Description
Acrylic display plinths, made in Sydney
A plinth should disappear and let the thing on top of it do the work. Ours are built to do exactly that — clean lines, no visible fixings, and a mitred corner that reads as a single folded sheet rather than five panels stuck together.
We fabricate every plinth to order at our Moorebank workshop from 6mm cast acrylic. There’s no minimum order, no import lead time and no tooling cost, so a single plinth is made the same way as an order of fifty.
How they’re made
Mitred corners. Every edge is cut to 45° and joined corner to corner, so you see a clean line rather than the cut edge of an overlapping panel. It takes longer than a butt join and it’s the difference between a display piece and a box.
Two-part structural bond. We join our plinths with a two part acrylic adhesive rather than a solvent cement. Solvent works by softening the two faces until they fuse, which leaves a thin joint that can craze over time and under load. A two-part adhesive cures into the joint itself, filling the full width of the mitre and holding considerably more strength — which matters most on the taller plinths and anywhere the piece gets moved, packed and set up repeatedly.
Cast acrylic. We build in cast acrylic, which holds a polished edge, machines cleanly and stands up to bonding far better than the alternatives.
Specifications
| Material |
6mm cast acrylic. Perspex, Plexiglas and Shinkolite available on request |
| Construction |
Five sided, mitred corners, two-part structural bond |
| Base |
Open — takes internal LED lighting |
| Base sizes |
300, 350, 400, 450, 500 and 600mm square |
| Heights |
400mm to 1200mm |
| Colours |
Clear, white, black and opal — all the same price |
| Custom sizes |
Any dimension, made to order |
| Made in |
Moorebank, NSW |
| Lead time |
3–5 business days |
Sizes
Standard plinths are available in six square footprints — 300 × 300mm, 350 × 350mm, 400 × 400mm, 450 × 450mm, 500 × 500mm and 600 × 600mm — in every height from 400mm to 1200mm in 100mm increments.
Popular sizes include 400 × 400 × 900mm (the standard retail and exhibition plinth), 300 × 300 × 900mm for tighter floor space, 500 × 500 × 900mm for heavier or wider pieces, and 400 × 400 × 1200mm where you need height.
Not listed? We custom-make to any dimension. Send us your sizes and we’ll come back with a price.
Colours and finishes
Clear, white, black and opal are all priced the same, so you can choose on how it looks rather than what it costs. Clear disappears under the product. White and black are a strong statement and give a blank canvas for any artwork or graphics that need to be applied. Opal diffuses light beautifully if you’re lighting from inside.
Looking for something more reflective? See our mirror acrylic plinths in silver, gold and rose gold. After a curved profile instead of square? We also make round acrylic plinths.
Bulk and trade orders
Most of our plinth work goes to event production companies, prop hire, retail rollouts and exhibition builders people who need matched or multiple sets rather than a single piece. contact us for project pricing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an acrylic plinth weigh?
A 400 × 400 × 900mm plinth in 6mm acrylic weighs about 11.4kg. A 300 × 300 × 900mm is around 8.4kg, and a 600 × 600 × 1200mm is closer to 23kg. They’re light enough for one person to reposition but solid enough not to move when knocked.
How much weight will it hold?
A standard 6mm plinth comfortably carries around 20kg evenly distributed — enough for most retail product, sculpture, floral work and mannequins. If you’re displaying something heavier or concentrating the load on one point, tell us and we’ll build it in a thicker material.
Can I get a custom size?
Yes. Everything is made to order, so a non-standard size is no harder for us than a listed one. Send through your dimensions and we’ll price it.
Can I have it printed or branded?
Yes — we print directly to the acrylic, on one face or all four. Useful for retail rollouts and sponsor branding at events.
How do I clean an acrylic plinth without scratching it?
Warm water, a drop of mild detergent and a soft microfibre cloth. Never use window cleaner, methylated spirits or anything ammonia-based — they attack acrylic and cause fine crazing. Dust with a damp cloth rather than a dry one, which drags grit across the surface.
Do you deliver interstate?
Yes, we ship Australia wide. Larger plinths travel as oversize freight, so the cart will quote you the real rate for your address and size rather than guessing.
Do you supply the acrylic on its own?
We do — see our cut to size acrylic sheet if you’d rather build it yourself.
