FAQs

Acrylic is a light and strong plastic that is available in a range of colours and finishes. Polycarbonate is heavier and scratches easily, but is virtually indestructible.

Acrylic makes a great splash back and comes in various colours or you can paint clear acrylic to achieve any colour you desire. However, we don't recommend using acrylic behind a cooker as it is a potential fire risk. We recommend aluminum composite instead. Please contact us if you have any further questions about this.

This will depend on colour, but in general we recommend 5mm acrylic for use as a splashback as any adhesive used can be slightly visible through some colours in 3mm.

Acrylic sheets transmit more light than glass. 92% verses 80-90%. This may not sound like much of a difference, but it is worth considering especially when completing projects for inside spaces. It is also worth bearing in mind when you require thicker panels e.g. bullet proof glass appears milky whereas the same thickness of acrylic does not.

When an acrylic sheet is cut to size, the saw blade produces a matte finish on the edges of the panel. To give the edges to a smooth and glossy finish we use a diamond polisher.

1. Use a hairdryer to blow away any dust and loose dirt from the surface of the acrylic, or alternatively use a soft cloth to wipe it away.

2. Squirt a little washing up liquid into lukewarm water and use the solution to clean the surface of more resistant dirt and grime.

3. Next use clean water without any washing up liquid in it to rinse the surface.

4. To prevent water marks, blot dry with a microfibre cloth.

There are also various acrylic cleaners and polishers available which we can provide that keep acrylic looking like brand new.

Cut-to-size materials, with optional finishes, can be ordered directly through the website, but if you require further fabrication we can help you with this too.

Our fabrication services include:

• Bending
• Bonding/gluing
• CNC cutting
• Diamond polishing
• Drilling
• Flame polishing
• Intricate laser cutting
• Shaping

Examples of fabricated products include:

• Acrylic boxes
• Acrylic display cases
• Brochure holders
• Cake stands
• Canape trays
• Ipad and Iphone stands
• LED lit signage
• Point of sale
• Retail display
• 2D/3D Acrylic lettering

For enquiries regarding any project from one off bespoke pieces to large production runs, please contact us.

Delivery is available to the UK. However, if you require delivery within the M25 we can guarantee same day delivery if you place an order with us by 11.00 am.

Yes. London Plastics will send you an email when your order has been dispatched. If your shipment is trackable the email will contain tracking details and a link to the delivery courier’s website, where you can track the progress of the shipment.

We accept payment by Visa and Mastercard debit/credit cards and also Maestro debit cards. Just simply enter your card details when asked during the online checkout process.

Yes you can. We offer an express delivery service which aims to deliver all orders in 1-3 working days. All deliveries are made by reputable delivery companies and may require a signature on delivery.

Yes, this option is free. Please select the ‘collection/pickup’ option at the final stage of the checkout process. When your order is ready for collection you will receive an email to notify you, this will include our opening times and address.

Orders are packed with great care in appropriate packaging to ensure they arrive in perfect condition, but accidents do sometimes happen.

Please check your delivery, while in the presence of the delivery person. If you notice damage please refuse receipt and notify us immediately. If you do not notice the damage until after the delivery, please contact us as soon as possible.

Please keep the original packaging in case a return is required.

As most orders are custom made to our customers own specifications, we only issue refunds in exceptional circumstances. If a problem does arise we make every effort to rectify the problem.