6mm acrylic sheets

Whatever job you need an acrylic sheet for, with the 6 mm acrylic sheets from Plasticsheetsshop, you definitely know that you are getting a high-quality and durable acrylic sheet. For example, turn it into a shower partition or a DIY loft door!

6mm acrylic is suitable for a range of indoor and outdoor applications. Because our acrylic is UV-resistant, it can be used for projects that are exposed to sunlight as well as for interior installations.

Popular applications for 6mm acrylic include:

• Windbreaks – 6mm acrylic can be used to create clear outdoor screens and windbreaks.
• Windows and glazing – clear 6mm acrylic can be used as an alternative to ordinary glass in suitable plastic window applications.
• Shower partitions – acrylic provides a lightweight, durable material for creating shower partitions. 
• DIY loft doors – 6mm acrylic can be used for custom-made DIY projects where a durable plastic sheet is required.
• Indoor partitions and screens – acrylic can also be used to create transparent or decorative partition walls within a space.

If you plan to cut, drill, mill, engrave or bend the sheet yourself, cast acrylic is generally the better choice because it is less likely to crack during processing.

We offer both cast acrylic and extruded acrylic in 6mm thickness.

The difference between the two lies mainly in the manufacturing process. Cast acrylic is cast into the required dimensions, while extruded acrylic is rolled into its final dimensions after casting.

Cast acrylic is the recommended option if you intend to work on the sheet yourself. Cast acrylic is less likely to tear or crack during these processes, such as sawing, drillingng and milling, than extruded acrylic. 

Extruded acrylic is suitable where extensive processing is not required.

So if you want to process an acrylic sheet, we recommend a cast sheet. You can easily saw, cut, mill, drill, engrave and (hot) bend it, minimising the risk of tearing or cracking.

The most important property of acrylic is that the material is at least 30 times stronger than ordinary glass, and twice as light! Acrylic melts at a temperature of 160° Celsius. That is why the material has a class B1 fire rating. It is suitable as glazing for public locations, but not as fire-resistant glass.

Maintain your acrylic sheets easily with a mild household cleaner and a soft microfibre cloth. Sponges, brushes and abrasive cleaners like Cif create small scratches in the material, making it dull quickly. We recommend using an antistatic agent, so that the acrylic does not attract dust.

1. Choose product - Go to the product page of your 6mm acrylic sheets of choice
2. Enter desired dimensions - Enter your desired shape and dimensions in the calculator. Or, if you want to order a very specific shape, upload your own (DXF file) line drawing.
3. Add ready-made instructions - Here you can add drill holes or a cut-out from your sheet!
4. Ordering - Add the foamex boards to your shopping basket, and order now!

Not sure yet which 6mm acrylic sheet you want? Then order a sample first! You can do this via the product pages of the 6mm acrylic sheet you are interested in.