Name: Perspex Online
Address: 9 Leda Drive, Burleigh Heads, QLD, 4220, AU
Telephone: 1300 205 581
Price range: $$

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Partner with Australia's leading acrylic fabrication experts. We provide end-to-end support from material selection to final delivery.

Material Consultation

Our engineers help you select the optimal grade for your specific environmental and aesthetic requirements.

CAD Support

Send us your designs in DXF, DWG, or PDF. We review every file for structural integrity and precision cutting paths.

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Receive a comprehensive technical specification and competitive quote within 24 hours of your submission.

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Recommended Materials

Selecting the right base material for this application.

Acrylic

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Perspex

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Why Acrylic Is the Display Cabinet Material of Choice

Acrylic sheet, also known as Perspex, is the standard material for retail and collectable display cabinets because it combines glass-like clarity with a fraction of the weight and none of the shatter risk. A cabinet built from clear acrylic sheet lets a watch, trophy, or curio take centre stage without a visible frame competing for attention. Because acrylic can be cut, glued, and polished to a seamless finish, cabinets can be built in almost any shape, from simple box display cases to multi-tier jewellery cabinets with hinged lids.

Perspex Online supplies acrylic sheet in a full range of thicknesses, from lightweight 3mm for small box cabinets through to heavy-duty 10mm and 12mm for cabinets that need to stand up to constant handling in a busy shop. Cast acrylic sheet gives the sharpest, most optically clear result, and is the pick for cabinets where the acrylic itself needs to disappear visually.

Choosing the Right Thickness, Tint, and Finish

Thickness should match the size and use of the cabinet. A small countertop case for rings or watches works well in 3-5mm acrylic, while a floor-standing cabinet or one that will be opened and closed daily should be built from 6-10mm sheet for extra rigidity. For cabinets that need a soft, diffused backdrop rather than full transparency, Perspex Opal sheet is a popular choice, letting LED lighting glow evenly through the panel without a visible light source.

Acrylic mirror sheet is another option worth considering for display plinths and cabinet backs, adding depth and a premium retail feel without the weight or breakage risk of real glass mirror. Tinted acrylic sheet in smoke, bronze, or grey can also tone down a display when full clarity is not required, or when a cabinet needs to match a shopfitting colour scheme.

Custom Fabrication for Retail and Trade

Every cabinet Perspex Online quotes is cut to size on our CNC router and laser cutter, so panels arrive dimensionally accurate and ready to assemble, no trimming required. Edges can be flame-polished for a jewellery-store finish, or left machine-cut for a more industrial look on trade and workshop cabinets. Where a cabinet needs curved fronts or wraparound corners, our fabrication team can heat-form the acrylic to shape before assembly.

We regularly build cabinets for jewellers, museums, trophy shops, and retail chains fitting out multiple stores at once. Send us a sketch or existing cabinet dimensions and we will quote a flat-packed or fully assembled cabinet, glued and ready to install.

Caring for an Acrylic Display Cabinet

Acrylic is more scratch-prone than glass, so clean it with a soft microfibre cloth and a dedicated plastic cleaner rather than paper towel or household glass spray, which can haze the surface over time. Minor scuffs can be buffed out with a plastic polish compound, restoring the original clarity without needing to replace the panel.

With the right care, a well-made acrylic cabinet will hold its clarity and finish for many years of daily retail use, making it a durable and cost-effective alternative to glass display cases.