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There is nothing worse than buying a beautiful tabletop, for it to then be ruined by scratches or marks. By protecting it with an acrylic tabletop protector you add safety and reassurance that your table will last the test of time, and be a talking point for years to come.
Safer than glass, our acrylic table top protectors give ten times the impact resistance and being shatterproof means that even with small children or pets, our sheets are safer if accidents do happen.
Similarly, we are able to provide acrylic sheeting in a variant of types depending on your style, including clear, coloured, frosted or mirrored acrylic all fully customisable to fit any room or surface.
Acrylic table tops and tabletop protectors are safer than glass as they won’t shatter if anything is dropped on them or they are knocked over. With an impact resistance ten times that of glass the same thickness, it doesn’t shatter. This makes it perfect if you’re planning to use the table where you have children or pets playing.
Just like glass table tops, if the edges of your replacement table top protectors are exposed, they can be milled or polished to suit your needs. Corners can be curved, making them safe to use anywhere in the home.
Once the edges are polished they are as smooth and transparent as the surface of the tabletop. If the tabletop is to be set within an existing table and the edges are concealed, then no other polishing is required.
Acrylic tabletop replacements can also be drilled, allowing for fixtures, fastenings and fittings to be accommodated seamlessly. For example, if you’re covering a patio tabletop, a hole for an umbrella can be drilled if specified when ordering.
Key Features
Excellent Clarity
Clear Perspex® acrylic sheets give excellent optical clarity, providing up to 92% light transmission, higher than most types of glass, making our clear plastic sheets an advantageous option for use as a tabletop protector.
Versatile
Clear Perspex® acrylic sheets are incredibly durable, so are often used as a secondary glazing alternative to glass, as it is resistant to impact and is shatterproof, becoming a safer option. Further, clear plastic sheets are particularly useful for sheds and around the home with children and pets.
Weather Resistant
Clear acrylic sheeting is UV and weather-resistant, as well as being resistant to prolonged exposure to sunlight. In addition, clear acrylic sheets are also resistant to most chemicals and have a low moisture absorption rate, so clear plastic sheets are useful for a host of different environments and are perfect for outdoor applications.
Lightweight
Clear cast acrylic weighs half as much as an equivalent glass pane, making installation, transportation, and handling an easier, and more attractive option.
Malleable
Clear cast Perspex® acrylic sheeting is easy to fabricate and can be cut, drilled and shaped to any requirements, so it’s a flexible material to work with. The cut surfaces can be polished and sanded easily for a more professional finish to your sheeting.
Maintainable
Clear Perspex® sheets are equally easy to clean, with just warm soapy water and a microfibre cloth needed to ensure a hygienic finish. You can also polish a clear acrylic sheet to buff out any scratches.
Recyclable
Clear Perspex® sheets can be recycled all the way back to the original raw material, the monomer. We additionally offer 100% recycled acrylic sheets in 3mm, 5mm and 10mm thickness for those wanting to reduce their environmental damage. Additionally, we can offer a scratch-resistant coating on our 5mm clear plastic sheeting which becomes a great option for table protectors.
Specifications
Material | Acrylic |
Finish | Clear, Coloured, Mirrored, Frosted, Glass Look, Recycled Clear |
Maximum Sheet Size | 3050mm x 2030mm |
Available Thicknesses | 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 15mm, 20mm, 25mm, 30mm |
Light Transmission | > 92% |
Fire Rating | UK Class 3 fire rating |
Water Absorption | 0.2% |
Manufacturers Tolerances | +/- 10 % plus 0.4mm (e.g. 5mm cast sheet could vary from 4.1mm to 5.9mm) |
Cutting Tolerances | +/- 1mm |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is acrylic good for the tabletop?
Acrylic tabletop protectors add safety and reassurance that your table will last longer.
Acrylic also makes for an ideal surface for tables as it is easy to clean and can be tailored and personalised to fit styles and tastes.
What can I use instead of glass for a tabletop?
Safer than glass, our acrylic table top protectors give ten times the impact resistance and being shatterproof means that even with small children or pets, our sheets are safer if accidents do happen.
What is the difference between acrylic and plexiglass?
Plexiglass is typically associated with polycarbonate based on the brand Plexiglas®, while acrylic is the abbreviated name for polymethyl methacrylate and is most commonly associated with the brand Perspex®.
How do you protect an acrylic tabletop?
Once the edges are polished they are as smooth and transparent as the surface of the tabletop. If the tabletop is to be set within an existing table and the edges are concealed, then no other polishing is required. Clear Perspex® tabletop sheets are equally easy to clean, with just warm soapy water and a microfibre cloth needed to ensure a hygienic finish. You can also polish a clear acrylic sheet to buff out any scratches.
Are acrylic tabletops durable?
Clear Perspex® acrylic sheets are incredibly durable, often used as a window glazing alternative to glass, as it is resistant to impact and is shatterproof, becoming a safer option. Further to this Clear cast acrylic weighs half as much as an equivalent glass pane, making installation, transportation, and handling an easier, and more attractive option.
Delivery
All delivery charges include excellent standards of packaging to ensure your order gets to you in great condition.
Economy
FREE ON ORDERS OVER £150
Arrives within 7 working days.
any length
£6.95
Express
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Arrives within 4 working days.
any length
£14.95
Next Working Day
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Order before 13.00 for next working day.
*If out of stock, we will contact you to make alternative arrangements.
any length
£29.95
Standard Collection
Ready within 4 working days.
Collection from Unit 60, BN5 9XR.
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FREE
Express Collection
FAST TRACK YOUR ORDER
Order before 13.00 for next day collection.
Ready within 2 working days.
Collection from Unit 60, BN5 9XR.
any length
£14.95
Sample Delivery
all samples
£3.00
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