If you are thinking about buying acrylic sheeting, you might assume that your only option is to purchase large sheets of acrylic that you can then cut yourself to suit your needs. However, you should know that many companies that sell acrylic sheeting actually offer cut-to-size services, which means that they will actually ask you about the size that you want to have your acrylic sheet cut to and will then cut it for you. It's not always necessary to order cut-to-size acrylic sheeting -- such as if you aren't actually sure of what size the acrylic needs to be cut to yet -- but in many cases, it's actually better. These are some of the reasons why it's usually better to order cut-to-size acrylic sheeting.

Avoid Issues With Transport

Acrylic sheeting often comes in large sheets, and transporting those large sheets can be more of a challenge than many people realize. You might not have a big truck or trailer that you can use for transporting your acrylic sheets, and you may not want to have to rent a vehicle or pay delivery charges to have your acrylic sheets delivered to your place of business or construction site, either. If you have your acrylic cut to size, however, you might be able to haul it with equipment that you already have. You will probably find that carrying it around will be easier, too.

Make Installation Quick

There are some cases when you might need to install acrylic sheeting quickly. If you're setting up a display for jewelry or other valuable items, for example. You might want to be able to get it set up quickly. If you're setting up sneeze guards over your buffet, you probably want to do it as soon as you can to prevent contamination of the food and the spreading of germs. No matter why you might be in a hurry to get your acrylic installed, you'll probably find that installation will be a whole lot faster and easier if you buy your acrylic cut to size.

Avoid Purchasing Special Equipment

If you have to cut your acrylic sheeting yourself, you're going to need the right equipment for the job. A jigsaw, band saw, or laser cutting machine might be needed if you want to cut acrylic precisely without leaving behind jagged edges and without cracking or otherwise damaging the acrylic. If you do not have any of this equipment, then using a cut-to-size service is probably going to save you money and hassle. 

For more information on acrylic sheeting, such as cut-to-size Perspex sheeting, contact a supplier in your area.