the finished design. S1 · S2
For a reception or service counter, measure the available space and show where staff and customers need access. Mark any pass-through opening and the planned tabletop or floor-standing support. The shield listing supports both arrangements, but it does not establish a tested health-protection rating or a standard fixing system. S1
For an office privacy insert or illuminated display, compare a frosted sample in the intended position and lighting. If the job is a printed graphic or framed artwork, compare the satin non-glare option separately. Ask to confirm which surface is finished, the viewing orientation and the amount of visibility required through the panel. S1
For an event sign or retail feature, lay out the letters or shapes on a drawing and identify the face that will be visible. Standard and coloured mirror acrylic offer different appearances. Select from the listed colours, check a physical sample for a close colour match, and confirm the substrate and fixing method before cutting or bonding. S1
Frosted and satin non-glare are separate finishes. Choose from the exact listing and confirm a sample where appearance matters.
Choose a clear view, a coloured feature, diffused privacy, reduced display reflections or a mirrored face. Review a sample under the intended lighting. A photograph is a reference, not a guaranteed colour or optical match. S1 · S3
All current standard sheet options in this category are 4 x 8 ft. Clear acrylic lists 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 and 1 in. Other finishes have smaller thickness ranges, shown in the catalogue. Do not assume a size or thickness available in clear acrylic is available in every colour or finish. S1
Provide finished dimensions, quantity, visible faces, holes, openings and support positions. Add a dimensioned drawing for custom work. Stock sheet dimensions describe the starting material; they do not establish an unsupported span, load capacity or fixing layout. S1
Confirm the manufacturer, grade and, where relevant, cast or extruded construction. Ask about thickness tolerance, masking and finish. For mirror, confirm backing and mounting compatibility; for non-glare material, identify the finished side. S1
Order a listed standard sheet when its option matches the job. Quote custom dimensions and fabrication separately. Coloured acrylic needs colour and availability confirmation; shields remain quote-only. Confirm quantity and collection or delivery timing before planning installation. S1
Confirm the supplied sheet's masking, handling and storage instructions, including when masking should be removed. Clear-acrylic listing notes specifically call for masking and tolerance confirmation. The local sources do not document storage temperatures, stacking limits or lifting procedures. S1
Provide holes, cutouts, supports and fixings with your custom-work request. The local sources do not establish drill clearances, fastener spacing, cutting speeds or adhesive procedures for the delivered grade. Obtain the matching fabrication and installation instructions before work begins. S1
Obtain cleaning instructions for the exact sheet and finish. The local sources do not identify approved cleaners, disinfectants, abrasives or mirror-backing compatibility. Confirm these details rather than assuming one care method suits clear, frosted, non-glare and mirror acrylic. S1 · S2
The acrylic brochure shows 4 x 8 ft and 5 x 10 ft sheets, while the current standard category options list 4 x 8 ft only. Treat 5 x 10 ft as an enquiry until the exact finish, thickness and availability are confirmed. The brochure also shows fewer thicknesses than the current clear-acrylic listing. S1 · S2
The brochure makes general weather, UV and durability claims without identifying a manufacturer, grade, test method or rating. This guide does not convert those statements into a warranty or suitability rating. Ask for the technical sheet for the actual supplied material if the project depends on those properties. S1 · S2
The five coloured mirror names and their listed sheet sizes are recorded, but photographs do not establish an exact colour match. Coloured non-mirror acrylic does not have a verified named-colour list. Confirm acrylic shield availability and the supplied configuration before ordering. S1 · S3
Download the product guide or the line sheet of sizes, colours and listed options.
Selection information draws on the current listings and the sources below. Historical brochure details need confirmation where identified.
Current category listings reviewed on 29 October 2026: 11 products with 24 listed option rows. The exact listed options are reproduced in the product catalogue. Product descriptions identify applications; they are not test certificates or installation manuals.
Open source ↗Single-page product brochure, reviewed visually. Shows general applications, 1/8 and 1/4 in, 4 x 8 and 5 x 10 ft, and general performance claims. Current listing options take precedence where the ranges differ; the brochure contains no grade-specific care instructions.
Open source ↗Original reference photographs were reviewed at full size. Displayed images are newly generated representative illustrations. Confirm exact colour with a physical sample.
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