What's the best-rated product in Plexiglass?
The best-rated product in Plexiglass is the 24 in. x 36 in. x 1/8 in. Thick Acrylic Black Opaque Sheet.
What are a few brands that you carry in Plexiglass?
We carry Falken Design, OPTIX, Alpine Industries and more.
Can Plexiglass be returned?
Yes, Plexiglass can be returned within our 90-Day return period.
What are the shipping options for Plexiglass?
All Plexiglass can be shipped to you at home.
Plexiglass, or acrylic plastic, is a variation of a brand name used to encompass similar products. The brand is Plexiglas®, but we're talking about all brands of hard acrylic sheets. They’re often called plexiglass sheets, plexiglass, or plexiglass panels as a generic term.
Many people think of clear plexiglass, but some choices add color or a different finish for more privacy. Frosted plexiglass may be used in some instances instead of regular glass, and tinted plexiglass adds a colorful touch to an otherwise ordinary project. Of course, if you need a more impact-resistant material, we’ve got similar options in polycarbonate, including tinted polycarbonate and opaque polycarbonate. Both polycarbonate and plexiglass sheets come in various thicknesses to suit any job.
Polycarbonate Sheets Vs Acrylic Sheets Vs Glass
When you’ve reached a place in your project where it’s time to add a transparent barrier, it’s time to take a step back and assess your needs. Your options are glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. For safety reasons, polycarbonate or plexiglass are better choices. Figure out which glass and plastic sheets fit your project by considering these facts:
Working with Plexiglass
Cutting Plexiglass
Decide which side of the line you’re cutting on, then mark your line with a pencil, grease pencil, or marker. Utility knives and a metal straight-edge, like a ruler or carpenter’s square, can make quick work of thin plexiglass sheets 3/16 inches thick or less. You could also use a scroll saw or rotary tool. No matter the cutting method, sand it smooth with wet sandpaper when you’re done.If you’re using a utility knife, score the plexiglass carefully several times. Once you’ve got a decent cut, flip it, then score it in the valley of scoring you’ve made. Finally, snap it over a hard surface, like a table. Line up your scored line and the edge of the table, then bend the acrylic sheet downward until it separates.
When using power tools, make sure the blades are sharp to cut down on chipping your acrylic. Your jigsaw or scroll saw will do best with a fresh blade made specifically for plexiglass. Some advise using a table saw or circular saw with crosscut teeth. Avoid using high speeds on rotary tools when a 10-15,000 rpm will do the job just fine on a thin sheet of plexiglass. Placing a stabilizing board beneath the acrylic can also help you get a clean cut. It's useful when drilling as well.
Plexiglass Drill Bits
Experiment on scrap pieces of plexiglass. Acrylic drill bits are ideal, but you may have other bits on hand that could get the job done. The key is finding a bit that won’t wander on the smooth surface. Step bits or standard twist drill bits may work if you’ve got some that match the thickness of your plexiglass. For better results, use a bit with a sharp tip to get the hole started, like Forstner, spade bits, or brad-point drill bits. For large holes, use a hole saw. Try slowly drilling a small pilot hole first with light pressure if you’re having trouble with cracking and chipping.We’re your source to buy plexiglass, as well as the place to get the right saw blades, drill bits, and sandpaper to polish the edges of your project. Let us help you find everything you need. We’ll send the supplies right to your door or have them ready for store pickup when you need them. Browse our complete selection online on our mobile app or shop select acrylic sheets in your local store.