Colored Cast Insulated Plexiglass Panels Laser Engraving Painted Acrylic PMMA

Does plexiglass discolor?
Plexiglass, also known as acrylic, is very resistant to discoloration and fading. As a result, colored sheets will not noticeably discolor for decades, unless it becomes dirty or is chemically damaged. Plexiglass is inherently 92% UV resistant, and a special coating can be applied to make it 98% UV resistant.

Can Plexiglass Be Tinted?
Plexiglass can be easily tinted with almost any color by adding a small amount of dye during the manufacturing process. It is rather difficult to tint plexiglass after it has been produced, however. Consumers should be aware that standard window-tinting materials will not work on plexiglass, and they must purchase specialized films to tint plexiglass sheets.

Why Choose an Acrylic Cast Color Sheet?
Whether transparent, translucent, or fluorescent, we have colored acrylic sheets in a variety of thicknesses, sheet sizes, or cut-to-size to meet your needs. Let our in-stock variety of colors, thickness, and shapes inspire your imagination, or challenge us to find just the shade to bring your project to life.

The Benefits of Acrylic

Strength: Acrylic is ten times stronger than glass. This added durability means that the plastic performs better than glass in a wide range of scenarios, such as indoor and outdoor glazing, and as a mirror. Acrylic is weather proof, unaffected by sun or salt spray.

Lightweight: Even though it is more durable than glass, acrylic is half the weight, making it an incredibly easy material to work with. It is also lighter than the other most popular clear plastic, polycarbonate. Keep in mind that is polycarbonate is 250 times stronger than glass, though, so it's best to consider which plastic is best for your project.

Shatterproof: Acrylic is unlikely to break. If it does it will not shatter into tiny shards like glass – it shatters into a few larger sized and dull pieces. This means it is easier to clear up and dispose of - and it is safer to have around children.

Clearness: Now, acrylic would not be a good glass replacement if you could not see through it. Nevertheless, acrylic is actually clearer than glass! Acrylic plastic lets around 92% of visible light through, while glass has a transmission rate of around 90%. This means acrylic is actually a better choice for glazing and windows!