FIDAR System stocks one of the widest selections of coloured cast acrylic sheets available in Canada. All colour codes are cast PMMA with fully opaque, vibrant pigmentation — consistent from sheet to sheet for multi-unit orders.
Coloured cast acrylic machines, laser-cuts, and thermoforms like standard clear cast acrylic. Laser engraving reveals the lighter sub-surface creating an attractive contrast. Always keep masking in place until fabrication is complete.
Coloured cast acrylic is a primary material for laser-cut flat-cut letters, logo panels, and colour-coded wayfinding signs. The fully opaque pigmentation produces vivid, consistent colour across the cut face and surface - used by sign shops across Canada for interior and exterior signage applications.
Brand-matched coloured acrylic is used by visual merchandisers to create display risers, shelf dividers, and brand-colour fixtures. With over 20 colour codes available, fabricators can match brand colour specifications closely for consistent multi-store rollouts.
Museum display fabricators, trade show display builders, and educational institutions use coloured acrylic for panel backgrounds, label holders, and information display structures where consistent, vivid colour is needed for visual impact.
Coloured cast acrylic (especially reds, blues, and greens) is used by trophy manufacturers for laser-cut award bases, coloured name bars, and recognition products. Laser engraving on coloured acrylic reveals the lighter sub-surface for contrast.
Interior designers and architectural fabricators use coloured acrylic panels for feature walls, reception area colour blocks, and decorative partition inserts. The 4.3mm and 5.5mm thicknesses provide enough rigidity for panel framing.
How to Fabricate Coloured Acrylic Sheets
Select Colour Code & Thickness
Choose your colour code from the seven available families. For most laser-cut applications, 2.8mm is the standard. For display structures or architectural panels needing more rigidity, use 4.3mm or 5.5mm. Keep masking on during all fabrication steps.
Laser Cut
Coloured cast acrylic laser-cuts cleanly on CO₂ lasers - the same settings as clear or white cast acrylic. Speed and power will vary by thickness. The laser produces polished edges on most colour codes. Fluorescent 9000-series codes may show slightly different edge characteristics - run a test cut first.
CNC Route or Score-and-Snap
For straight cuts, score-and-snap is effective for 2.8mm and 4.3mm sheets. For routed shapes, use a single-flute upcut spiral carbide bit at moderate feed rate. Coloured acrylic chips at cut edges if the bit is dull - always use sharp tooling.
Engrave (optional)
Laser engraving on coloured acrylic reveals the lighter sub-surface beneath the pigmented layer, creating contrast. Useful for text, logos, and decorative inlay effects on award plaques and signage. Test depth settings - too shallow = faint contrast; too deep = wide kerf.
Bond & Finish
Use thin solvent cement (Weld-On 4) for clear, invisible joints. For colour-matched assemblies, pre-fit pieces dry before applying solvent - the joint is permanent once solvent is applied. Buff surfaces with a plastic polish to remove minor surface marks before final installation.
Thickness Selection Guide
| Thickness | Best For |
|---|---|
| 2.8mm (~1/8") | Laser-cut decorative panels, sign faces, display frames, craft and maker applications |
| 4.3mm (~3/16") | Thicker sign faces, display structures, colour-coded wayfinding panels |
| 5.5mm (~1/4") | Larger structural colour panels, rigid display components, architectural feature elements |
The 9000-series colour codes (such as 9092 Blue, 9093 Green, 9095 Pink, 9097 Yellow) are fluorescent or special-effect variants within each colour family. They have an enhanced brightness and vibrancy compared to standard colour codes, often used in high-visibility signage, safety displays, and creative design applications. These are priced slightly higher than the standard colour codes in the same family.
FIDAR System stocks a defined range of colour codes - we do not offer custom colour matching or Pantone-specific tinting. However, the range of over 20 colour codes across seven colour families covers most common signage and display colour requirements. Contact us to discuss which stock code is closest to your specification.
Coloured cast acrylic has moderate outdoor UV resistance. Standard colours will maintain reasonable vibrancy for short-to-medium outdoor use, but may fade over extended periods of direct sun exposure without UV-protective coating. For long-term outdoor signage, consider using UV-resistant inks or coatings, or discuss UV-stabilized acrylic options with our team.
FIDAR System stocks coloured acrylic in three standard thicknesses: 2.8mm (~1/8"), 4.3mm (~3/16"), and 5.5mm (~1/4") on 4×8 ft sheets. Some colour codes (9000-series) are available in 2.8mm and 5.5mm only.
Yes. Coloured cast acrylic can be thermoformed using a strip heater or oven, the same as clear cast acrylic. The material becomes pliable between approximately 140°C and 180°C and holds its shape once cooled. Note that some pigments may show slight colour variation at the bend line if overheated - always run a test piece first.
Cast coloured acrylic sheets in over 20 colour codes across blue, green, yellow, red, orange, violet, and pink families. Available in 2.8mm, 4.3mm, and 5.5mm on 4×8 ft sheets. Ideal for signage, retail displays, and creative fabrication.
Price per sheet
$86.79CAD
SKU
ACL-2050-28-4x8
