3mm Cast Acrylic Opal 050
Q. What are the benefits of acrylic over glass?
A. Acrylic is stronger, more impact resistant, lighter in weight, won’t shatter, is easier to fabricate, and can be easily formed.
Q. Will acrylic sheet turn yellow after a few years?
A. The acrylic sheet we sell is of a quality that with proper maintenance, should last 10 years or more before it ever shows any appreciable sign of yellowing.
Q. Should I be concerned about scratching?
A. All materials will scratch to a greater or lesser degree dependent on the surface hardness. In glazing applications in particular, one of best performers is of course glass, but when it comes to plastic sheet material acrylic is one the hardest. As with all things when selecting a material for an application all the properties have to be considered in the round. Some scratches can be polished out but it is subject to the severity of the damage.
Q. How do you clean acrylic sheet?
A. Use a mild soap & water mixture with a gentle cleaning cloth. Do not use ammonia based cleaning solutions.