Acrylic is not glass but a hard plastic. While it is a lightweight yet durable sign, it is not shatterproof. Acrylic signs are generally used indoors but can be used outside as well. Acrylic or polyacrylate (a type of plastic) is simply the type of the material itself. Different brands including Plexiglas, Perspex and Lucite are all in fact acrylic but carry their own brand name. Thus, acrylic (signs) is the same thing as plexiglass (signs). There are some types of acrylic which are different including Lexan. Lexan (a polycarbonate) is used as bullet-proof glass but is not typically an ideal material for signage due to its proneness to yellowing in the sun, perceptibility to scratching and prohibitive cost.

Our acrylic signs are .125” or approximately 3 mm, thick. The .125” acrylic is the default thickness offered on our website. You can also select 6mm (1/4” or .25”) during the design process. Lastly, we also offer 3/16” thick signs. The 3/16” signs are currently unavailable on the website and require a custom quote to order. Please contact us for a quote and any additional help needed to order these signs. The thicker acrylic signs are heavier and more durable, but also more expensive.

Clear is indicated by the gray and white checkered area on our site. If you want any part of your acrylic sign to be clear, that background must be visible on your proof. To get that checkered area, simply go to the color panel and select “Clear” while you have your whole sign (or the object you want clear) selected.

Yes. You can absolutely drill your own holes if you wish. Though if you are drilling your own holes then we are unable to replace, repair or refund the sign due to any damage resulting from your efforts to drill holes. Any common drill with the proper bit will work with your acrylic sign.

Yes, you can. For these requests please specify your requirements in the customer comments.

Acrylic signs truly come in every shape and size. We offer any custom size you may need so long as the dimensions aren’t smaller than 4” or bigger than 96”. Standard acrylic sign sizes we offer include: 12″x12″, 24″x12″, 36″x18″, 2′x4′, 4′x4′, 4′x8′.

The lifespan of your acrylic sign will largely depend on how you use it and what kind of care it is given. With proper care and placement, your acrylic sign should last a minimum of 5 years.

We always print in full color which means we don’t charge more or less based upon your graphic. For any type of design, we offer free design services if you need help designing your sign. Thus, the cost of your sign will depend on its size and how many you order.

For the clear/transparent acrylic that is offered on our website a double sided sign is not possible. The best way to get a double sided look is to purchase two signs and place them back to back. If this is what you are looking for, please be sure to avoid any clear areas on your sign so that you can place them back to back without being able to see through them.

Yes – we can route or cut your custom acrylic sign to any shape you desire. While there are limits on the thickness of the cut (too thin and it will not be durable) in most cases we can cut your sign to shape.  If you want the sign cut, you simply need to select what kind of cut you want during the ordering process. Contour cut means it will be cut exactly to the shape while halo cut leaves a small border around the edge of your design. Any acrylic sign that is ordered as a contour or halo cut that may prove to be problematic will be reviewed by us before being printed. In these cases we will contact you to review your options and help you create the custom sign you want/need.

Yes – we can route or cut your custom acrylic sign to any shape you desire. While there are limits on the thickness of the cut (too thin and it will not be durable) in most cases we can cut your sign to shape.  If you want the sign cut, you simply need to select what kind of cut you want during the ordering process. Contour cut means it will be cut exactly to the shape while halo cut leaves a small border around the edge of your design. Any acrylic sign that is ordered as a contour or halo cut that may prove to be problematic will be reviewed by us before being printed. In these cases we will contact you to review your options and help you create the custom sign you want/need.

Yes – we can route or cut your custom acrylic sign to any shape you desire. While there are limits on the thickness of the cut (too thin and it will not be durable) in most cases we can cut your sign to shape.  If you want the sign cut, you simply need to select what kind of cut you want during the ordering process. Contour cut means it will be cut exactly to the shape while halo cut leaves a small border around the edge of your design. Any acrylic sign that is ordered as a contour or halo cut that may prove to be problematic will be reviewed by us before being printed. In these cases we will contact you to review your options and help you create the custom sign you want/need.

Yes, we can overlay laminate on your the printed portion of your sign. To do so, you need to contact us to discuss this option. We recommend instead that if you are concerned with the printed portion of the sign that you select “Second Surface” when designing your acrylic sign. This will ensure the design is printed on the back side of the acrylic and will be protected from inadvertent scratches or damage to the printed portion of the sign.

Our standard acrylic is a clear/transparent material.

We provide standoffs for your custom acrylic signs as an additional option. More specifically it will include wall anchors, screws, and standoff tube and cap. The standoffs themselves are .5” in diameter and 1” in length. If you select standoffs you do not need to select drilled holes. Additional standoffs can be purchased by contacting us.