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What Are Acrylic Signs?
Acrylic signs are made from a colorless, transparent, durable cast polymer and is a perfect substitute for traditional glass. Because of their depth, clarity, and resilience, they are often used as lobby, directional, and architectural signage.
Acrylic signs are made with UV ink printed directly onto the material. However, they can also be used as rigid substrates for attaching vinyl lettering or print films like opaque and clear window decals.
Acrylic signs are an excellent choice if you want to add a simple yet sophisticated look to any office, business, or professional setting. They are 100% customizable and one of the best ways to showcase your logo or brand.
Print Surface of Acrylic Sign
Standard
(matte appearance)
Second Surface
(glossy appearance)
Acrylic signs can be printed on the front or back of the surface, offering different advantages. Printing on the front of the sign is called "standard," while printing on the backside of the acrylic is called "second surface."
While standard printing is cheaper, we recommend second surface printing for most custom acrylic signs. Second surface printing creates a depth and sheen that standard printing does not have and is less likely to be scratched or damaged once installed.
Bright lights can sometimes cause some glare on signs printed with the option of second surface. Softer and indirect lighting negates this potential drawback of Second surface printing, and it is still the more commonly ordered print surface.
Thickness of Our Acrylic Signs
The default thickness for our acrylic signs is 1/8". This is sufficient for almost all uses of acrylic signs.
We also offer 1/4" thick acrylic if you need signs that require added durability and resilience for a minimal added cost. This thicker option provides great light refraction which means it has better sheen and depth.
Both thickness options have some bendability to them. When choosing between thicknesses, we recommend that you select centered top and bottom drilled holes in addition to the four corners for added support. This goes for all signs bigger than 60".
Acrylic Sign Shape Options
The Standard Shape option lets you choose between a square and a rectangle acrylic sign.
The Custom Shape option (also known as Contour Cut) allows you to customize your acrylic sign to any shape you want.
The Custom with Border Shape option (also known as Halo Cut) allows you to add a border around your custom-shaped sign.
Polished Edges
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Standard:
This is a raw machine cut, leaving acrylic with a frosted-looking, unpolished edge.
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Polished:
This finish gives the edge of the acrylic a smooth polished edge with a sheen. This option is only available for signs under 48" in size.
Drilled Holes & Standoffs
The most common way to display your custom acrylic sign is to mount it on a rigid surface like a concrete wall. For easy installation, we offer optional drilled holes for your sign.
We can drill holes into your acrylic sign in the following configurations:
- Each of the four corners
- Top and bottom center
- Top corners only
- Corners and top and bottom center
- Custom hole placement
The perfect pairing with drilled holes is our gorgeous brushed anodized aluminum standoffs. They are measured 0.5" in diameter and 0.75" in length. You can purchase them as an additional item, and we will provide installation notes with your order.
How to Use Our Free Acrylic Sign Templates
Our online designer tool is specially made to help anyone create their own signs without breaking a sweat. Here’s a simple guide on how to use our free acrylic sign templates:
- Choose a template that you like from our gallery. Clicking on one will redirect you to the online design too. If you have something specific in mind, you can skip scrolling throughout the gallery and use the search button instead.
- Unleash your creativity! Add your logo or any text you want your sign to say, switch up the colors and fonts, and throw in some graphics. Our design tool is equipped with ruler, bleed, and grid tools to help you ensure proper alignment.
Got a design at the ready? Our design tool is friendly to these file types: AI, EPS, PSD, PDF, JPEG, JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIFF and TIF. - Go over your design using the View Proof button. When you’re satisfied with your work, click Save & Continue to be redirected to checkout. If you wish to check your work at a later time, click Save.
Common Uses for Acrylic Signs
Acrylic signs are quite versatile and may be used almost anywhere. Apart from being suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings, acrylic signs can be easily installed and maintained making it a convenient choice for business owners, professionals, and event organizers. Here are some practical applications of acrylic signs:
Office signs – Use them as door signages around the office, nameplates, and wayfinding signs.
Retail stores – Point your customers to the right aisle, the sale pile, or lead them to the cashier.
Restaurants and Bars – Create acrylic signs for your hosts, waiting areas, restrooms, and warning signs.
Events – Add a touch of sophistication to your print materials by displaying them in acrylic. Make your venue easier to navigate with acrylic direction signs.
Custom – Our acrylic lends a hint of finesse to your everyday signs. We can print them in full color and custom them into any shape you to match your business needs.
Taking Care of Your Acrylic Sign
Acrylic can easily chip or shatter when mishandled. To prevent damaging your acrylic sign, we recommend that you install it properly and do regular maintenance. You may clean your acrylic sign using a damp non-abrasive cloth to wipe the surface. Keep it away from any sharp objects that may scratch the printed surface or acrylic. When storing your acrylic sign, cover it with soft fabric or packaging wrap to protect it from scratches. Do not place any objects on or against your acrylic sign during storage. Finally, install your sign in locations that aren't exposed to direct sunlight for extended periods.
Removing the Protective Film
The surface of acrylic signs may be easily scratched. To protect your acrylic signs during shipment, we add a protective blue film to the acrylic surface. This film is removable and isn't a permanent part of your acrylic sign.
The process to remove the blue film takes only a minute or two. Begin at one of the corners of the sign and start pulling the film from the surface of the acrylic. Once the protective film is removed your sign is ready for installation.
Additional Specs
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Weight
.69 lbs per square foot (about the weight of 7 Snickers Bars)
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Thickness
.125" (about the thickness of 32 sheets of copy paper) .25" (about the thickness of 64 sheets of copy paper)
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Details
Gorgeous professional signage that is 100% customizable. weather resistant, printable on either front or back and safer than traditional glass. Transparent where not printed.
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Uses
Indoor/Outdoor. Office, hallways, conference room, building signage, lobby, directional, etc.
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Print Method
Four color process, eco-friendly, weather, fade and abrasion resistant UV ink
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Estimated Lifespan
5+ years with proper placement and care
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Common Sizes
12" x 12”, 24" x 12", 36" x 18", 2' x 4', 4' x 4', 4' x 8'
Acrylic vs. Glass
While acrylic has similar properties to glass, they are completely different materials. Acrylic maintains the clarity of glass but still can shatter or scratch due to intentional or unintentional efforts to do so. Acrylic is often called a "glass substitute" and this is due to its beautiful printed appearance and not fundamentally different durability compared to traditional glass. When handled carefully, your acrylic signs will provide a stunning yet professional look on a clear, rigid material.
Acrylic Signs Image Gallery
View our collection of acrylic signs and be inspired to create a sleek and professional sign for your space. Our acrylic signs are easy to install and can be used in a wide variety of applications like offices, restaurants, retail stores, events, and more. Customize yours by adding your logo, business name, or tagline!
Acrylic Signs Video Gallery
Learn more about acrylic signs through our video gallery. We’ll teach you everything you need to know about these visually stunning signs, from usage, material, and fabrication options to installation, maintenance, removal, and storage.
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Questions and Answers
Acrylic signs can be placed or installed both indoor and outdoor, and they may be affixed to rigid surfaces such as wood, metal, concrete, o drywall.
Should you want to check the different materials we print your orders on, you can request a sample kit for free here: https://www.signs.com/sample-pack/
We have a variety of materials available that would be ideal for your requirements. Please tell us more about this potential project so that we can provide the best product to meet your needs!
Please provide us with the full specifications of your potential order so we can get you a quote. You can submit a custom quote request here: https://www.signs.com/contact/
Acrylic signs can be used as a whiteboard. Just make sure we use a whiteboard marker so that it would be erasable. Standoffs are add-ons that we can select and on the site.
Acrylic signs are being installed on walls using standoffs. If you have a textured wall I believe this is still possible to use.
Acrylic signs are like glass which makes them glossy. Putting any coating on acrylic signs is not possible.
Certainly! Just add the flag to your artwork and submit it for printing. Rest assured that our file specialists will also be checking your file to make sure it is print-ready.
Our acrylic signs are weather-resistant, so they can withstand different weather conditions. You may use it indoors or outdoors. Office, hallways, conference rooms, and building signage: the default thickness for our acrylic signs is 1/8"; we also offer 1/4" thick acrylic if you need signs that require added durability.
Should you want to check the different materials we print your orders on, you can request a sample kit for free here:
These are used for mounting rigid signs on walls. Includes a drywall anchor and screw. A standoff is a 1/2” brushed anodized aluminum standoff (3/8” drilled holes are required).
We have a 30-day grace period for customers to get in touch with us once they receive and notice damage to the order. Exclusions: Any issues that happen after the customer successfully receives the sign, including installation or additional modifications, are not covered under our return policy.?
The rough white sheen on the front and back of your transparent acrylic sign may be intentional. Acrylic signs often have protective films or coatings applied to safeguard the surface or prevent scratches during delivery. This film might appear white and rough and is meant to be removed before displaying the sign.
If there's no film to peel off and the sheen seems to be inherent to the material, it could be due to the manufacturing process or the type of acrylic used. In that case, reaching out to our customer service team for clarification or assistance might help us understand whether it's an intended finish or a misprint.