The aluminum composite panel.
The ACP (aluminum composite panel, also called ACM): two aluminum skins bonded to a polyethylene core, with a matte PVDF finish. Flat, rigid, light and durable — the reference substrate for façade and signage. Available in 4×8 and 5×10 formats, in matte black and white.
What is an
ACP panel?
An aluminum composite panel is a "sandwich": two thin aluminum sheets bonded to each side of a polyethylene core. The result is stiffer and far lighter than solid aluminum, with a perfectly flat surface ready to paint, print or install.
Aluminum on a PE core
Two 0.5 mm sheets of 5005 aluminum bonded to a polyethylene core. Total thickness 4 mm. Light, rigid, warp-free.
Architectural coating
High-performance matte PVDF finish: stable color, UV- and weather-resistant, built to last on exterior façades.
Façade, signage, design
Easy to cut, fold and install. Ideal for façade cladding, signage, lettering and commercial fit-out.
The specs,
made simple.
One product, two finishes, two formats. The North-American 4×8 standard for
most projects, and the large 5×10 format to reduce seams on big surfaces.
ACP or ACM? The technical comparison guide →
5005 alloy · PE core
5005 aluminum on both sides, 0.5 mm each. Polyethylene (PE) core. Total thickness 4 mm. PE core detail →
Matte PVDF
Matte PVDF coating on the exposed face. Matte black and matte white in stock — new finishes coming soon. What the matte PVDF finish changes →
4×8 and 5×10
4×8: 1220 × 2440 mm (48″ × 96″), 32 sq. ft. per panel. 5×10: 50 sq. ft. per panel, for large surfaces. Full format guide →
ACP vs solid aluminum: comparison for the professional buyer →
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Alloy | 5005 aluminum (both faces) |
| Skin thickness | 0.5 mm each |
| Core | Polyethylene (PE) |
| Total thickness | 4 mm |
| Finish | Matte PVDF (exposed face) |
| Colours | Matte black · Matte white |
| Formats | 4×8: 1220 × 2440 mm (32 sq. ft.) · 5×10: 50 sq. ft. (distributor accounts) |
| Reference price | 12.50 CAD/sq. ft. — 4×8 panel: 400 CAD |
Online reference pricing; volume and distributor rates are quoted per project. See volume pricing →
What does an
ACP panel cost?
At Ahlum, the reference price is 12.50 CAD per sq. ft. — that's 400 CAD for a 4×8 composite panel (32 sq. ft.), shipped anywhere in Canada. No surprises: the price shown online is the price you pay, and volume quotes are built on the exact same base at the applicable discount.
Need an exact figure (5×10 format, colour, quantity, delivery address)? Request a quote — fast answer →
Matte black.
Matte white.
Two timeless matte finishes, available per unit or in volume. Order a
physical sample ($5 per finish) to confirm the color and texture before you
buy.
View available panels →
Matte black
The deepest matte black — contemporary, raw, architectural. Available in 4×8 and 5×10.
Matte white
A pure, bright matte white, perfect for clean façades and signage. Available in 4×8 and 5×10.
Where ACP
is used.
Aluminum composite is the reference substrate anywhere you need a flat, light and durable surface — residential and commercial alike.
Residential façade
Modern exterior cladding for homes and residences: clean lines, minimal upkeep, long-term performance.
Commercial building
Commercial façades, storefronts and exterior fit-out — a consistent architectural finish across large surfaces.
Signage & display
ACM substrate for signs, lettering and large-format printing. A flat surface ideal for graphic application.
In stock.
Ships across Canada.
The 4×8 panels are in stock online, processed at the Dorval workshop, and shipped anywhere in Canada — the promise of this page, in concrete terms.
4×8 in stock, both finishes
Matte black and matte white 4×8 panels are in stock and sold per unit online. The 5×10 format goes through distributor accounts.
1–3 days + 2–5 days
1–3 days of processing at the Dorval workshop, 2–5 days in transit. Montreal area: local delivery or free workshop pickup, by appointment.
Pallets and distributor accounts
A pallet is about 3,000 sq. ft. (~94 4×8 panels). Volume pricing is confirmed firm on quote, with net-30 terms by tier. Volume pricing →
How to order,
three ways.
Same panel, three entry points depending on the size of the job.
Small job: buy online
Pick the finish and quantity, pay at the listed price — 12.50 CAD/sq. ft., 400 CAD per 4×8. Pricing guide →
Big job: firm quote
Send your quantity, application and city — you get a firm price, the full spec sheet and the delivery plan in return.
Before all that: sample
A $5 physical sample per finish confirms colour and texture before anything else. Request one →
Every question about
ACP panels, answered.
The Ahlum guides, one per question a professional actually asks.
ACP against everything else
ACP vs ACM · ACP vs solid aluminum · ACP vs HPL · Choosing a supplier
Work it, install it, keep it
Cutting & machining · Bending & routing · Installation · Cleaning & maintenance
Durability & compliance
Lifespan & warranty · ACP & building code · Residential vs commercial
Confirm the ACP panel.
Order a physical sample to confirm the finish, or request a quote for your project. For volume buying, open a distributor account.