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Alu-Dibond and Acrylic Glass are both quite popular materials for modern wall art. However, the applications are quite different. Alu-Dibond is mainly used for exhibitions promoting Fine-art photography, whereas Acrylic Glass is popular for Interior Design. Acrylic-Glass or Alu-Dibond: Here you'll find an overview of all characterstics.


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Alu-Dibond Acrylic Glass
White, semi-gloss surface High-gloss surface
Full CMYK color range Full CMYK color range + white
3 mm thick 3D effect with 8 mm, incl. diamond-polished edges
Suitable for outdoors Easy to clean
Direct Printing Direct Printing incl. white behind glass
Floating hanging possible Floating hanging possible
Price examples:

white, semi-gloss, 20 x 20 cm = £19
white, semi-gloss, 80 x 60 cm = £80
Price ecamples:

3 mm, 20 x 20 cm = £19
3 mm, 80 x 60 cm = £75
8 mm, 80 x 60 cm = £225
8 mm 100 x 75 cm = £370
Professional photography, art & exhibitions Modern interior design, for offices & restaurants

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Metal Print

Perfect for Fine-art photography: High color depth meets sharp contrasts.


Ready to ship: Friday, 13 Dec 2024


Alu-Dibond FAQs?

  • What‘s Alu-Dibond?

    Alu-Dibond is a compound material made of 2 aluminium layers + 1 polyethylene core. This special combination makes it light-weight, stable and weatherproof. The high-quality surface is perfect for direct printing.

  • How to hang a metal print?

    For aluminium prints there are various mountings available: Self adhesive hangers like COUPLE are suitable for small & medium-sized prints. They will give the metal print a „floating“ effect.For very large metal prints (> 120 x 90 cm) we recommend the STEEL20 or HARRY hangers for fixing your print safely onto the wall.

    Complete how-to on hanging metal prints

  • How to clean a metal print?

    The easiest way to clean metal prints is using a duster or a soft lint-free cotton cloth. In case of dirt on the surface remove it with a damp cloth – but be kind! Avoid too much pressure.

    Our tips for cleaning metal prints

  • What‘s better: Aluminium or Acrylic Glass?

    Alu-Dibond and Acrylic Glass are both elegant materials for turning a single photo into something special. Acrylic Glass turns the photo into a modern design object. Alu-Dibond will thrill you with its precise image reproduction.

  • Can be metal prints be hung outside?

    Absolutely!

Acrylic Print

Photo as modern interior design behind a high-gloss surface. Get a 3D effect with the 8 mm version.


Ready to ship: Friday, 13 Dec 2024

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Acrylic Glass FAQs

  • What exactly is Acrylic Glass?

    Acrylic glass is a so-called technical glass. It is often used in the aircraft and automobile industry due to its awesome qualities such as light weight, high flexibility and shatter resistance.

  • What about cleaning?

    Just use a soft lint-free cotton cloth or duster - but avoid to much pressure. That's it.

  • Can Acrylic Glass be illuminated?

    Absolutely!. The best way is to use LEDs.

    Find out more about illuminating acrylic prints

  • How heavy can Acrylic Glass be?

    That depends on the size and glass thickness. You can use our acrylic glass weight calculator in order to find out the weigh for your diesired size.

  • Why not use normal glass?

    Compared to normal glass Perspex is more flexible and sturdy and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints.


Technical characteristics


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Acrylic Glass
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Aluminium
Min. File Resolution 150 DPI 150 DPI
Max. DPI 1,200 DPI 1,200 DPI
Min. size 20 x 20 cm 20 x 20 cm
Max. size 120 x 70 cm 120 x 60 cm
Weight (for 100 x 100 cm) 3 mm = ca. 3,5 kg
10 mm = ca. 9,5 kg
ca. 3,8 kg
Weatherproof
Fire classification B2 B2
Options Glass thickness
3 mm or 8 mm
Surface
white
Express Service
Max. DPI 1,200 DPI 1,200 DPI
Weight (for 100 x 100 cm) 3 mm = 3,5 kg
8 mm = 9,5 kg
3 mm = 3,8 kg
Price from £19 from £19

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