I stopped by Tap Plastic . Because I need a Custom Piece of plastic cut and fabricated .. For a Special Project I was Working on . I encountered Shaun at the Front Desk!! He was a Wealth of Knowledge and Information!! He Consulted With me and advised me on the Different Plastics and the different treatments of the Cut Edges!!! I was in and out with Finished Materials for my Project in less than 20 Minutes!!! When I arrived home the Materials Tap Plastics fabricated for me worked perfectly and I finished my project!!! The Pricing was very reasonable for the materials!!! Tap Plastics is a Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment!! I Keep My Pimp Hands Strong!!! Number 34 out of the Top 50 most Prolific Yelp Elites of 2025!!!! read more

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I have been a tap plastics customer since the 1970s and have bought many things from the El Cerrito store over the years - nothing major, just residential customer kinds of things. I have always had great experiences with their kind and helpful staff. Until today. I needed to pick up something and noticed that they had a San Leandro location, which is close to my job site. So I thought I would stop by to make my purchase. The 50 something Asian man at the counter was just unhelpful and rude from the beginning. I told him what I wanted and asked to confirm the thickness of the material I was thinking of buying. He picked up a sample and threw it down on the counter in front of me. I was a bit taken back, but didn't wanna read anything into it. But then when he tallied my order, he quoted me a price that was three times higher than the quote I had gotten from their website. When I mentioned this, he became more terse. I pulled up the website on my phone to show him the price that I had seen - then noted that I had not seen the price for some of the options that I wanted, but THAT price was still less than double the price he had given me. While he did admit that there was a difference, matched the Web price and then reduced the price by an additional $1.50, he remained as terse and unfriendly as before. Didn't change his tone or apologize for the misunderstanding. And after I received my item, I thanked him and wished him a nice day, he said nothing and just turned around and walked away. I left with a bad taste in my mouth. Hands-down, the worst experience I've ever had at a tap plastics. I won't be returning to that location and encourage anyone who's thinking of doing business with them to check the pricing on their website before they walk into the store. read more

A helpful and informative staff. Great service. Thankful places like taps are here to serve our community. read more

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Came in looking for a specific piece of HDPE plastic, company had great customer service, I strongly recommend this place.

Thank you so much for your help David. You helped us with the fish tank lid. Really appreciate all the hale and advice you provided.

My dad recommended this spot when I was looking for a durable seating option to add to a wicker chair we have at home. We needed something tough and practical, and this place had exactly what we were looking for. I provided the measurements to the staff, and they recommended a sturdy material designed to support heavy weight. When we brought it home, it fit our wicker chair perfectly. I highly recommend TAP Plastics - what a local gem! read more

Went in today with, yet another, challenging custom job. As usual TAP did not disappoint. The service Clerk "TODD" was very, very engaging and helpful but, was unsure if they could make the spec as presented. The new guy "JOSH" doing fabrications reviewed and optimistically said: "let me see what I can do". The first attempt failed but, our hero tried again and emerged a few minutes later with exactly what I had in mind. Well done indeed gentlemen! Hard to find capable professionals like this in any business these days. Thanks again TAP! Your hiring practices reflect an enviable standard worthy of your sterling reputation. See you next time. ;) read more

My most local Tap Plastics (Pleasanton) closed, so I had to venture further from home. I chose to use the Tap Plastics store on Alvarado Boulevard, San Leandro. Everyone I dealt with was friendly, helpful, and skilled at their job! The piece I designed was created perfectly. An extra addition to the order was done with a phone call and was ready to pick up with my original order. The price was happily reasonable. It was one of those ordering situations that went absolutely perfectly. read more

I just would like to add that Russ Miller at Tap plastics was also super helpful and if you need any assistance with a tricky plastic related problem, he will help you figure it out- very experienced and knowledgeable! He was able to cut a very precise piece of plexiglass right then and there- thanks Russ! read more

Tap plastics has been around San Leandro since 1952, so that says a lot. They have a wonderful array of plastic containers, light tubes & acrylic products. A great place to shop for all your acrylic needs. read more

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Todd was super helpful during my visit there, and helped me figure out the measurements for a project that I wasn't exactly sure on. He also saved me from purchasing unnecessary items as well. Would recommend folks to check this location out! Their custom cut times don't take too long for basic small cuts, and the staff are all super friendly and helpful! read more

I love this place! Not only do they have really cool things to look at in the store itself but they are so helpful when needing personalized items as well. I had a china hutch with a cracked curved glass front door and after many calls to glass companies that were either on the other side of the country and would have to ship it to me and was very expensive or companies that just did not return my calls, I finally contacted Tap Plastics for a much more affordable option. I took the door in (wooden frame only at this point) and Cheri and Russ were so attentive and helpful and friendly. Russ tested the size with small pieces until he got the exact size needed. He definitely went above and beyond for me. The piece fit perfectly, and you can't even tell that it is not glass! I am so thankful for them and now I don't have to worry about the glass getting broken anymore! read more

Service was superb, unlike a franchise in Dublin who thought I was kooky for trying to patch my trusty bird feeder. The San Leandro group took time to explain the pros & cons of their products versus the original that had shattered so badly. Meticulous measurements & skilled cutting had me exiting the store confident that I could finish my project as envisioned. read more

I love this place! The staff is Aalways so knowledge, helpful and, maybe best of all, very kind and patient! I always appreciate the help with problem solving. I've bought heat deflecting and break resistant window films for indoor and nice interior cabinets. I've bought protective plastics for wicker top cabinets and do-dads-- storage boxes, picture framing.... Did I say I love this place?! read more

I'm always amazed at all the plastic options at TAP, but even more amazed at the tools and expertise they have to turn that plastic into just what you need. In my case, manager Russ went above and beyond to create optical plastic blue-water filters that I'll use shooting wide angle underwater footage for underwater video projects. Some of the filters he made are going to two underwater filmmakers who shoot IMAX movies and PBS specials, so the next time you see some great underwater colors on TV or in the theater, you might thank Russ and TAP. read more

Needed to replace my motorhome shower glass panel that shattered recently so I headed over to TAP Plastics in San Leandro on Saturday. Todd was the gentleman who helped me choose a durable replacement and also helped with sizing. Had it cut to size on the spot and was on my way in just a few short minutes. Very nice experience and glad to see that TAP is still in business. I have used them in the past and will continue to give them my business. Thanks! read more

My rating continues to be a 5 star!! I had to go back to fix something that I misunderstood and TAP Plastics came through! I first worked with Indi who was very helpful and on my second time around I worked with Sherri who was equally great. I had to go through the process again and Sherri was patient and detailed. The final cut piece came out better than I imagined. I will always recommend and work with TAP Plastics. read more

Went into tap plastics for some window tint . The gal helping me was Cheri. She asked what I needed it for, she showed me my options for my budget and was able to get me the best product and price. She was very knowledgeable. I haven't had this great of customer service in a long time . Ask for Cheri if you are at Tap Plastics this lady knows her stuff. Thank you Cheri for your help , your product was just what I was looking for . 5 star customer service! read more

Indi is amazing and deserves all the stars! I needed a last minute project for work that required custom cut thick acrylic. Indi was able to make this happen for me in less than a week!! The pieces were perfectly cut and polished and looked like clear ice. Came in on a Monday to ask a million questions. Indi was super patient and thorough. I came back with a template and prepped my job for payment with Indi's information. Officially ordered and paid on Wednesday; seamlessly. Order was promised for Saturday and was ready for pick up by Friday. Amazing. We got our pieces ahead of schedule and saved money. Thank you! read more

Reasonable prices fast service. Ed helped me deal with an order very quickly and easily.

Ed provided awesome service for me today. I had a million questions and he patiently answered each of them. I highly recommended Tap Plastics. Be sure to ask for Ed!!! read more

Workers are all extremely nice, helpful and knowledgable. This is a great place to come to for all your plastic and design needs. They have a great bin of excess cuts of acrylic that are cheaper than anywhere else. Cuts are usually square or rectangular and they range from $1 - $10 depending on size and type of acrylic. I found some great pieces there to use as wedding signs. They are do acrylic letter and numbers, signs and everything in between. Would highly recommend. read more

I've been depending on this store and staff since 1974. They've always provided excellent advice and service, and have never disappointed. Indi has been nothing short of fabulous. She has come up with several ideas to make my job as a commercial photographer easier. The innovations from using the black or white LED panels have been an absolute game changer. read more

TAP Plastics - Background using the black LED panel acrylic with a gelled flash behind it. Many thanks to Indi for introducing these panels to me. - Hobby Shops Near Me - San Leandro, California

Got some custom width floating shelves for my toddlers shoes. Specifications needed to be exact to fit in the space. I opted to purchase existing shelves and have them cut down to size. They did it there on the spot for me and I had these purchased and home and installed them myself in under an hour. Very happy with the quality, price and overall result! read more

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The team is so friendly and helpful. Especially Indi and the store manager Russ. I came in with a rather strange project, building a dig box for my rat habitat, and they quickly helped design a solution. They fabricated the box in just a few days. It was perfect and has held up against my destructive little critters' bids for freedom. read more

I am a fine artist and I needed an acrylic box to protect one of my sculptures. Rich did a beautiful job fabricating this structure. It is strong and the sides are smooth and polished. I was fortunate he wasn't super busy at the time, but his turn-around was quick and I got the call sooner than I expected. Great work and great response to my timing needs. Thank you, Rich. And thank you everyone else. Working with everyone at Tap was great. Pam read more

We went to TAP Plastics in San Leandro on a prayer that they might have something we could fashion a 25- 30 foot candy chute out of for our social distanced Halloween. Russ Miller came through with exactly what we needed and the chute turned out amazing!! I'm sure all the kids who trick-or-treated at our house will remember that candy chute for years to come. Thanks again, Russ! read more

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Best customer service ever! Cherie is beyond helpful, great staff, and the products I've had made or purchased off the shelves have never disappointed me. Great custom work. read more

Needed an acrylic pedestal for some art. Wasn't sure where to start, but I went to TAP plastics, hoping to figure it out. I worked with Indi, and she was AMAZING!! Indi helped come up with a design idea (really, she designed it) that exceed my greatest expectations. The final product was absolutely perfect! 10/10 would recommend TAP plastics, and 100/100 would recommend working with Indi! read more

Satisfaction! Todd was very patient listening to me explain my request. I provided a template that he examined and he made some very astute suggestions. Rich, the custom fabricator, once again performed his art! I am very pleased with the results, this was 100% custom with complex angles. Thank you TAP! read more

My name is Assad Rahimi, this Review is about Mr. Russ miller Manager of Tap Plastics Inc. in San Leandro. Mr. Miller is not only a kind person. He is also very knowledgeable about what he's doing in my opinion he is a good asset for the company and he treats the customer with respect and efficiency. If I rate from 0 to 10 I'll give him a10 he takes his time to know what you need give you enough information and give you the choice that you pick from. I highly appreciate his knowledge, his efficiency, his kindness his patience, and his experience. read more

Such a great place. They have a full shop and all the tools to help you out! I needed some plexiglass for a frame and they cut it out for me perfectly! Places like this just don't exist anymore, but what a treat! read more

I had a window break at one of my properties and I was frantic to try and get something in place for the night so the home was secure until we could get the glass replaced. Most places were closed, but I called Tap plastics and a friendly lady answered the phone and gave me a rough estimate of what I could expect the cost to be. She was also kind enough to let me know their close time because it was approaching quickly. Once we arrived to the location we received a friendly greeting and assistance right away. We were able to get our items needed for much less than I had expected. read more

Needed a small piece of 1/8" plastic cut for a quilting template to make my life easier - these folks were fantastic! Super helpful and got me exactly what I needed overnight. The shop was fun to poke around in, too - had no idea what I didn't need!! Thanks so much - will keep you in mind for future fabrication needs. read more

You ROCK Russ! My sneeze guards are perfect. These are definitely nice and sturdy and don't block the view ! My peers order from some site and theirs look cheap!! These guys are working hard to get out covid 19 supplies. Thank you for the quick turnaround read more

TAP Plastics - Sneeze guard beautiful!!! - Hobby Shops Near Me - San Leandro, California

Cheri was terrific in helping us troubleshoot our art project implementation and keep us within budget. She used to design bathrooms, so she was knowledgeable about how different plastic joinings would perform over time and weather. I enjoyed working with her! read more

The staff was very helpful and patient with my me and my order. I wanted to make something custom for my portable air conditioner and they helped guide and brainstorm with me. They went over the different materials for my project. The best and most amazing part was they finished the order much earlier than scheduled. I highly recommend going to TAP plastic for custom items and many other items they carry. read more

I am a calligrapher & hand lettering artist & this is my go to place for acrylics! You can't beat the prices here & the people have top notch customer service, especially Gretchen Skillman. She makes me feel like home when I'm there & gives me great advice on how to take care of the acrylics. She has my best interest & gets everything done in a timely matter. I even left my wallet there the first time I went there & she found a way to contact me & kept it safe until I got back. She's very sweet! I'm sad to say that she will be moving to Florida next month. But if you have a chance to visit this place, give her a hug hug for me! read more

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I used to go to TAP Plastics years ago when my mom was planning a craft or school project, but haven't been there since. Today, we were greeted right away and told that someone would be available to help us soon. We browsed around the store, which looked very similar to how it used to--clean, organized displays and work areas, and it brought back a lot of memories for me. A few minutes later, David came over to ask if we needed help, which was really nice as we thought we'd have to go back in line and wait. Since our project had specific dimensions, he said they could custom cut the plexiglass at whichever width we needed. He rang us up, we sat at the counter looking at their archive of articles on TAP Plastics, and then another staff member came out 5 minutes later with the plexiglass. We were impressed with how easy the whole process was, so thank you for the great customer service and quick turnaround! read more

As a school district employee during the covid pandemic tap was very helpful especially Cheri. Very knowledgeable