Alu-Dibond and Acrylic Glass are both quite popular materials for modern wall art. However, the applications are quite different. Alu-Dibond is mainly used for exhibitions promoting Fine-art photography, whereas Acrylic Glass is popular for Interior Design. Acrylic-Glass or Alu-Dibond: Here you'll find an overview of all characterstics.

acrylic or metal print header — Image: Alu-Dibond vs Acrylic Glass. Both popular photo print materials by comparison.

	Alu-Dibond	Acrylic Glass
	White, semi-gloss surface	High-gloss surface
	Full CMYK color range	Full CMYK color range + white
	Metallic Option	3D effect with 8 mm, incl. diamond-polished edges
	Suitable for outdoors	Easy to clean
	Direct Printing	Direct Printing incl. white behind glass
	Floating hanging possible	Floating hanging possible
	Price examples: white, semi-gloss, 20 x 20 cm = £19 white, semi-gloss, 80 x 60 cm = £65 metallic, brushed, 80 x 60 cm = £65 metallic, brushed, 120 x 80 cm = £100	Price ecamples: 3 mm, 20 x 20 cm = £19 3 mm, 80 x 60 cm = £65 8 mm, 80 x 60 cm = £165 8 mm 120 x 90 cm = £250
	Professional photography, art & exhibitions	Modern interior design, for offices & restaurants

Metal Print

Perfect for Fine-art photography: High color depth meets sharp contrasts.

Ready to ship: Friday, 4 Oct 2024

Acrylic Print

Photo as modern interior design behind a high-gloss surface. Get a 3D effect with the 8 mm version.

Ready to ship: Friday, 4 Oct 2024

Technical characteristics

	Acrylic Glass	Aluminium
Min. File Resolution	150 DPI	150 DPI
Max. DPI	1,200 DPI	1,200 DPI
Min. size	20 x 20 cm	20 x 20 cm
Max. size	240 x 120 cm	240 x 120 cm
Weight (for 100 x 100 cm)	3 mm = ca. 3,5 kg 10 mm = ca. 9,5 kg	ca. 3,8 kg
Weatherproof
Fire classification	B2	B2
Options	Glass thickness 3 mm or 8 mm	Surface white or metallic
Express Service
24h-Serivce for sizes up to	120 x 80 cm	100 x 75 cm
Max. DPI	1,200 DPI	1,200 DPI
Weight (for 100 x 100 cm)	3 mm = 3,5 kg 8 mm = 9,5 kg	3 mm = 3,8 kg
Price	from £19	from £19