For the past week and a half I've been trying to find either a good used or a new pick guard for my guitar. After buying from two different suppliers and nothing fit or was even workable I just decided to have one made. I brought in the piece that came on my guitar. The guy looked at it and said he could have it ready in a half hour. I selected the thickness and finish, paid them and went out to my car to disappear on the internet for a while. When I came in they said it was ready. I brought it home and it fits perfectly. I don't know why I didn't do this first. read more

TAP Plastics - Black pick guard made by Tap Plastics. - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Jose, California

Efficient and easy to deal with. Has a variety of materials that are otherwise difficult to find. Good amount of choices in sizes and colors. read more

The value was not worth it at all thru charged me 84 dollars to cut a piece which was shabby work the curved corners were pointed and I gave them a template totally disappointed i have to sand the corners myself to make them curved 40 dollars to cut a piece that fits a car windows and 40 dollars fir the plastic what a rip off i will not recommend this place ever read more

I came in for simple questions about types of plastics and I was looking for a clear or possibly a blurred/frosted panel for a window in my shed. I was met by the RUDEST, MOST PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE, AND RUSHED customer service ever. I understand there's bad day but it seemed as if anything I asked was way too much of a task. Shadanna, I believe that was her name.. I still bought the panel and just tried to get out of there asap. This is not a good look on the "Fantastic" plastic place. I would NOT RECOMMEND to anyone, you're better off going to Home Depot or ordering online elsewhere. The panel came out fine, as it was only 24" but my customer experience was terrible and it sure did ruin my day. read more

My wife wanted some custom cut Plexiglas to line a shelf in the closet to prevent her sweaters from getting shelf-grate marks, yes I love her. I found TAP Plastics online and ordered what I needed. the site is slick, the quality, superb, the packaging, thoughtful, the turn around, excellent, the price, competitive. They are the 'fantastic plastic place'! Thanks! Brett read more

Got some polycarbonate here custom cut for a garage window panel. The folks working at the store are very helpful with answering questions and helping pick a product for your needs. Prices were very reasonable as well. read more

TAP Plastics - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Jose, California

What a fantastic store! If you want something plastic this is the place. Clean and organized store. With great staff! read more

Very easy to select the size and style I wanted. Came quickly and was a reasonable price. Turned out exactly as I wanted. read more

TAP Plastics - Plexiglass for skylight--textured and opaque so can't see the duct work and insulation in my attic. - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Jose, California

Came in looking to get an acrylic circle with holes to act as a terrarium lid. The team here came up with an amazing idea I didn't even think was an option. They took a thicker piece of acrylic and shave down half so the lid works like an actual lid and won't slip off. From the front desk to production the whole team was informative and helpful in helping choose material and sizes thatd work best for my jars! They were also just so friendly and the establishment felt very welcoming. I got the final product the same day and the quality of cut was perfect for what I needed. The acrylic is clear and looks great on my jars. I definitely want to come back here again for any special project pieces (or more terrarium lids). read more

TAP Plastics - Side profile of the lid - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Jose, California

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I just bought some small plastic spacers from Tap Plastics on The Alameda in San Jose. And, once again, their staff has gone way beyond the call of duty to provide superb customer service. I was helped immediately and they cut my parts to spec while I waited and charged me an extremely reasonable price. There's a reason why they've been in business for decades! Thanks!!! read more

Came in an hour before the shop closed. The shop accommodated my urgent request to be done before the shop closed instead of have to pickup tomorrow. Great service! Thank you. read more

I came into TAP Plastics hoping to get acrylic signs for my wedding (a welcome sign, guestbook sign, seating chart and signature drink) the next week, I was a little bit stressed because of course I waited until the last minute and didn't know where to start really. I had an idea of the sign holders but I didn't know if I should get the acrylic sheets first or after. Anyways, I went into the store looking a little lost and I believe it was Jeff, the store manager, who helped me. I told him what I needed and the sizes, I was explaining the holders I had seen on Amazon. He asked me to pull it up on my phone, got the dimensions so the sheets would fit perfectly in the groove and went and cut them right then! It was 4 sheets- 2- 18"x 24" and 2- 8"x 10" Jeff came back out with them perfectly cut in like 2 mins, he told me to sand the edges down and explained how to do it. I thought I would have to wait a couple of business days! He was so so nice and I am truly grateful for his kindness and felt instantly relieved that it was so easy! I love this place!! read more

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It's amazing to me the tap plastics offers a custom plastic cutting service right in the middle of a vibrant commercial area! Instead of ordering and shipping material from online, this option was way more convenient to get a custom cut piece of acrylic for a birdcage! The service was super friendly, and the transparency and pricing is much appreciated. I also really liked that. They have samples on the floor of all the different options available so that you can compare them and shoes on the ones that fit your needs and budget. if you are looking for an economical way to smooth the edge of your acrylic, I would strongly recommend the route and scrape. If the folks there are not busy, it seems like you can get a reasonable size piece of acrylic cut within less than an hour, sometimes in as little as a few minutes. It's also great that they have lots of odds and ends of plastic for sale. It seems like they are really trying to use all of it, which is great from a sustainability perspective. Whether you have a specific project in mind, or are just looking for something to unleash your creativity, I would definitely recommend stopping by! read more

TAP Plastics - So many types of plastic! - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Jose, California

This place is the best! Anne and the crew will hook you up with all of your plastic and acrylic needs. I'm a DIY and they are super helpful with tips and tricks. Or if you need a pro job they produce top quality work. Love this TAP store. A+ read more

Shout out to TAP plastics, one of my very favorite shops in the San Jose, if not California altogether. Founded in 1952 as Art Whitehead and Gilbert Taylor (Taylor and Art Plastics, now you know). I needed a new 17x91" prism-glass light cover for one washroom. Not only did they have it in stock, it was cut and ready on a Saturday morning to go in about 3 minutes. Bonus points for having a good coffee shop next doo too! https://www.tapplastics.com/about/locations/detail/san_jose_ca_the_alameda read more

I visited this store last Saturday, and was personally helped with outgoing effort from the working staff. The plastic products are so inspiring as you can personalize products to be custom made to your specific need. Joselito, was an amazingly helpful at my visit. I live in the Sierra Valley now, but when traveling back to San Jose, this store is a blessing to have to shop at!! read more

TAP Plastics - I had fun working on visualizing prototype display risers for my upcoming art craft event. - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Jose, California

Rudy at TAP Plastics in San Jose is the BEST! He's knowledgeable and ready to help you with whatever you need (SO helpful)! I ended up at TAP to frame an oddly shaped picture (38 x 10). I had JUST been told it would cost $575 + change at the local arts & crafts store, using "museum quality" acrylic. That is to say, the odd shape of the picture would cause me to have to pay for the entire sheet of "museum quality acrylic" for upward of $654. So, i ran over to TAP Plastics, the old stand-by. TAP uses polycarbonate. Polycarbonate can resist ultraviolet rays, heat, cold, and water damage. It's also used for "bullet-proof glass." It is 250 x impact resistant than glass; "museum quality acrylic" is a mear 17 x resistant. I paid around $20 at TAP. By the time I left the store, with Rudy's help, I had put the sheet into the frame, replaced the frame screws, and was on my way in about 18 minutes, and CRAZY happy. The entire experience at TAP was delightful! Thanks so much, Rudy - you are greatly appreciated! read more

I highly recommend this store. I came here a couple of times to get materials for school projects and the staff was always so nice and helpful. The store is super clean and organized. They cut the materials to size and the cut was always good and precise! Only today when I came to get my ABS sheets cut I was helped by a young lady (Mariah I think) that was a little rude and not helpful, but the technician guy there was extremely nice and helped me out with my stuff. Everything came out good and I had to ask him to cut it again because I told him the wrong sizes. He did not even charge me for the recutting fees and I really appreciate that! Will always come back to this store in the future to get more materials, but I hope they train that young lady on how to talk to customer and assist them nicely. read more

TAP Plastics - Everything was cut precisely! Exactly what I wanted! - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Jose, California

This store...where do I begin? Open your imagination to include all the many needs you never would have considered possible to be fulfilled by a plastics retailer. Whether it is a display box for memorabilia, a picture frame of museum quality, a replacement part for a boat, clear roofing for a pergola, an All-Gender restroom sign, mold making materials, fiberglass for boat and car repairs, signage displays...I could go on for awhile, still failing to capture the extent of this store's possibilities. The service is fast and it is done professionally. A mistake, while uncommon, is corrected with haste. The price - for the quality, speed, and accuracy (that is, in how they turn what was once only a dream into reality) - is well worth it. TAP is unmatched in the plastic retailer marketplace; no other store can come close. read more

What do you do when the vendor no longer makes a rack mount kit for your dated mixer? You go to TAP Plastics for a solution! I have a flight case that weighs in at +50 lbs with current mixer mount. This means I have to pay extra fees to fly with it. I was planning to fly with it in less than a week. I wasn't expecting a solution so soon then BAM! A fabricated solution same day! At least six pounds saved! Special shout out to Lito, expert fabricator! I showed him my flight case and how the mixer is mounted. He took a few measurements. A few hours later a well-fitting, sturdy custom rack mount kit was created. Lito is very knowledgeable, detailed, and easy to work with. Thank you, Lito, Shadana, Mariah, and the rest of the TAPS crew that worked on 4/1/2023 for a great experience! TAPS was suggested by my brother. My only regret is not going to them sooner! read more

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Been many times Today you had to wait and order or have a person go locate your product of interest. No spray bottles in any size so that guy just gave me a few with screw caps! Very nice gesture. When the virus restrictions are over I will go back. Thanks folks. read more

Have to thank Bianca and Raphael for their patience and service. Ordered custom sized desktop cover- went with the clear polycarbonate which looked fantastic- It is a longer than average desk so more limited in material- they were helpful in guiding on what was available and in stock. A little hiccup and delay but they took care of everything with professionalism. It was the end of the year so we understand. We are thankful to be working with a local business and the personal service offered. read more

TAP Plastics - Clear polycarbonate cover - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Jose, California

When I walked in I was immediately greeted by 2 employees, then 2 more "all of them liked my ugly Christmas sweater lol" I brought in my project I've been working on for the past month; I needed a thin layer of lexan for the bottom. One employee measured my project and 5 minutes later had it cut $10 out the door, very inexpensive. Great job, great employee and great business. What more can I saw? read more

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Second time coming here and boy do I enjoy the welcoming feeling I get here. Everyone who shops here are friendly including the workers. Nikki who helped us today was patient with us as we took a little longer telling her the dimensions of what needed to be cut. When we had questions about the measuring; Nikki was very helpful and helped us through. She checked in on us while we had to wait roughly 15-20 minutes- which didn't seem like that long since we were also looking around the store and having fun with the photo props they had set up. Very well organized, clean and variety of items inside the store. Should just go check it out yourselves! Parking is in the back, but be careful of the dip if your car is low. There's a back door entrance as well as a front door entrance, so you don't have to walk all around (which I accidentally did the first time I came here.)! There's a bathroom inside the store, but you would have to ask to use it since it is located in the back where they work. read more

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I am a 30 year customer of Tap Plastics as a professional facilities manager and private consumer. I have always enjoyed the wide variety of products and confident I will find what I need or question answered. This note is inspired by the excellent service that gets my 5 Stars by both Sales and Shop Fabrication staffs. Often Tap Plastics is a "Beehive" of customers and well worth the wait. Well done ...! Anthony read more

Quick and good over-the-phone service. We had an order, and the turnaround time was pretty fast. Everyone was professional and helpful. Plenty of parking and easy to find the store location. We will return. read more

I am waiting on plexiglass they said five day shipping it's been 7 days and I don't have a tracking number or my plexiglass's. I will come back to review if I ever receive my order . read more

I recently went in to order a piece of tinted plexi cut to size. I had all the measurements I'd used for a previous piece they had cut that was exactly the same. The lady behind the counter told me that wasn't enough and that they would need a template. She also said it would take them 8 days to cut the one piece! I said forget it and walked out ! read more

Great place to get an assortment of acrylic materials. I especially appreciate the service and being able to get polyester resin and pigments to make surfboard repairs. Bummed that they closed the location in Cupertino years ago, but glad they're still around. read more

I needed to cover an opening designed into the roof of the house covering the outdoor entrance to our home. I was familiar with double-walled polycarbonate panels and was looking for a local distributor. Called Tap Plastics, and they had the 8 mm thickness in stock at a reasonable price compared to other plastic distributors. Went to the store, paid for the order, then went next door for a coffee, and pastry while they prepared my order. Within 20 minutes my order was ready, and I was on my way to completing my project. Fast, Friendly Service at a reasonable price. read more

TAP Plastics - Two Polycarbonate Panels in White - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Jose, California

I needed some clear plastic sheets for my art show and I already knew it wasn't going to be cheap. I also knew that I had NO KNOWLEDGE about plastic so I definitely needed some help. I've known about TAP Plastics for years. Being an art student, it's always a good idea to have a list of places that sell different material so you know exactly where to go. The first time I came to TAP was when I needed a 2x2 clear plastic sheet to use as a "slide in" window for a wooden box that I made. The guys who helped me out were really helpful and told me the prices for all the different types of plastic material before I even showed the my box. Once I showed them exactly what I was looking for, they cut up the little 2x2 piece and just let me have it for free! I'm guessing it was because it was so small. The second time I came here, I needed a small plastic cylinder for another project. I wasn't looking for anything super durable or fancy; just something that would be able to have 80lb card stock wrapped around it and wouldn't completely break if I happened to drop it. The guys again were able to show me the different plastic cylinders with different diameters and it only cost me. And since I only needed 1 that was about 3in long, I believe I was only charged $10. (Not too sure on the pricing: this was about 3 years ago). So more recently, I had a big art show. But unlike most photos, mine weren't hanging on a wall; they were placed on pedestals. I didn't want to use picture frames for a specific reason so I opted to use plastic sheets; which were SO MUCH CHEAPER THAN BUYING FRAMES. The only thing was, I had no idea how much it would be since I needed 5 and the size would have to be cut. Before I went to the shop, I emailed them and was contacted by Carol. She was very nice and helpful with letting me know that it would be cut to order and it wouldn't take long. Since I knew they were going to be pricey, I asked about the student discount. I was aware there was one because of some other classmates who have had some materials purchased there. Carol assured me of the discount and had me come in. When I go to the shop, I spoke with Carol and she showed me the different plastic sheets and how much it would cost. She also remembered the student discount I discussed with her earlier that day via email. Once I decided on the sheet I wanted, Carol rung me up and I didn't wait too long for the sheets to be done. I'm glad TAP Plastics is still around. My dad would tell me about it all the time and I had no idea why he would be excited to go there whenever he needed something plastic. Now I know why; they have great customer service and so many options to choose from! Thank you again to the TAP Plastics team and Thank you to Carol too! read more

This is absolutely the place to go for plastic needs. I had a large work order and Kisha went above and beyond to help me get exactly what I needed. She helped me organize all the ordering information, worked with me to get applicable discounts, and even helped me save some money on shipping after the fact. She was quick to respond and made the entire experience simple and quick. I highly recommend this company! read more

Excellent service ! The crew was very knowledgeable on what we were looking for . He was very patience and helpful . Thank you !

These guys work quick and are very friendly. I needed some side panels cut for my computer because thermals were terrible with the original panels that were not vented. I requested slots cut out to let my computer components breathe. I got the panels and everything looks great. Only knocking 1 star because the slots weren't evenly spaced but I can't knock the guys too much because it was all done by hand. The panels fit perfectly and pricing was much more affordable compared to what I was quoted from other places. Not to mention I only had to wait half an hour for 2 panels! read more

TAP Plastics - Cut to size side panels - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Jose, California

I needed a small sheet of acrylic plastic for a woodworking project and I called up Tap Plastics to inquire about prices. All plastics shops are slammed with COVID related orders, so I was pleasantly surprised when Jeff answered the call within one ring, and was super patient with me as we went through the various options in terms of thickness and alternative materials. I showed up 30min after the phone call, and Jeff came out and personally took my order and had it all cut in less than 5 minutes. I would highly recommend Tap Plastics for any project you might be working on! read more

Max was able to help me out with a rush order. Very much appreciated. Thanks tap plastics for continuing to be awesome. Safe distance protocol being practiced, but customer service is top notch. read more

TAP Plastics - Mekp they have it! - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Jose, California

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I needed ceiling light panels of a certain size and Home Depot didn't have what I needed nor could customize what they did have. Someone suggested TAP. These guys were terrific. I called them and they said they could do exactly what I needed, just come on over. Not only were they able to get me a great price and quick service but the material they had was even more appropriate for my needs than what Home Depot and Lowe's were selling. Thanks so much, guys! read more

They only allow one person at a time "inside" the store. So I spent about 20 minutes waiting outside in a part of San Jose where day-drinking homeless guys were wandering around yelling at people who weren't there. They had sign outside that said the door was closed because of the air conditions, it was extremely smoky today. But it was OK to make me wait in that for 20 minutes. When it was finally my turn to come "inside," I discovered that actually they had a little pen set up just inside the door, and I would not be allowed to come inside to browse. Also, they no longer sell scrap plastic from a scrap bin for some reason. But that was one of the three things I came for, since they've always sold scrap plastic from a scrap plastic bin in the past. I needed a hobby box, asked to see some, the guy "helping" me asked what size, I said "for a raspberry pi," he didn't know how big those are, OK, so I held up my fingers to show him. He walks into the store about 40-50 feet, and holds up a box and says "How about this?" I told him I couldn't tell if it was the right size at that distance due to Perspective/Parallax, and he gets huffy and says something about my "attitude." I said I didn't really appreciate all the changes to the store, and then some guy who I assume is the manager or above comes out and starts lecturing me about Covid19. Well, we've all been living with this Covid19 thing for half a year already, and I know the difference between "20% of the maximum occupancy allowed in the store" and "Nobody is allowed in the store at all." While everybody else has been slowly and carefully opening up after a LONG period of slowdown or shutdown, these yahoos are acting like it's still April. This has effectively become a mail-order shop with limited Will-Call service. And their attitude sucks. The manager type was so rude he managed to provoke me to the point of calling him the "A word" and telling him to go "F" himself. From now on, if I can't find the plastic I need at the big box hardware store I'll either go mail order or just use MDF instead, since it's cheaper and easier to work with. Normally I like to support local businesses even if they charge a bit more, but in the case of Tap plastics, I seriously believe that you will be better off buying your plastics from a different mail-order shop that is more customer-service oriented. This store seems customer-hostile to me. read more

I came into the store to buy plastics for laser cutting, everyone was vary helpful and informative, I really liked how friendly everyone was and I will definitely be coming back. read more

Carol helped me. And that explains the one star review. Never had anyone try to get me to not place an order. Definitely seemed like she wanted me to go to any other location. And when I told her that I was getting frustrated she just scoffed. I'll probably come here again. But request to work with anyone other than Carol. I always think, man, maybe they are just having a bad day. But if you tell a person that you're getting frustrated and they still keep at it...it's a bigger problem. read more