Clear Acrylic Sheets | Perspex Sheets for Sale
Suitable for a range of both indoor and outdoor usage, our crystal clear Perspex sheets made using acrylic routing are a worthy alternative to glass.
Getting an instant quote is simple. All you need to do is choose your preferred size of sheet and quantity if required.
If you’re happy with your quote, then feel free to proceed through to the checkout and make your purchase with The Plastic People today!
If you are looking for cut to size acrylic, then our quotation tool can help you get acrylic sheets in the size and shape you require.
Technical Specification
| Brand |
Perspex |
| Material |
Acrylic (extruded) |
| Finish |
Clear |
| Sheet Size |
2050mm x 1525mm |
| Available Thicknesses |
3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm |
| Light Transmission |
> 92% |
| Water Absorbtion |
0.2% |
| Fire Rating |
UK Class 4 |
| Cutting Tolerances |
+/- 1mm |
Standout characteristics of our acrylic sheets
Our clear acrylic sheets offer near perfect optical clarity and make for great alternatives to glass. That's because acrylic is around 10 x stronger, yet much lighter to handle. Acrylic is also clearer than glass and actually transmits more light.
A clear acrylic sheet from The Plastic People also benefits from a high gloss surface, and is exceptionally hard-wearing and easy to form or bend – as well as being physically easier to lift, hang, carry or transport.
Should acrylic be dropped, or impacted in any way – it’s much less likely to break. If it does break, it won’t shatter in the same way as glass. It won’t break into tiny sharp shards but into a couple of large, easy to pick up pieces, which makes it ideal for situations where safety is paramount.
Acrylic is great for outdoor use – as it has excellent UV resistance and general weathering properties.
So, as well as arguably being more straightforward to install – a clear acrylic sheet is much more durable and suitable for outdoor use than a standard glass panel.
Policril, Acryglass XT, Oroglass, Altuglas, Plexiglas and Perspex are all brands of acrylic you may have heard of. We find that Perspex is the better product & we only supply Perspex acrylic sheets.
Acrylic sheet applications
Clear acrylic sheets can be used for a variety of different things. The main applications typically include:
However, sheets of acrylic can also be used for retail displays and signage for shops, for example.
How to order your Perspex sheets
Ordering clear acrylic sheets from The Plastic People is quick and easy.
Simply select the size of acrylic sheet you would like to order and add it to your basket.
However, if you want to make a
cut to size order – you’ll need to enter your bespoke measurements in regards to thickness, length and width. We use acrylic routing to give the best possible results.
Acrylic sheets delivery options
First and foremost, we ensure your acrylic sheet order arrives to your door safely – whichever delivery option you choose.
Our standard delivery service usually arrives within 3 days, next day delivery is ideal for those who want their order to arrive as soon as possible, and named day delivery enables you to isolate a particular day of your choosing for when it would be most convenient for your order to arrive.
For more information, you can see our delivery and returns page.
Find our Acrylic screens here.
Our Most Frequently Asked Questions
What are the advantages of standard MDF?
Medium-density fibreboard (MDF) has many advantages, including cost, versatility, and ease of working with. MDF is less expensive than solid wood, making it a good choice for budget-conscious projects. MDF is a cost-effective option for homeowners looking to improve their interiors.
Can acrylic be used behind a hob ?
Acrylic can be used for kitchen splashbacks but the following distances should be kept between the outer edge of your hob and the acrylic: at least 60mm for ceramic hobs and at least 200mm for gas hobs. Acrylic is not suitable for use behind an Aga or similar range cooker.
See our splashback pages for further details.
Can acrylic be used in bathrooms ?
Acrylic can be used for bathroom splashbacks, shower splashbacks and bath panels, especially routed panels that are machined to specification.
Acrylic can be delivered at a maximum size of 3m x 2m meaning it is possible to cover a large area without the need for any seams (this means no more grouting !).
Because acrylic is so light, lfting acrylic and fixing it to walls is a fairly straightforward DIY task. See our acrylic splashbacks for further details.
How can I clean acrylic ?
We suggest simply use warm soapy water and a soft cotton cloth. Any chemical cleaner should be avoided as it is likely to damage the acrylic. If you would like to use a cleaning product we suggest our specialist acrylic cleaner and polish Vuplex.
How can I cut acrylic sheets
You can cut acrylic at home yourself - learn how to do it here.
How can I cut Perspex
Although routing Perspex is generally the best way to cut and shape Perspex, it can be done at home - see our guide on how to do it here.
How should I clean acrylic ?
The team here at The Plastic People are often asked about how to care for acrylic. Acrylic should not be cleaned with chemical cleaners as this will very likely lead to damage. Cleaning acrylic should be with warm soapy water and a soft cotton cloth. We are impressed with a cleaning product called Vuplex which polishes acrylic to a high shine in minutes, keeping acrylic looking like brand new. It also protects new plastic from scratches and grime and restores plastic which has fine scratches and in ground grime.
Is acrylic better than glass ?
Acrylic is 17 x stronger than glass and about half the weight of glass.
This means it is physically easier to lift, hang, carry or transport around and safer at the same time too. Should acrylic be dropped, it is much less likely to break too. If it does break, it will not shatter in the same way as glass. It would not break into tiny sharp shards but into a couple of large, easy to pick up pieces. This makes it ideal for situations where safety is paramount.
Acrylic is also clearer than glass and actually transmits more light than glass.
Is acrylic heat resistant ?
Acrylic is heat resistant up to 70 degrees.
Is acrylic suitable for outdoor use ?
Yes, acrylic can be used outside.
Is clear acrylic suitable for secondary glazing ?
Yes, acrylic is a good choice for secondary glazing.
The benefits of secondary glazing include increased thermal and sound insulation as well as extra security. Acrylic’s light weight and flexibility make it very easy to install yourself at home and the extremely high light translucence means there will be no noticable reduction in light entering the room.
For extra security consider using polycarbonate sheeting which is roughly 30 times stronger than acrylic and is also ideal for secondary glazing.
We offer standard, next day and named day delivery services.
Our larger orders are delivered via specialist couriers and we will email you the day before their delivery.
Whichever delivery option you choose, you will see your expected delivery date before you checkout. If you choose our standard delivery, this date is an estimate.
Standard Delivery - £9.96
All orders are delivered using our standard delivery service unless you choose our next day service.
Standard delivery is usually 5 - 7 working days. Orders with optional extras or cut-to-shape pieces can take longer.
Where possible, we will let you know if something is going to take longer than expected.
Standard delivery dates are estimated so please allow time to receive and check your order before you need to use the material or before contractors are due to begin work. If you need your delivery for a specific day, consider using either our Next Day or Named Day shipping services.
There are certain postcodes where we cannot deliver to at our offer price of £9.00. They are postcodes with prefix letters PA and PH (charged at £30) and BT, GY, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW, PO Isle of Wight, TR and ZE (charged at £40).
Next Day Delivery - £33.00
We can deliver orders for clear acrylic, polycarbonate (up to 12mm thick) and silver acrylic mirror next day. Where next day delivery is available we will offer you this choice during checkout.
Please order before 1pm. Orders received after 1pm will be delivered the following working day after. Working days are Monday to Friday; weekends and public holidays are excluded.
If any items ordered on a next day delivery are out of stock, we will contact you to organise alternative arrangements.
Named Day Delivery - £24.00
We have listened to your feedback & can now offer a named day delivery service across all of our products.
Just add your plastic to your basket and select Named Day as the delivery option, and then pick your chosen delivery day.
No more guessing when your parcels will arrive.
Simple!
Safe Delivery
If we think that your order cannot be delivered safely using our standard service, we will contact you to let you know and discuss the delivery options with you. This normally is only the case for orders so large they need to be delivered on a pallet.
We recommend you allow time between receiving your delivery and starting any work in case any part of your order needs to be replaced.
Collection -
You are welcome to collect your order at our Trade Counter - please select this option during checkout. This service is free.
Our Trade Counter is open from 8am until 4pm Monday to Thursday and 8am until 3pm on Fridays. We are closed on weekends and bank holidays.
To find out more about our delivery service and charges,
please click here to visit our delivery information page.
