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Standoff Acrylic Menu Panels.
The menu board that says you care about every detail. Clear or frosted acrylic panels printed direct on the back surface, mounted proud of the wall on polished stainless or warm brass barrel standoffs. Looks bespoke; works for restaurants, salons, coffee shops, and anywhere pricing lives on a wall.
- Starts at: $245 minimum
- Best for: Restaurant menus, salon price boards, coffee shop drink lists
- Warranty: 3-year fabrication
Watch · Lobby Panel
See a Lobby Panel come off the print bed.
A narrated walkthrough of a standoff acrylic panel — second-surface UV print, edge-polished acrylic, and the barrel standoffs that hold the panel proud of the wall. Watch the print-bed pass, the hole drilling, and the four-corner install.
- 1/4″ and 3/8″ cast acrylic, clear or frosted
- Direct-to-back UV print or second-surface vinyl
- Stainless, brass, or matte black barrel standoffs
How it's built
Acrylic panel, print on second surface, standoff hardware.
The panel is cut from cast acrylic sheet — 1/4″ for standard sizes, 3/8″ for panels over 24″ wide that need the extra rigidity. Art is printed directly to the back surface (second-surface print) so the acrylic face acts as a protective lens with zero laminate seam. Four standoff barrels bolt through the corners and thread into wall anchors, spacing the panel exactly 3/4″ or 1″ off the surface.
1/4″ or 3/8″ cast acrylic
Clear for maximum graphic pop; frosted for a softer, diffused look. Edges eased and polished before drilling.
3/4″ or 1″ barrel hardware
Brushed stainless, polished stainless, brushed bronze, polished brass, or matte black. Standoffs become a design element, not just hardware.
UV direct-to-back or vinyl on second surface
UV print bonds directly to the acrylic for the cleanest look. Vinyl second-surface option allows future art changes without replacing the panel.
Anchor, lag, or Vhb
Drywall anchors for standard walls; epoxy anchors for tile or stone; VHB for glass or polished surfaces. All included.
Colors & finishes
Standoff finish meets panel clarity and print palette.
Three decisions: panel substrate (clear or frost), standoff finish, and art treatment. Most menus use frosted with brushed stainless standoffs and a dark-on-frost print — it's the clean, modern default. Warm environments love brass standoffs on clear acrylic.
Panel substrate
Both substrates work with second-surface print. Clear makes colors punch; frosted softens text-heavy layouts.
Standoff finishes — 5 options
Hardware sets the tone of the install. Stainless reads modern; brass reads warm and hospitality; matte black reads industrial-chic.
Print — full-color Cmyk + spot colors
Art is printed full-color CMYK with optional Pantone spot color matching. White ink backing available for opaque areas on clear panels.
- Full-color Cmyk — photographic-quality print, any design
- Pantone spot match — brand-exact color, ±2 ΔE
- White ink backing — for opaque solid areas on clear substrate
- Vinyl second-surface — swappable art panels without new acrylic
Sizes & pricing
Standard menu sizes, or go custom.
Most restaurants use 18×24 or 24×36 panels. Coffee shops and salons often run 12×18 for a single-tier price list. Large format menus over 24×36 step up to 3/8″ acrylic automatically.
| Spec | Standard | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Panel size range | 12″×18″ to 36″×72″ | Custom dimensions available in 1″ increments. Panels over 36″ wide are shipped flat; crew aligns and anchors on-site. |
| Thickness | 1/4″ (standard), 3/8″ (large) | Panels over 24″ wide automatically quote in 3/8″ for rigidity. |
| Acrylic rate | $14 / sq ft | Includes edge polish and corner drilling for standoffs. |
| Print rate | $28 / sq ft | UV direct-to-back; includes full-color artwork setup. Vinyl second-surface is $18/sqft. |
| Standoff hardware | $24 / set of 4 | Standard 4-corner mount. Larger panels add mid-edge standoffs at $6 each. |
| Minimum order | $245 | Typical single-panel restaurant menu runs $285–$520 installed. |
Mounting
Three wall conditions, three install methods.
The acrylic and hardware stay the same regardless of wall type — only the anchor system changes. We specify the right anchor in the quote, and all hardware ships with the panel.
Direct wall (anchor)
Toggle or expansion anchor into drywall. The standard residential and commercial install. Works on any painted drywall, plaster, or wood stud wall.
Tile or stone (epoxy anchor)
Epoxy-set threaded insert for ceramic, porcelain, or natural stone. Drill bit provided in kit. No grout damage if positioned correctly — installation guide included.
Glass (silicone-bonded standoff)
Structural silicone bonds a backer plate to the glass surface, then the standoff threads into the backer. Used for partitions, glass walls, and storefronts behind reception.
When to pick this
Best for
- Restaurant menu boards and drink lists
- Salon and spa price boards
- Coffee shop and bar back-wall menus
- Retail product information panels
- Any space where the menu is a design object, not just a listing
Skip this for
- Logo-only display → try Dimensional Logo
- Frequently changing digital content → consider a digital display
- Code-required ADA signage → try Ada Signage
Ready to design yours?
Upload your menu layout, pick your standoff finish, see it on the wall.