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Want to replace your table top with a sustainable alternative? Discover why a plastic table top is the best choice in our blog!

If the bathroom ceiliing needs a makeover, a plastic bathroom ceiling is the solution. Read our blog to discover 4 benefits of bathroom ceiling cladding.

Want to present your restaurant menu in a fun and striking way? Our DIY shows you how to make a floating menu cardholder from acrylic sheet.

Find out how to protect your office’s employees from Covid-19 using perspex shields from Plastic Sheets Shop. For desks, meeting rooms and reception.

Are you going to use polycarbonate? In this blog, we’re going to take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of polycarbonate.

If you want to brighten up a boring wall, ACP is an excellent choice. In this blog, discover the Dibond® colours available in our range. Fast delivery.

Why are sneeze screens so effective against the spread of coronavirus and for what situations are these protective screens most applicable? Read more…

6 practical tips against the spread of Covid-19. Very relevant for retailers, pharmacists, drugstores and bakeries and for people self-isolating at home.

Acrylic sheet is the ideal glass replacement. But why actually? We list the acrylic advantages and disadvantages for you.

If you’re wondering why Dibond® is sometimes called ACP and what does ACP stand for, it’s an acronym for Aluminium Composite Panel. Read more in our blog.

Polymethyl methacrylate is known under various trade names such as Perspex, Plexiglas and Altuglas. Read more info about this plastic in our blog.

Want to make a DIY acrylic hologram? Read our blog article for step by step information on how to make a hologram yourself!

It is not easy to break plexiglass, this requires a lot of strength. It is 30 times more impact-resistant than glass, but once it breaks, a single large fault line is created. Plexiglass is flammable and starts burning at temperatures from 450 ° Celsius so therefore It should not be used as glazing in means of transport or as a shield for heat sources.

As a rule of thumb, we can say that Plexiglass is about 30 times more impact-resistant than glass. How does that work in practice? Read all about the strength of acrylic sheet in our blog.

Acrylic is so popular because of the advantages over ordinary glass; it is stronger, lighter, easier to process and the light transmittance is much higher. In addition, acrylic is available in many types, colours and thicknesses. You’ll be amazed by this versatile material!

Acrylic has two major advantages over regular glass: it is 30 times stronger and it weighs less. It is no less than half the weight of glass. See at a glance how much acrylic weighs per square meter.

A frequently asked question is: which sheet thickness of acrylic do I need? The sheet thickness depends entirely on the application. Read our blog to discover how to make an informed decision regarding acrylic sheet thickness.

Looking for tips on illuminating acrylic with LED? Read our article and find inspiration for illuminating acrylic with LED lighting.