Custom cover fit perfect. Thanks Steve for recommending 1/8 thick plastic. Very sturdy and shows well. Also the 1/2 round light diffuser fit perfect. read more

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They can cut plastic into all kinds of shapes. They three pieces of plastics in only a few minutes. They were great !!

I came here to the location in Fremont to have a plastic barrier made for my handmade candle store kiosk in the Great Mall in Milpitas. The small kids kept poking their fingers in my candle wax time and time again, which got SOOOOOO f........n annoying. I gave them the measurements and they made exactly what I asked for in a great turnaround time. I plan to use them again. read more

TAP Plastics - Plastic barriers in front of my candles. - Hobby Shops Near Me - Fremont, California

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For Christmas, our son's grandparents gifted him a giant wall decal but since we are renters, we wanted to put it on a plexiglass rather than straight on the wall. TAP plastics was able to cut a piece for us and even cut drill holes. Very fast and great customer service. Mike, who cut the plastic for us, even said we could come back if we wanted it cut small - but it was perfect! Highly recommend! read more

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Great people and flexible options. I will return again next time I need anything acrylic related.

AMAZINGLY kind and helpful!!! Visit them and spend here! I love this store and hope they stay in business a Loooooooong time!!

I am hella disappointed. My acrylic mirror was cut a little short. We made the choice to keep it to save them from cutting another piece and wasting product. When we peeled off the cover protection piece the mirror was scratched all the way across the piece. I paid $48 for a scratched mirror. Too late to return as it's for a Father's Day present. Super disappointed. Can I get a refund???? Probably not. read more

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Wow! I am amazed. I went to San Jose to get some price quotes on some acrylic pieces and was told I'd have to wait two weeks and was basically told to come here. SO GLAD I CAME HERE. Wilson was so knowledgeable and took care of me on the spot! I can't not explain how great this team is. I had the worst experience at the San Jose location, and will now tell my company to come here instead to have any work done. Thanks Wilson! read more

TAP Plastics - Wilson helped me cut all these panels while I waited! San Jose told me I would have to wait two weeks. Thanks Fremont team! - Hobby Shops Near Me - Fremont, California

Been a while since I visited them for a project. The moment I stepped in, they were very welcoming and assisted me with the materials I needed and cut to size quickly. read more

I needed a piece of 1/4" ABS cut to 9 3/4" x. 18 1/2". That cost was $22. I get that material prices have gone up and they have to make money on small pieces. Fair enough...no issue with that. I timed the fabrication guy in the back and from the time he picked up the raw material, measured, made the cuts and placed it in my hand, it was an impressive 41 seconds. Super cool. I then asked, "If I measure and mark 3 straight lines I need cut (2 of them under 5"), how much will that be? The guy looked right at me and said $25 labor. They used to charge $1 a cut for these type of straight cuts and eventually made it to just under $2 years later. He wanted $8.33 per cut!!! Based on what I saw moments beforehand(even when he had to measure) these 3 cuts, already marked and measured for him, would likely have only taken him 60 seconds total. Even if it took him 2 minutes, $25 for 2 minutes means he thought his time was worth $750/hr. You're good, but not that good. I can make them at home with what I have just as nicely in less than 10 minutes. My advice...buy your raw materials from them for one-off pieces, but don't rely on them to help you otherwise...it is highway robbery. read more

Went to Fremont store to get acrylic sheet for a DIY, David and other staffs are so nice and the service is fantastic, recommend the place.

Called to ask a quick question as I was on my way there. Found out they were going to close in 10 minutes. Walked into the store five minutes before closing and was out two minutes before they were going to close. These guys are fast, know what they're doing, and had great customer service. I definitely don't make it a habit of trying to go in at the last second before a place closes but as a mama with two small kids in the car being turned away in that moment would've been hard. Thanks for helping me out! You have a loyal customer. read more

Awesome crew there! They helped with getting one of the sides of my Custom Subwoofer Box cut perfectly and did it very quickly! Very impressed with their work. read more

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We need some plexiglass for our business reopening within a week - Blanca the manager at this store is very helpful. We were not sure if they have exactly what we wanted. Blanca made a small sample to test it first before we place our large order. She is responsive in answering questions, returning calls, and deliver the finished product on time! The staff also help loading them to our car. We are happy with their service and will high recommend this place! read more

Great and friendly service. These guys are knowledgeable in all plastics. If you want your projects to look good, come here!

WhoO, boy! I've held off on writing this review bc I was loyal to working with the SJ TAP Plastics folks. Yup, I used to drive down to SJ, but this store has become the best TAP Plastics in the Bay Area ever since Gretchen stepped in. The vibe here has changed for the better! Gretchen is always excited about new project ideas and shows you the latest thing she's working on for the store display. You won't leave the shop w/o hearing her say "Ooh come here, I got to show you something" and then you're find yourself thinking: Why yes, I DO need a sheet of neon green acrylic in my life. Issac and Stephanie are great too, I worked with them to make a custom makeup organizer for my narrow bathroom cabinets. It was 5 minutes before closing time on FRIDAY and these guys stayed late to cut the job, gave me advice on how to glue it properly and even gave me practice pieces, I was thrilled! Gretchen showed me a piece that looks just like glass when you add a polish to it and there's even a frosted one that looks very classy. Love working with these guys, thank you!! Also, pls don't be THAT person that EXPECTS free service like drilling a hole, this is a business and whatever they do is a COURTESY, not an expectation. read more

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Got help today from Josh, in Fremont. He was helpful and got my request done in record time! So happy for the service and work. Thank you!! read more

I purchased a used accent table at a local thrift shop that was missing the glass insert; comparable glass tops run from 41.00 and up. TAP Plastics in Fremont to the rescue for a fraction of what I would've paid. Gretchen helped me from start to finish. She let me bring the accent table in the store, it's alwats better to MEASURE TWICE...CUT ONCE (remnants of watching too much HGTV). It had to be custom cut, and to my surprise it was ready to go out the door in minutes. She threw in 2 coasters free of charge. How AWESOME is that??? I will be returning for future projects. Thank you Gretchen and Staff!!! read more

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Just want to say that TAP Plastics in Fremont really took care of me with an important and needed purchase. My credit card was frozen due to a fraudulent red flag that showed up the previous night. I had no cash on me and the store was just about to close. A store clerk or perhaps store Manager Ashley based on the way she took charge and how she exuded a certain "command presence" helped me to make the purchase happen by trusting me to pay the store another day ($10.95). Thanks Ashley customer service at its finest. In addition, I was greeted into the store by two charming younger ladies who helped me find the item I was looking for. Thanks Tap Plastics of Fremont Ca You guys "Rocked It" by hiring the right staff!!! read more

Came in for some custom cut pieces of acrylic sheets, and not only was it a quick process, but extremely friendly staff. Prices are great. Best place to source your stuff for projects. read more

Special thanks to Jeff, the Store Manager at this location. Jeff is one of those rare people in customer-facing retail businesses who absolutely shines at what he does. He is an expert and he is downright kind in sharing his expertise. Thanks to Jeff, my wakeboard tower installation is reinforced and it is strong enough to do pull-ups on. read more

TAP Plastics - Wellcraft with Monster MTK wakeboard tower and a double bimini -- reinforced with Tap Marine epoxy for strength - Hobby Shops Near Me - Fremont, California

Drove a bit extra to this location because Mountain View had closed and San Jose seemed swamped (after reopening from coronavirus shutdown). Glad I did! Super-friendly quick service, and very reasonable price for my custom-cut piece of plastic. Will be going back for another piece soon.... read more

I live in San Jose but I always drive to this store in Fremont. They are always friendly and go the extra mile for me. I truly appreciate it! read more

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Went in to replace a piece of glass that had broken in a frame - the service was friendly, professional and fast. I got in when both employees were preoccupied with other customers but they both acknowledged me which was very nice. The gentleman that was working was helping an older man and he was so thorough in ensuring that man had all he needed that the customer tried to tip him! He politely declined the tip but it was just so nice to see there are still good people who care about good customer service. read more

The Fremont Tap Plastics is a very well run, competent, quick, and friendly shop. I've had a half-dozen jobs done so far for my company, and they always come through with top-level service. They are very deserving of a 5 star rating! read more

Jeff and his team are the best! They are incredibly nice, attentive, and so very thorough. I buy larger quantities of material and they make the process so easy and enjoyable! read more

This is your standard Tap Plastics store: colorful containers, neato plastic thingers, confusing (and yet interesting) whatnots galore... ...but I'm writing this review because of the wonderful service at this store. I went in to have a piece of plastic cut for a frame. The men behind the counter were fast (it was done before I finished paying), very nice, professional, and helpful. Also, it's super-affordable. It actually made me think, "wow, so THAT'S customer service!" Love me some Tap Plastics. read more

Its hard to understand exactly what Tap Plastics is. They have stores all over the bay area that specialize in everything plastic! If you have never been here its hard to understand how often this place comes in handy. The store is filled with all sorts of plastic nick nacks and parts. You can buy materials to create/repair your own items but where this place really shines is in fabrication. Bring your specs and no matter how complicated I'm sure they could create it for you. read more

I came to TAP on recommendation from a sales person from a local aquarium store. With some measurements and explaining to the sales person what I wanted, they were able to make a perfect lid to go with my beautiful new rimless saltwater aquarium, so that my kitties don't get into it. The staff was welcoming, knowledgeable, and accurate. They were able to easily understand what I was looking for and were able to get my order done in an hour! They are also very reasonably priced. Where can you get something custom-made like that these days?! I will be returning if I have any other projects. read more

TAP Plastics - A beautiful lid for my aquarium made by TAP Plastics - Hobby Shops Near Me - Fremont, California

Seriously, the customer service is great. The guys there are very helpful, speedy, and friendly. I had to go to the Fremont location a couple times for this project I'm working on, and every time I went (about 4 times), I was helped by a different guy, but received the same friendly and professional service. I only wish they were open a little bit later and on Sunday (even for a couple hours?) so I don't always have to go on my lunch break or on a Saturday. read more

Excellent service at TAP Plastics! I've used them a few times for plastic panels. They provide quotes in only a few minutes and then a couple hours later the parts are ready for pickup. They have a very helpful staff. Highly recommended! read more

I LOVE Tap Plastics! They have everything you need for your projects big or small. Relatively quick turn around on most things, and very reasonable prices. I just wish there was one closer to Milpitas! read more

Great service and knowledgeable staff! I needed some custom work done and they were quick, accommodating and reasonably priced. Needless to say I will be coming back for any and all my plastic/acrylic needs. read more

I'm leaving a 5 star review based upon the EXCELLENT customer service I received by Ashley. HOWEVER, the manager (I didn't catch her name) was extremely rude. During my whole visit, I can see the manager behind the counter with her arms crossed with a "are you going to buy something" look on her face. The manager accidentally rang me up for an incorrect price and I simply asked the cost per foot. That was the moment the manager got defensive with my questioning. I simply stated the item I was purchasing so a correction can be made. Corrections were made but they've could've been done with a little less attitude. In my opinion, I KNOW the atmosphere in this store can be greatly improved upon with the correct personnel as management (I vote Ashley). read more

I've loved TAP Plastics since I first used them when I lived in Sunnyvale. Now I see that the one in Fremont is just as good. They listen, they do what you ask, their prices are reasonable, they're accurate and professional, they're prompt, they're knowledgable. Very, very deserving of Five Stars. read more

(Long overdue review.) Not sure if she still works here, but Sandy/Sarah? gave me some free plastic and helped me cut a piece out for my flash light while Dorothy supervised. I am very grateful for her kind service, effort, and time. read more

Gretchen is amazing! I came in to make an IKEA Hack bar for my husband for his bday. She walked me through the frosted plastic process. Next I came in to modify lighting on a hanging acrylic and she was a rock star. Love this tap! It's awesome and the staff really care! Thank you so much team! read more

I've been coming to TAP Plastics a lot lately to get various pieces cut for work. I must say the staff is consistently friendly and helpful. They always do a great job cutting too. read more

Super nice employees that were very patient and gave us discounts! I appreciate the fact that the wait was very short when they were cutting the polycarbonate according to the dimensions we provided. Very happy with their service. Thank you guys! read more

Went to tap plastic to get a project done for the house with the plastic acrylic sheets I had Ashley J help me and my husband and she was very helpful and very friendly she went out of her way to make sure that we were fully satisfied with the project. She cut the acrylic sheets to the right size and made sure the edges were soften and got the work done on time we are very happy with the service that we received from Tap Plastic and the staff thank you so much for all your help. read more