2014Monitors forum
Custom protective screen covers for monitors
12 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Lexan sheets approximately one-eighth inch thick work well as monitor screen protectors and can be cut to custom sizes.
- Museum-grade optically-coated anti-reflective acrylic produces superior clarity compared to standard acrylic, reflecting less than 2% of light versus mirror-like reflections from untreated acrylic.
- Custom framing shops can cut optically-coated conservation-grade acrylic to size for monitor protection.
- Screen protectors are more practical for docked monitors than for portable use, as they can impair visibility during operation.
- Large sheet suppliers offer polycarbonate in cut-to-size options.
- Home improvement retailers carry Lexan sheets and provide cutting services to specification.
Depends on
- Museum-grade anti-reflective acrylic is significantly more expensive than standard alternatives, reaching $250 for larger screens.
- Screen protectors may reduce image clarity compared to unprotected displays.
- The discussion dates from 2014 and specific vendor availability may have changed.