3mm Candy Floss Blue Coloured Acrylic SA 7489

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A 3mm candy floss blue frosted (satin) acrylic sheet — scatters light for even diffusion while maintaining a muted, contemporary pastel aesthetic. Suited to splashbacks, lightboxes, room dividers, and decorative panels (shade 7489).

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Product description

Combining a muted candy floss blue pastel tone with a smooth frosted finish, this 3mm acrylic sheet scatters light evenly across its surface to create a contemporary, diffused aesthetic. It works as effectively for privacy glazing as it does for decorative interior panels.

The frosted candy floss blue colour runs through the full 3mm sheet thickness for consistent tone on all cut edges. Up to 17 times more impact-resistant than glass and approximately half the weight, it provides a safe, practical glazing and screening material for residential, commercial, and public-facing environments. UV-stable formulation ensures the pastel tone does not yellow or fade over time.

Well suited to backlit signage, privacy glazing, interior partitions, and decorative panelling, this frosted sheet produces an even light diffusion that eliminates hotspots from LEDs and fluorescent sources. Compatible with laser cutting, CNC routing, drilling, and thermoforming. Engraving creates a clean, high-contrast mark on the frosted surface. Supplied with protective film.

Product reference: 3mm Candy Floss Blue Coloured Acrylic SA 7489 (shade 7489).

Properties

Optical & Aesthetic Properties

  • Frosted satin finish: The candy floss blue frosted surface provides a soft, diffused appearance that scatters light evenly — reducing glare and creating a refined, contemporary look.
  • Light diffusion: Reduces direct light transmission while still allowing ambient illumination through the sheet, making it effective for backlit signage and privacy glazing.
  • Pastel colour palette: The candy floss blue tone is subtle and consistent across the full sheet, providing a muted aesthetic that complements modern interior design schemes.

Strength & Durability

  • Impact resistance: Up to 17 times more impact-resistant than glass. Fractures into dull-edged pieces rather than sharp shards if broken.
  • UV stability: Resistant to colour fade and yellowing from UV exposure, maintaining appearance over extended periods in both indoor and outdoor applications.
  • Lightweight: Approximately half the weight of equivalent glass, simplifying handling, transport, and installation.
  • Weather resistant: Performs well in outdoor environments without warping, cracking, or degrading.

Workability

  • Machinable: Suitable for laser cutting, CNC routing, drilling, and hand-tool fabrication. The frosted surface should be handled carefully to avoid scuff marks.
  • Thermoformable: Can be heated and shaped for curved or formed components.
  • Engravable: Laser engraving produces a contrasting mark against the frosted surface, making it effective for personalised signage and awards.

Material Specification

  • Material: Cast acrylic (PMMA) with satin frosted finish
  • Thickness: 3mm
  • Finish: Frosted satin (candy floss blue)
  • Fire rating: Self-extinguishing, classified to BS 476

Usage

Interior Design & Privacy Glazing

  • Privacy screens and room dividers: The frosted finish of candy floss blue acrylic diffuses light while obscuring direct visibility, making it ideal for office partitions, bathroom panels, and room dividers in both domestic and commercial settings.
  • Splashbacks and feature panels: A soft, pastel aesthetic makes frosted candy floss blue acrylic well suited to kitchen splashbacks, decorative wall panels, and furniture inserts where a subtle colour effect is preferred over high gloss.

Signage & Light Diffusion

  • Illuminated signage and lightboxes: Frosted acrylic produces a smooth, even light diffusion that eliminates hotspots from LED and fluorescent backlighting. The candy floss blue tint adds colour to illuminated panels, wayfinding signs, and branded environments.
  • Retail displays and POS: The muted, frosted surface gives retail fixtures and point-of-sale stands a refined, contemporary appearance.

Creative & Event Applications

  • Photography and film backdrops: Frosted acrylic is used as a light diffuser and coloured backdrop for product photography, studio lighting rigs, and video production sets.
  • Wedding and event decor: The candy floss blue frosted finish is popular for table centrepieces, place settings, cake stands, and decorative event signage.

Craft & Fabrication

  • Compatible with laser cutting, CNC routing, and hand tools for bespoke projects. The 3mm thickness is suitable for engraved awards, personalised gifts, jewellery, and model making.