Plexi glass Information
See also our How to...Frame with Plexi glass Page
Acrylic / Plexi glass supplies are perfect for many matting and framing uses. They are custom cut to your size.
Acrylic Glazing - What is it? 
- Acrylic is cast polymethyl methacrylate -- a type of plastic.
- It is marketed by several companies under different trade names.
- Can be regular or non-glare. We only supply regular.
- We supply clear acrylic in two thicknesses:
- approx. 1 mm. (.040 inch)
- 3 mm (approx. 1/8 inch)
- supplied with a thin removable film on both sides for protection.
- We do not supply acrylic/plexi frames.
Please Note:
- MatShop supplies 2mm glass and 1 or 3 mm acrylic for frames 11 x 14 and smaller. Above this size, we supply only 1 or 3 mm acrylic.
- Plexi-glass is available on its own, separate from framing & matting.
Unfortunately, we do not Sell:
- Non-glare Plexi glass
- Colored Plexi glass
- Acrylic / Plexi glass frames
- Sheets larger than 24" x 36"
... And we do not:
- Make plexiglass boxes, displays, etc.
- Drill holes, bend or mold plexi
Advantages and Disadvantages over Glass
Advantages over glass
- much more shatter resistant.
- 3 mm is about 50% lighter than glass.
- 1 mm is about 80% lighter than glass.
- shipping costs much lower due to light weight.
- has considerable UV protection properties. Provides some conservation protection to mats and images.
- much less expensive than glass with UV protection properties.
- much easier to transport than glass.
- ideal for those who ship artwork.
- much safer to work with and hang.
Disadvantages compared to glass
- the 3 mm is more expensive.
- prone to scratching if not used properly.
- somewhat more difficult to clean.
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