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Metal finish.
Crystal edge.
Architectural Appliqué pairs a premium brushed-metal face with a clear acrylic core, so every cut edge comes out clean and glass-like instead of showing a contrasting core stripe. Easy to vector cut and laser engrave, it delivers the refined, dimensional look designers want for signage, plaques, nameplates, and décor.
Full Sheets. Cut to Size. Or Finished Pieces.
Buy Architectural Appliqué the way that fits your operation — most distributors only do the first one.
Finishes
Shown from the Rowmark chart — every finish sits over a clear core.
Not recommended for harsh or high-humidity applications. Swatch images: Rowmark color chart.
Technical Specifications
| Material | Microsurfaced impact acrylic over clear core |
|---|---|
| Sheet size | 24-1/8″ × 48-3/4″ (613 × 1238 mm) |
| Thickness | 1/32″, 2-ply |
| Finish | Brushed; high-gloss |
| Engraving depth | .003″ (0.08 mm) |
| Fabrication | Vector cutting, laser engraving, rotary engraving, UV-LED printing |
| Rated for | Interior use |
Common Applications
Common Questions
What does the clear core actually do for the look?
On ordinary metal-look sheet, every cut edge shows a black or white core stripe. Here the edge is clear acrylic — letters and shapes look like solid metal with a polished crystal edge. It's the detail designers notice.
Is it rigid enough for wall letters?
At 1/32″ it's an appliqué material — mounted to a backer, wall, or sign face rather than free-standing. For self-supporting letters we'll laminate it or suggest a thicker line.
Can you cut my logo from it?
Yes — send vector art and we'll cut it clean. If you only have a JPG or a business card, we can redraw the logo for cutting.
Indoor only?
Yes — it's an interior line, and the metal foils dislike harsh humidity. For exterior metal looks, Metalgraph Plus is the outdoor-guaranteed sibling.
How does it engrave?
Engraving reveals the clear core, which reads as a frosted line against the brushed face — subtle and elegant. For high-contrast text, we usually cut rather than engrave this material.
Specifications
| Substrate | Micro-surfaced impact modified acrylic |
|---|---|
| Finish | Matte, pattern, gloss |
| Sheet size | 24″ × 48¾″ |
| Thickness | .020″ — 2-ply |
| Engraving method | Laser or rotating carbide |
| Rowmark lists it for | Interior signage · personal identification |
| Colorfast warranty | 2+ years exterior, mounted vertically |
Physical properties
| Property | Value | Test method |
|---|---|---|
| Izod impact, notched @ 73°F | 1.10 ft·lbs/in | ASTM D-256 |
| Tensile strength, to break | 5,500 psi | ASTM D-638 |
| Elongation before break | 50% | ASTM D-638 |
| Flexural strength | 10,300 psi | ASTM D-790 |
| Electrical arc resistance | 1012 Ω/m² | ASTM D-495 |
| Rockwell hardness | M45 | ASTM D-785 |
| Specific gravity | 1.15 | ASTM D-792 |
| Deflection temperature @ 264 psi | 180°F | ASTM D-648 |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion | 0.000056 in/in/°F | ASTM D-696 |
| Vicat softening point | 208°F | ASTM D-1525 |
Transcribed from Rowmark’s published material information sheet, linked below. Values are reproduced as printed. One note if you are checking our work: Rowmark print the deflection temperature with a Fahrenheit and Celsius pair that do not agree with each other across their line, so we publish the Fahrenheit figure exactly as each sheet states it rather than converting.
Manufacturer Documentation
Current data sheets and safety data sheets, hosted by Rowmark. We link rather than host copies so you always get the live document — which is the only correct way to hand out an SDS.
Rowmark do not publish a separate SDS for this line. Ask us and we will request the current one from them for your safety file.
Need a certificate of compliance, a specific lot, or something not listed here? Call (775) 358-8211 and we will chase it down with our rep.
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