Questions and Answers for OPTIX 24 in. x 32 in. x 0.118 in. Clear Dry Erase Acrylic Sheet

A:  Magnets will not stick to this material. -Thank you

A:  As much as I would like to answer this question, I can't. This forum is where other customers helps each other. Any questions regrading store policies, inventory, availability and such... should be directed to management at home depot. Your friends and fellow customers have no inside knowledge of business operations. Try calling the store and asking. If someone there can't help you, perhaps they can direct you to someone who can. Best wishes!

A:  Please check back in two to three weeks. -Thank you

A:  It is possible, but not easy. Jig-saws reciprocate, so they make thin materials like this vibrate. If a jigsaw is the only tool available, it's best to sandwich the plastic with a sacrificial board and clamp it securely, very near to to the cut. And you need a VERY fine-tooth blade. A hand scroll saw or jeweler's saw is slow but much safer. A band saw might work, but you'd need a fine tooth blade. If you are only making straight cuts, then you can score the cut-line with multiple light passes using a utility knife. Then place the scored line on the edge of a sturdy table and break the plastic. Long cuts require a board to direct force along the entire score-line. Shorter cuts can be easily broken out with a hammer. I suggest you watch a few videos before attempting this technique. It requires a certain touch. Another method uses a rotary tool ( like dremel ) and a straight edge to score the plastic. That's usually what I do at home in the shop. The rotary tool is safe, and makes a deeper score-line, which in turn, makes the break-off a "snap!" ( pun intended ;-) It's also possible to score a straight cut line with an angle grinder, but again, that requires a straight edge and a delicate touch. Hope that helps!

A:  yes

A:  Yes, you could do that. Although I'd recommend reinforcing those holes with some sturdier material: Two blocks of thin wood, heavy card board, layers of duct-tape or nylon reinforced packing tape... any of those would provide more security. Also, be careful to drill those holes an inch or two away from the edges. The reason is, plastic like this is brittle and prone to cracking if you place stress on the edges. For best results when drilling plastic, use a drill guide, a drill press or just two small blocks of wood to keep the drill vertical and steady. Use SLOW speed! Fast drilling or unsupported dilling can cause cracks in the blink of an eye. And please remember that, because plastic is brittle and can shatter, protective eye-wear is a must.

A:  Hello, Yes you can, thank you.

A:  It would be OK, but there are purpose-made plastics that are much better for that application. Any frame-shop has specialty plastics that are clearer than glass, UV resistant and shatterproof too. For something as precious as a diploma, that's a much better option.

A:  It would work, but I would go for a cheaper option, glass, or plexiglass

A:  Hello, yes OPTIX acrylic will work for this application. However this specific material is Dry Erase Acrylic. Model # MC-21 or a different size in OPTIX acrylic will work best. Thank you & congratulations!

A:  Sorry, This is not a material they are equipped to cut for you.

A:  ask Home Depot

A:  It probably depends on the particular Home Depot location and the equipment available. I cut mine on a table saw with a blade made for cutting acrylic and other plastic. I have always found the folks in my local store to be very helpful and cooperative.

A:  Hello, Home Depot stores are not able to cut material to size. Model # GE-41 is a plastic cutting tool available in the stores and online. Thank you.

A:  No, this is not UV stabilized.

A:  This has no special UV stabilization or protection. All plastic has some inherent UV resistance, but only specialized plastic are both UV stable and resistant.

A:  Hello, this is not UV stabilized, thank you.

A:  I have not seen the pictures you are referring to, but I would suspect that they are using the clips that are normally used for mirrors. I was going to use mirror clips, but I didn't have any without going to the store. I used the 3M picture mounting tabs. However the sheet is very flexible and should be attached to a solid surface without gaps below.

A:  You might be referring to "framer's nails."

A:  I don't have a clue, but the material is easily mounted with double-stick tape, with adhesive, or by drilling holes and using screws. I mounted some in grooves cut in the edge of a frame.

A:  The mounting hardware we use for this material is called "Stand off Wall mount hardware".