An acrylic nameplate has about 30 characters to work with and no second chance: the edge, the lettering depth and the mounting decide whether it reads as a fitted sign or a printed label.
An office fit-out in Dubai ordered 300 desk plates in 5 mm with surface print. Six months in, the lettering had worn where hands rest on the plate, and the whole set was re-cut in 10 mm with engraved fill.
Acrylic nameplate thickness and lettering
- Desk plate in holder: 3 to 5 mm
- Freestanding block: 10 to 15 mm
- Engraving depth: 0.8 to 1.5 mm with colour fill
- Edge: flame or diamond polished
Lettering depth is what separates engraved from printed at a glance. A 1 mm engraving filled with paint catches light along the stroke; surface print reflects flat and reads as a sticker.
Stand angle and door mounting
The desk stand is a 10 to 15 degree rake. Flatter and the plate disappears behind a monitor; steeper and it looks like a photo frame rather than an identification plate.
Door mounting is a compliance question before an aesthetic one. Drilling a fire-rated leaf voids the rating, so a concealed bracket or adhesive stand-off solves both the certificate and the finish.
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Send your text, logo file and mounting situation to oversales@rpplexiglass.com for a nameplate quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
What thickness acrylic nameplate?
5 mm for a printed desk plate in a holder, 10 to 15 mm for a freestanding block. A block gives the lettering depth and stops the plate sliding.
Engraved or printed lettering?
Engraving with a colour fill lasts the life of the plate and reads from an angle; print is cheaper and suits a short-term fit-out. Reverse print on clear stock sits behind the surface and cannot be scratched off.
How should a door plate be fixed?
With adhesive stand-offs or a concealed bracket, not screws through the door leaf. A fire-rated door loses its certification when drilled, and a metal door shows every fixing.