Flame Polished or Diamond Polished Perspex / Acrylic Wall Art

The cheapest solution to a polished edge is flame polishing. This is where an open flame from a torch is passed over the edge of the perspex / acrylic. This type of polishing works better on extruded acrylic than cast acrylic. Flame polishing on certain pigmented colours may result in a matt finish or discolouration. This technique can be identified by the slightly rounded edges of the acrylic panel, in addition if not done correctly you can sometimes see imperfections on the face of the acrylic panel where the heat from the flame has spilled over onto the face.

A better choice for a quality finish is diamond polishing. Diamond polishing is a mechanical operation in which a diamond chip attached to a wheel is spun at a very high RPM and run along the edge. Diamond polishing can be used for straight edges and can provide excellent results. While the diamond polished edge is a better choice than the flame polished edge for display options, the quality of the edge does vary with some suppliers providing panels. Some panels do show machine marks dow.

n the edge of the acrylic, these are avoidable if the machining is done correctly.All our Perspex Wall Art / Acrylic Wall Art is made using the very best diamond polishing machines.