Are you looking for a suitable alternative to glass? Then acrylic sheets can be the best high-quality substitute. Bearing the name poly (methyl) methacrylate (PMMA), Acrylic sheets are similar to glass and clear too. When the material is cooled, it hardens and enriches the intensity. The best part of the material is that it is impervious to the outside environment.
As compared to glass, acrylic sheets are seventeen times stronger and also half its weight. Most home owners with children prefer acrylic sheets as they are safer than glass and have less chances of breakage. There are certain advantages when compared with glass which are high light transmission rate, easy formability, low thermal conductivity, resistance to corrosion, and a distinct aesthetic appeal. Smoothness in application such as ease in sawing and shaping whereas glass requires cutting only as per its required tools make this material easy to use.
Types of acrylic sheets
There are two categories of acrylic sheets which are mentioned below.
- Cell cast acrylic sheet: this type of acrylic sheet has an enhanced quality along with exceptional technical properties and high durability. The best part of the product is that they are simple to handle.
- Extruded acrylic sheets:These possess a vacuum formability and are suitable for applications where multifaceted shapes are required.
Acrylic sheets which are colored and have unique texture are becoming a preferred material for interior designing of the home to give it a modern and a vibrant touch.
- Kitchens: Acrylic sheets are used here as splash backs. The kitchen is brightened up with this material as they possess a superior high gloss shine. This makes the kitchen look brighter and is also easier to maintain and clean similar to tiles.
- Bathrooms: Colored acrylic sheets are typically used in bathrooms behind the sink and bath so that instant splash of color is obtained. For lighting purpose these acrylic sheets to a large extent are used on the ceilings too. Apart from all these they are used as shower enclosures. Wiping the surface is simple and easy. Even though they are in regular contact with water, fading and rusting does not happen.
- Lounges: In lounge areas, either on the walls or ceilings acrylic panels displays is used which may be colored or textured. This stands out when its back lit, makes the panel a unique visual display.
- Other interior spaces:recreation areas, homes, bars and especially children bedroom can be decorated with colored acrylic sheets along with lighting such as LED lights and bulbs. The material is shatter proof and extremely light weight which is safe to use and easy to install.
- Skylight dome: White translucent sheets are sometimes used for skylight domes as they have the capacity to control and diffuse light to the interiors.
Door panels: Different colors and patterns of door panels with acrylic sheets are available. 6mm to 10mm is the usual thickness of these sheets. The door panels of acrylic sheets are light weight and present with multitude of shades, they possess thermal insulation, and are glare free. Acrylic door panels are available at reasonable price and can be mounted on metal, wood and aluminum frames.
