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Acrylic sheet

Acrylic is the clear plastic sheet most people picture when they think of Perspex. It is lighter than glass, much harder to break, and comes clear, opal, tinted, solid coloured and as mirror. Plastics Hub NZ supplies acrylic as flat sheet to trade and DIY customers across New Zealand.

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Opal, black, clear, red, blue and green acrylic sheets fanned out on a grey surface

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What is Acrylic?

Acrylic is polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), a rigid thermoplastic. It is made two ways. Cast acrylic is poured between plates, which gives a hard surface that machines and polishes well and suits display work. Extruded acrylic is pushed through a die, which gives very even thickness and a lower cost, and suits glazing and general use.

Mirror acrylic is acrylic sheet with a reflective coating on the back face. It is lighter and far less likely to shatter than glass mirror, which is why it is used in gyms, kids' rooms, shopfronts and displays.

Stacked clear acrylic sheets with protective masking film

Key properties

  • Very clear

    Clear acrylic lets through more light than ordinary glass and stays clear for years outdoors. Cut edges can be polished back to a glass-like finish.

  • Light and break resistant

    About half the weight of glass, and much more resistant to breaking. It can still crack under a hard impact, so for areas that get knocked about, look at polycarbonate.

  • Easy to work

    Acrylic cuts with saws and routers, drills with the right bit and joins with solvent cement into near-invisible joints. Thin sheet can be scored and snapped.

  • Weathers well

    Acrylic resists sunlight better than most clear plastics, so it suits outdoor signs and glazing. If a job needs a stated UV performance, confirm the grade with us.

  • Heat limits

    Acrylic softens at a lower temperature than polycarbonate. Keep it away from cooktops, heaters and other direct heat sources.

Typical uses

Forms, thicknesses and sheet sizes

What Acrylic commonly comes in. What we can source for you is confirmed on your quote.

Form
Flat sheet, cast or extruded. We supply acrylic as sheet only.
Common thicknesses
From about 2mm to 25mm, with 3mm, 4.5mm, 6mm and 10mm among the most used. Mirror acrylic is usually 3mm.
Common sheet sizes
Full sheets are commonly 2440 x 1220mm, with some thicknesses also made in larger formats.
Common colours
Clear, opal (white diffuser), solid white and black, tinted and coloured, and mirror in silver and colours.
Silver and gold mirror acrylic sheets standing on a grey surface, protective film lifted at one corner

How it compares

Acrylic and polycarbonate look almost the same on the shelf. Acrylic is clearer, harder on the surface and easier to glue; polycarbonate is far tougher. For thin, cheaper display and packaging work, PETG is another option that bends without cracking.

How to order

  1. Send us an enquiry through the quote form or email trade@plasticshub.co.nz.
  2. Tell us the thickness, colour, finish (cast, extruded or mirror), sheet size and quantity, and the town or city it is going to.
  3. We'll come back with a quote, including delivery.

Need it cut? Cutting is available on certain materials at certain depots. Request a quote with your sizes and we'll confirm.

Acrylic questions

Is acrylic the same as Perspex?
Perspex is a well-known brand name for acrylic sheet, and in New Zealand the two words are often used for the same thing. Plastics Hub NZ supplies acrylic sheet; if your job names a particular brand or grade, tell us when you ask for a quote.
Should I choose cast or extruded acrylic?
Cast acrylic suits display work, laser engraving and anything that will be polished or closely inspected. Extruded acrylic has very even thickness and suits glazing and general use. If you are not sure, tell us what the sheet is for and we'll recommend one.
Do you supply mirror acrylic?
Yes. Mirror acrylic is part of our acrylic range, in silver and some colours. It is much lighter than glass mirror and far less likely to shatter.
Can you cut acrylic to size?
Cutting is available on certain materials at certain depots. Request a quote with your sizes and we'll confirm.
Can acrylic go outdoors?
Yes, acrylic weathers well and is widely used for outdoor signs and glazing. If your job needs a stated UV or weathering performance, confirm the grade with us before ordering.

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Acrylic sheet delivered across New Zealand

Plastics Hub NZ supplies acrylic sheet to every part of the country through our partner network, with freight quoted per order. Find your city or town:

Tell us what you need. We'll source it.

One enquiry, multiple supply sources. Or email trade@plasticshub.co.nz.

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