Clear panels
A clean background for logos, reception signs and information panels.
Sign materials
Acrylic for Signs & Lettering
From coloured lettering to clear display panels and illuminated faces, acrylic gives your signage a crisp, considered appearance. Norgroup helps you choose the colour, thickness and finish around the design and the way the sign will be used.
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A guide to your options
Colour, clarity and a clean finish for your signage
Acrylic is a rigid plastic used for cut letters, logos, panels and light-diffusing sign faces. Clear acrylic creates a glass-like look; opaque colours create solid branding; opal and suitable translucent colours allow light to pass through. These choices affect both the daytime appearance and the result when illuminated.
Materials & construction
The range is predominantly cast acrylic, with gloss, matt or other specialist finishes depending on colour. Thicknesses vary across the range: common coloured sheets are available in 3mm and 5mm, with thicker options for selected colours and applications. Opal acrylic extends to 30mm for specialist illuminated lettering.
Choose the finish that fits
Coloured letters
Cut lettering with colour through the material and a crisp edge.
Illuminated faces
Opal or suitable translucent colours selected around the required lighting effect.
Plan the details
Not every acrylic colour transmits light well. Dark and opaque finishes may suit halo illumination better than face illumination. Mirror acrylic is recommended for indoor use because its reflective backing can deteriorate outdoors. Screen colours are a guide only; use a physical sample where colour matching matters.
Where it works
- Reception and office branding
- Shopfront letters and logos
- Acrylic information panels
- Illuminated sign faces
Your questions, answered
Is acrylic the same as Perspex?
Perspex is a brand of acrylic. The appropriate brand and grade will be selected for the agreed colour, thickness and application.
Will my chosen colour light up?
Some colours transmit light, while others block it. Tell us whether you want face, halo or no illumination so we can check the material choice.
Can you match a brand colour?
We can compare available materials and finishing options with your brand reference. A physical sample is the best way to approve a critical colour.
Tell us what you have in mind
Let’s work out your signage
Send the overall dimensions, intended use, colour reference, preferred thickness and whether the sign will be illuminated.