General FAQ's
| What is the difference between Acrylic, Perspex™ & Plexiglas™? |
| Absolutely nothing..... Perspex™ and Plexiglas™ are simply tradenames for acrylic. Just like Hoover™ is to a vacuum cleaner. |
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| Can I use acrylic in my kitchen for splashbacks? |
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Yes.... Acrylic will look fantastic in a kitchen or bathroom and we have supplied many customers with this exact application in mind. Please note however that we do not advise the use of acrylic behind cookers or hobs. |
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| Will acrylic go yellow over time? |
| This is a common misunderstanding due to a confusion between the different types of plastics available on the market. Other plastics like styrene, petg and polycarbonate do go yellow over time. |
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| I have a bespoke item in mind, can you help? |
| Yes.... This is our speciality area and we welcome customers who wish to discuss their custom item. Usually we will request a drawing or sketch however if you do not have one, not to worry, one of our technical staff will do their best to understand your needs. Please contact us to discuss your requirements. |
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| I want to make sure the material is suitable, do you have samples? |
| Yes, please click here to go to our samples page. |
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| Will you accept orders from schools, colleges, universities and council bodies? |
| Yes, we are happy to offer credit accounts upon receipt of an official purchase order. Please contact our sales team on 01482 333 800 for further details and if required, a pro-forma invoice can be raised. |
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| Do you offer trade discounts? |
| Whilst we believe our online prices are competitive, we are aware that some customers require higher volumes or continuous purchases. Please contact us to discuss your requirements. |
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| How long will it take for you to respond to my email or quotation? |
| We aim to answer all emails and enquiries within 1 working day. If you would prefer a quicker response, please feel free to call us on 01482 333 800 to speak directly with a member of the sales team. |
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| What are your cutting tolerances? |
| our cutting tolerance is generally +/- 1mm. for more accurate cutting, please contact us to discuss your requirements. |
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| How do you clean acrylic? |
| Please click here for our acrylic care guidance sheet. |