5mm Thick Custom Printed Acrylic Signs
- 5mm thick clear acrylic material
- Custom printed in-house with your message or logo
- Long-term, durable signage option - ideal for offices
- Can be used indoors or outdoors
- High-resolution digital printing using weatherproof latex inks
- Available in 7 standard sizes (Custom sizes on request)
- Option for drilled holes and/or metal stand-offs for mounting
- 205x50mm can have 2 drilled holes and stand-offs on either side
- All other sizes can have 4 drilled holes and stand-offs in each corner
- Full print area or clear backgrounds available
- Option to add a clear border around your print
020 8664 5660 to speak to our sign experts
- Acrylic Guide - View Guide
- Signs Guide - Download PDF
We print your message onto acrylic signs in-house for high quality results. We can print anything from a simple line of text to a full colour image directly onto the panel using the latest printing techniques. Either way, you can be sure of a stunning perspex sign with vibrant fade resistant colours.
Acrylic, often called Perspex is available in a number of different sizes with a 5mm thickness. If you need a different size thickness, please call us on 020 8664 5660. The acrylic signs can be screwed to walls, post mounted or standing on a level surface with a holder, and we offer options for pre-drilled holes and standoffs. Acrylic signs are popular in point of sale, menu boards, office building signs, shop front signs, door plaques, illuminated signs and much more.
Product Name | 5mm Custom Printed Acrylic Signs |
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SKU | AC002 |
Delivery / Availability | 2-5 Working Days Delivery |
Type | Acrylic Sign |
Usage | Receptions, Hotel Signs, Directory Signs, Galleries |
Durability | Long Term |
Material | 5mm Clear Acrylic |
Indoor / Outdoor | Indoor & Outdoor |
Weight | Medium Weight |
UV Ink | |
Depth | 5mm |
Height | Dependant on size selection |
Width | Dependant on size selection |
Whether you're a novice or a professional when it comes to artwork, we're here to give you the guidance needed to make sure your end result is print perfect.
If you have the elements, such as text, logos, and text, we can take these and create a print ready design layout for you at a small additional cost. We have a number of affordable set price packages available to suit any requirements. Many of our products have a design service as an additional extra for instant ordering. For products that don't please contact us to discuss your brief. Visit our in-house design service page to find out more.
Many of our print products have the option to upload your artwork on the product page. If that option is not available, you will receive an email shortly after placing your order with instructions on how to send your artwork files.
In order to avoid any delays in production, please follow our guidelines below to make sure your artwork is ready to go. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch to talk to one of our team.
Resolution - 100dpi At Full Size
Generally, 100 dpi is a good standard for images with the document size set at full size of the large format printed product. For example, if you want to order a 40"×60" print, the image size should be 4000 pixels (40 x 100) by 6000 pixels (60 x 100) at 100 dpi.
100% scale at 100 dpi50% scale at 200 dpi
25% scale at 400 dpi
10% scale at 1000 dpi
If any dimension of the product is greater than 5000mm, please produce the artwork to scale. For very large artwork such as hoarding walls, 10% scale can be utilised at 1000dpi for images, or use vectors as these will scale perfectly.
Bleed - 5mm All Around At The Final Print Size
If you are creating set size artwork for hardware then please use the product template. If you have ordered a custom size product please ensure you include 5mm of bleed on your design.
You only need to add print bleed to your artwork if the design extends to the edge of the page. If all of your text and images are in the centre of the design and are surrounded by a plain white background, you won’t need to worry about print bleed as the edges will blend seamlessly into your overall design. If any element of the design goes right up to the edge of the page, a 5mm bleed on all sides is necessary.
Colours - Please Supply All Colours As CMYK+
Computer screens use RGB, while printers use CMYK. You may ask why this matters? Most colours created in RGB can be closely matched in CMYK but some cannot. If colours are critical we always suggest ordering a printed proof.
Other things you can do to check your colours:
- Use a calibrated monitor (colours vary from monitor to monitor)- Use a printed CMYK colour swatch to check your colours
- Don't check samples from a desktop printer
- Order a printed proof from us (this may cause an increase in lead time)
Fonts - Please Embed, Flatten, Or Convert To Curves
For large format print, we recommend that the minimum font site is 8pt (point size).
Our preferred file format for print-ready artwork is a PDF, please make sure you embed any fonts for perfect results. With other file formats please ensure fonts used in your design are converted to outlines and include all fonts and images used when you send your files to us.
Do You Need A Proof?
If you are providing print ready artwork, we do not provide a proof as standard, which enables us to get your print to you quicker. If you require a proof please get in touch with us to discuss. We do provide a free technical file check as standard, as outlined below.
We can provide a machine print proof for the extra cost of £25 plus delivery. This involves printing an A3 proof on the machine that will be used to produce your final print. This will give you an accurate representation of colour. If you are using our design service, we do send out a PDF proof, which is an accurate representation of content and positioning. It is not an exact indicator of the final colour due to the limitations of screens.
Quoted delivery dates for print are from approval of artwork, so please bear in mind that requesting a proof may delay the delivery date of your product.
Delivery
After you have placed your order a provisional despatch and delivery date will be sent to you via email.
Our standard delivery time for printed products is 2-5 working days after artwork has been approved for print. If you have a specific deadline, please contact us to ensure we can meet this. Please check that your artwork meets the guidelines above to prevent any delays in approval.
Free Artwork Check
Before we go to print, we will carry out a free technical check on your artwork. If there are any issues, we will contact you to let you know what needs to be changed.
- File format
- File size
- Resolution
- Fonts
- Colours
- Spelling and Grammar Mistakes
- Positioning
Colour Matching
Our printers and media are of the highest standard and are carefully calibrated to produce vibrant, full colour prints. The process involves CMYK printing and this means it is not always possible to match Pantone colours, but they will be converted to the nearest CMYK equivalent.
If exact colour matching is critical, please send us a physical copy of other printed material, such as a letterhead or brochure, and we will check your file prior to printing. If we cannot achieve a reasonable match we will call you to discuss.
Please send any physical examples to: Discount Displays, 31-35 Wortley Road, Croydon, Surrey, CRO 3EB.
Need more help? Check out our full artwork preparation guide below:
long term indoor or outdoor use, where a prestigious image is required They can be used to great effect in offices, receptions and showrooms.
How are your acrylic signs printed?
The preferred print method depends on the image that is going to be printed and where the sign will be used. Our team will advise on the best print method for your job. This could either be direct to the panel or using self adhesive attached to the rear of the perspex.
Are Acrylic signs fire retardant?
Acrylic sheeting achieves a UK Class 3 fire rating.
What thickness is most popular?
5mm is the most popular thickness ,but it is available up to 25mm thick for special signage projects.
Can it be recycled?
Yes Acrylic signs can be recycled
How do I attach the Acrylic sign to a wall?
The most popular way is to use metal stand offs that give the sign a contemporary look. It also means the sign can be attached to a wall that is not totally flat. For indoor flat surface such as a door or hotel wall the Acrylic sign can be fixed using double sided tape.