Perspex® clear cast acrylic is a British made superior thermoplastic material. It is commonly favoured for its aesthetic qualities and chosen for the combination of its remarkable transparency, weightlessness, super strength, and weathering. More detail can be found below. Our Perspex® clear cast acrylic comes with protective film on both sides to keep these Perspex® sheets in excellent condition. For advice about choosing acrylic please do not hesitate to get in touch with our friendly team of plastic experts. We do sell other brands of clear acrylic which you can find here. Remarkable transparency Perspex® clear cast acrylic offers exceptional light transmission in excess of 92% of visible light. It is superior to all other thermoplastic sheets and higher than that of glass with virtually no colour bias. This makes it an excellent alternative to glass for glazing projects. Even after 10 years of outdoor exposure, Perspex® clear cast acrylic will continue to transmit 85% of visible light while other thermoplastic sheet will show a much greater reduction over the same period. Lightweight with Super Strength Perspex® clear cast acrylic is exceptionally hard wearing. It is half the weight of glass while also being much stronger. This makes it an excellent and safer choice for fabrication, installation and transportation.
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.
Acrylic is heat resistant up to 70 degrees.
Yes, acrylic can be used outside.