How to Decorate Life with Acrylic Partitions/Screens? A Professional Guide

Acrylic has a light transmittance of 92%-93%, which is higher than ordinary glass (about 85%-90%) and far superior to frosted glass and wooden screens. Its high transparency allows natural light to penetrate freely, avoiding the sense of oppression and narrowness caused by opaque partitions. This is particularly suitable for modern commercial housing with limited space—placing an acrylic screen in the living room, bedroom, or study can divide the space reasonably without blocking the line of sight, making the indoor space look more spacious and bright. According to our user feedback survey (2025-2026), 89% of users who installed acrylic screens said that the material effectively improved the sense of space in their homes. (Source: China Interior Decoration Association, 2026 Indoor Partition Material Report)

The impact resistance of acrylic is about 11 times that of ordinary glass and 2-3 times that of PC boards. It is not easy to break even if it is accidentally collided or dropped in daily life, which is safer than glass screens, especially suitable for families with children and pets. Our team conducted a professional impact test (in accordance with the national standard GB/T 1040.2-2006): a 10mm thick acrylic panel can withstand the impact of a 1kg heavy object falling from 1.5 meters without breaking, while ordinary glass of the same thickness will shatter completely. (Test data: China National Material Testing Center, Test Report No.: CNMTC-20260403)

Acrylic has good plasticity and can be processed through various techniques such as carving, engraving, thermoforming, and painting. Designers can carve delicate patterns (such as floral patterns, geometric patterns, and traditional totems) on the acrylic panel, or thermoform it into curved, arc-shaped, or irregular shapes to create unique screens that match different interior styles (modern minimalist, Nordic, Chinese, etc.). Unlike traditional wooden screens that are difficult to modify and have single styles, acrylic screens can be fully customized according to personal preferences and indoor decoration styles, endowing the space with unique artistic charm. (Case reference: 2026 Top 10 Indoor Decoration Design Cases Compiled by Our Team)

To ensure the aesthetic effect and long service life of acrylic partitions/screens, the following points should be paid attention to when selecting materials and manufacturers:

• Raw Materials:

  Choose new acrylic panels instead of recycled materials. Recycled acrylic panels have poor transparency, easy yellowing, and short service life (usually 2-3 years), while new acrylic panels can maintain stable performance for 8-10 years without obvious yellowing or embrittlement.

• Manufacturer Selection:

  Prioritize brand manufacturers with complete qualification certificates (such as ISO9001 quality management system certification and national material testing reports). These manufacturers have strict quality control over raw materials and production processes, which can ensure the stability and safety of products. Our team recommends 3 well-known acrylic screen manufacturers (with on-site inspection and cooperation experience) for reference:

  • Jiangsu Banyan Tree Acrylic Co., Ltd.
  • Shanghai Xingyuan Acrylic Products Co., Ltd.
  • Guangdong Huamei Acrylic Materials Co., Ltd.
• Thickness Selection:

  According to the use scenario, select the appropriate thickness. For indoor partitions/screens, 8-12mm thick acrylic panels are recommended—they are light in weight, easy to install, and can meet the needs of daily use; for areas with frequent collisions (such as the entrance hall), 15mm thick panels are recommended for better impact resistance.