YOU'RE HUNGOVER. The dentist's acrylic sign mocks you at 8:30AM with its psychotic optimism. Your reflection looks like a police sketch of depression.
Twin stroller in the waiting room. No babies—two cats that look like they're coming down from a three-day meth bender. Their pupils are pure void.
The dentist drills into your skull searching for oil. You black out, possibly die, definitely see your grandmother. You return to find the cats have gone full Exorcist. They're on the ceiling now. The walls are scratched like a serial killer's diary. Everyone's screaming except Cat Mom.
She's texting.
You realize this office needs better signage. Something honest like "We Accept Cats But Shouldn't" or "Your Insurance Won't Cover This Trauma."
The thing about acrylic signs is they're basically glass's responsible older sibling who went to therapy and got their shit together. Glass shatters when you look at it wrong, costs more than your monthly grocery budget, and makes you nervous every time someone walks past it. Acrylic? Acrylic just hangs there, being reasonable, looking expensive while secretly costing less than your last disappointing dinner date. It's the material equivalent of that friend who shows up to parties in designer knockoffs but pulls it off so well nobody questions it.
Custom Acrylic Signs
Create modern, professional signage with custom acrylic signs that deliver a clean, polished look and reliable durability. Acrylic offers the clarity of glass with less weight and greater impact resistance.
Acrylic signage informs visitors and helps attract customers while aligning with contemporary interiors. We produce affordable, custom acrylic signs with sensible options for offices, retail, restaurants, events, and home decor.
You get high-quality plexiglass sign boards printed to your exact specifications. Our free web-based design tool makes personalizing clear acrylic signs straightforward, so your final design is accurate and on brand.
🚚 Fast, Nationwide Shipping
We ship nationwide across the US. Professional packaging prevents transit damage for worry-free ordering. Real-time shipping rates calculate based on size, weight, and delivery location directly from UPS without markup.
Common Uses for Acrylic Business Signs
Acrylic signs commonly display family photos for people who want to prove they have loved ones, or office decor for spaces that need personality injections. Acrylic works great for logos and business signs that scream "we're legitimate" even when you're not. During Covid-19, they became popular for separating seating areas and protecting merchants from consumers who forgot about personal space. Additional common uses:
- Office Lobby Signs: Display company names, logos, and directional information with polished looks that hide internal chaos
- Retail Store Displays: Promote sales, branding, or product features matching modern retail aesthetics
- Medical & Dental Offices: Front desk signage, suite numbers, and waiting area decor that calms nervous patients
- Real Estate Offices: Display property information, branding, and agent highlights in sleek formats
- Restaurants & Cafes: Showcase menus, hours of operation, or branded artwork
- Event Signage: Sponsorship displays, event check-in signs, or corporate milestone celebrations
- Wall Art & Awards: Commemorative plaques, company achievements, or artistic wall installations
- Salon & Spa Decor: Add branding and service menus without sacrificing visual appeal
No wrong answers exist for acrylic business sign usage—these rank among the most versatile products offered. Also available: custom PVC signs, custom sintra signs, custom metal signs, and more options than you probably need. Your one-stop shop for signs and banners.
Benefits of Acrylic Signs
Acrylic delivers glass-like clarity without the fragility or cost. It's a versatile material for lobby signage, directories, wayfinding, and branded displays.
Additional benefits include:
- High-resolution, full-color graphics
- Cut to custom shapes
- Multiple finishing options
- Durable and long-lasting
- Suitable for indoor and covered outdoor use
- Weather-resistant; won't fade, rust, or corrode
- Premium look at a practical price
- Lightweight compared to glass
- Scratch- and shatter-resistant
Custom-printed acrylic signs present your message clearly for both indoor and outdoor applications. They're more durable than glass and resist scratching and shattering.
Types of Acrylic Signs
Acrylic business signs, wedding signage, and wall art can be produced in standard rectangles or cut to custom outlines that match your design. Rounded corners, circles, ovals, and specialty shapes are available.
We can contour-cut to the edge of your artwork and remove interior areas as needed to achieve the desired look.
Two white-ink finish types help control opacity and contrast. Choose Spot White for designs with transparent sections. Choose Flood White for full coverage with no transparency.
Spot White Finish Acrylic Signs
Spot White preserves transparency in selected areas. White ink is applied only behind designated process-color elements to keep those areas opaque on clear acrylic while leaving other regions transparent.
Flood White Finish Acrylic Signs
Flood White adds a full white backing behind the printed image for complete opacity and maximum color vibrancy.
Making Your Own Custom Acrylic Signs
Once you've selected size, corner style, shape, and standoffs, add the product to your cart. Our web-based platform makes ordering custom acrylic signs straightforward.
Configure options and see live pricing as you go. Then use our intuitive design tools on desktop or mobile to finalize your layout.
Upload your graphics, arrange elements, and add text or colors as needed. Our digital printing process delivers precise, consistent results.
Whether you're printing backlit acrylic or standard plexiglass panels with standoffs, we print at up to 1000 DPI for crisp images and legible text. Edge-to-edge printing maximizes usable space.
⚡ How We Print Our Acrylic Signs
UV inks print directly onto plexiglass for crisp, vibrant colors and sharp text with long-lasting durability that outlasts most commitments. This instantly bonds ink to material, resisting fading, moisture, and everyday wear for indoor and outdoor applications.
Direct-to-substrate printing delivers professional, high-impact looks for designs needing modern, glossy finishes. Full-color, edge-to-edge prints maximize your sign's visual space.
Prefer something more dimensional or tactile? Vinyl decals applied to clear acrylic bases work well for layered lettering or when you need future element swapping ability. Great for minimalistic branding, simple text displays, or signage that evolves like your career aspirations.
Installing and Displaying Your Acrylic Signage
Stainless Steel Standoffs most frequently install Acrylic Signs. These allow signs to float an inch off walls creating effects that make people think you hired a designer. With acrylic's transparency, this creates 3D looks impossible with other materials.
Other techniques include drill holes with screws, 3M double-sided tape, or Command Strips for commitment-phobes.
Maybe you already own standoffs and just need properly placed holes. Select the "special cut" option. Set up holes in your file as cutlines where needed. For standoffs purchased through us, hole size should be .41".
If file setup ability escapes you, contact customer service for assistance without judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acrylic, and Why is it Good for Signage?
Custom clear acrylic signs use transparent cast polymer that's colorless and highly durable. Acrylic abbreviates polymethyl methacrylate polymer. Plexiglas® remains the best-known brand name. Acrylic and plexiglass mean the same thing and get used interchangeably by people who like options.
What is the difference between Plexiglass and Acrylic?
Plexiglass and Acrylic reference the same material. Plexiglass is just Acrylic's popular brand name, also known as polyacrylate. Acrylic commonly names "Polyacrylate," the material's scientific designation for those who enjoy technical accuracy.
Does your acrylic only come in one size? Or can I choose the thickness?
Acrylic signs come in two thicknesses. Select between 1/4" and 1/8". The 1/4 inch thickness remains most common. For 1/8 inch, select it from the "Select your thickness of material" dropdown menu.
What does "Install from Inside" mean?
"Install from Inside" means printing on the material's backside facing inward, so you view prints through transparent material like looking through a window into better signage choices.
I need my sign to be clear in some parts. What option do I select?
For transparency, select "Spot White" option. This applies white ink only behind visible design elements. Ensure transparent areas show as transparent in your file. Any background in your file prints with that background. "Flood White" option covers solid photos or designs completely with white ink backing.
Can I Drill Holes in Acrylic Signs?
Yes—we actually handle this. Standard drill option comes in one non-adjustable size. Holes measure .25" placed .75" from corners to hole centers. For specific hole sizes or locations, set them as cutlines in your file and order "special cut" option.
Post-delivery modifications remain your choice. However, self-drilling damage voids our responsibility for fixes or replacements.
What is the largest size I can order before it gets split into panels?
Acrylic comes in 96x48 sheets. Anything exceeding these dimensions splits into multiple panels.
How Long Do Acrylic Signs Usually Last?
UV-cured ink combined with premium materials provides maximum lifespan. Acrylic signs last 5-10 years depending on specific usage and conditions.
What's the Ideal Design File/Artwork Specs for Custom Acrylic Signs?
Submit vector-based files like .AI, .EPS, or PDF with outlined fonts and embedded images for best results. For raster files (.JPG or .PNG), use minimum 300 DPI resolution at full size for sharp prints. Keep critical text and artwork at least 0.25" from edges avoiding cropping. Include bleed or crop marks for custom cuts when needed. Clearly label transparency settings when requesting Spot White finish.