Plexiglass brings together the best of durability and elegance in a lightweight package, with outstanding impact strength and optical quality. Ideal for projects where weight and safety are concerns, it offers a robust yet refined alternative to heavier glass options. Explore its broad utility in everything from eye-popping signage to protective picture frames, aquarium tanks, laser cut designs, and beautiful art work. Customize with ease — drill, silkscreen, thermoform, route, or cnc laser cut to achieve precise results.
We stock several types of cast plexiglass acrylic in several pre-cut sizes in clear, solid colors, transparent colors, fluorescent colors, pastels, glitter, and frosted. We also stock extruded plexiglass in clear, mirror, OP3 and P-99 non glare.
Is plexiglass and acrylic the same thing?
Yes. Plexiglass, plexi-glass, lucite, acrylite or acrylic glass are often used interchangeable with acrylic (simialar to the way Kleenex® and tissue paper are used interchangeable). When spelled Plexiglas® (spelled with one s), it refers to the Röhm brand name. When spelled as plexiglass (spelled with two s's) it is in reference to generic acrylic sheets. There are several manufacturers of acrylic sheets. The actual brand we ship out will depend on current stock. Plexiglas® is a registered trade name of Röhm GmbH and is not a brand we typically stock.
What is the difference between paper masking and film masking?
All of our plexiglass acrylic sheets come with a protective masking on both sides. Our clear cell cast pre-cut pieces will come with a paper masking. We also have clear extruded pre-cut pieces in both film masking and paper masking. The plastic film masking is typically blue in color or clear.
Paper masking is thicker than film masking and thus offers more protection when handling, especially when machining. However, film masking is easier to peel off than paper masking.
What is the difference between plexiglass/acrylic and polycarbonate (aka lexan)?
Plexiglass/acrylic and polycarbonate are both polymers and two of the most popular plastic materials. Both have clear visibility and are stronger than typical glass. However, one of the main differences between the two is that polycarbonate is significantly more impact resistant than plexiglass/acrylic and resist cracking and chipping much better. To give you an idea of the difference in strength between the two, if you were to throw a plexiglass sheet down on a concrete driveway, it would most likely crack and break. A polycarbonate sheet would just bounce off the driveway.
Plexiglass/acrylic is easier to machine and form. Polycarbonate is much more expensive than plexiglass. Polycarbonate offers more corrosion resistance when used in chemical applications, but it is less scratch-resistant than plexiglass. Plexiglass/acrylic has less degradation over time than polycarbonate.
Polycarbonate (aka lexan) is a material that should not be used for laser cutting projects. Polycarbonate sheets will release toxic and dangerous fumes when laser cut that will cause serious health damage. These fumes can also damage your laser machine. Examples of polycarbonate applications: protective windows, protective visors, machine guards, and other high risk applications.
Quantity discounts available!
We offer discounts on our listed prices
with the purchase of 2 or more stock sheets.
2 to 5 - 3% off
6 to 10 - 5% off
11 to 20 - 10% off
21 to 30 - 12% off
31 to 40 - 13% off
41 to 50 - 14% off
51 or more - 15% off
We can also cut to size!
For custom cut-to-size plexiglass sheets, please email [email protected] for a quote.
When describing the custom size, please included the thickness, width, length and quantity.
We also offer custom cut-to-size, hole drilling, edge polishing, CNC cutting, circle, and shape cutting. Request a quote for these services.
