When looking for plastic sheet, there are a many of available options. It can be difficult to determine what type of plastic sheet might be appropriate for your specific application. First, we will take a look at basic characteristics of plastic sheet, and then we will go deeper into comparing the four most common types of plastic sheet.
Plastic sheet is commonly manufactured and sold in 4′ x 8′ sheets in thicknesses ranging from 1/32″ to 1″ or thicker. Depending on the thickness, size, and material of the sheet the price per piece can vary greatly. General sizes and types of plastic sheet are available for purchase through home centers, and hardware stores. If you have a specific application, such as wall protection, it would be better to source the material directly from the manufacturer whenever possible.
Below you will find a comparison of four common types of plastic sheet and their characteristics.
Acrylic Sheet |
Polycarbonate Sheet |
Vinyl Sheet |
Plastic Roll Sheeting |
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Price |
$$$$ |
$$ |
$$$ |
$ |
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Strength |
2 |
4 |
3 |
N/A |
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Clear/Opaque |
Clear & Opaque |
Clear Only |
Color Only |
Clear or Colored |
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Use cases |
Plexiglass, glass substitute, crafts, home projects |
Bulletproof panels, high-impact areas, safety guards |
Wall protection, commercial building design, sanitary wall covering |
Paint drop cloth, tarps |
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Trade/brand names |
Plexiglass |
Lexan, Makrolon |
PVC Sheet, FRP |
Painters plastic, tarp |
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