Translucent poly panels

[NikatKimber]

Hey all. I have a wet bar in the house that had the drop ceiling type frosted panels at 7’ with a fluorescent light above. I’ve replaced the fluorescent light with LEDs. The panels were cracked and broken, so I tossed them… not realizing they were non-standard sizes. They’re 26”x26” vs 23.5” for standard drop ceiling panels. Which means all the home supply stores don’t sell what I need. I don’t want clear or I could use lexan. I need something frosted or similar to hide the fixture and finish above them. Any recommendations on where to get that? Local or online. Preferably cut to size, but I can cut if I need to.

 

[Rez Exelon]

I mean, you could get the clear Lexan and the Christmas window frosting spray

There are also frosting sprays that you can get for that purpose too --- I forget the brand I have in the garage but it worked well on glass and plexi projects in the past and it was just a spray on type stuff.

 

[dlbleak]

They also make adhesive rolls of frosted stuff with different patterns. I saw the display at Lowe’s a while back

 

[montesa]

Could you trim out the openings with 1x2 so you can use standard sizes?

 

[jakeman]

Go get you some clear strippable wallpaper paste and roll a good thick coat on the topside and ease them up in there.

Works like a champ.

 

[swampratt]

I have bought many different plastics from Regal plastic and think there is one in tulsa.
They will cut whatever size you want of something.

Maybe call and ask what they have but I do like the idea of trim it out like @montesa mentioned.

 

[Bahick71]

You can use Plexiglas or lexan, easy to cut to size. Then just simply sand with
A medium grit sandpaper and viola you have frosted glass.

 

[ConstitutionCowboy]

Use fine sandpaper on the inside of the plexi or Lexan you decide to use. It won't take a lot of sanding to get it "frosted". I've done it before with great results.

Woody

Oops! Sorry Bahick71. I posted my reply before I read the thread.

 

[Perplexed]

Instead of sanding, can you do media blasting for a more even treatment?

 

[red dirt shootist]

What @swampratt says, Regal plastic. I'm pretty sure that's the name, used to be one out on west Reno, don't know if it's still there, they will cut to size.