In 1952 two entrepreneurs named Art Whitehead and Gilbert Taylor opened a wholesale distribution center for fiberglass materials and sheet acrylics in Oakland, CA. They named their store Taylor and Art Plastics, which was later shortened to TAP Plastics. From a beginning of wholesale distribution, the business went through many phases and products. What began as one downtown store has evolved into 20 West Coast stores and most recently a web-store. Through all this time the most significant commitment and change was the development of the retail plastics store, The Fantastic Plastic Place. From a wholesale orientation and history with resins, fiberglassing supplies, and various sheet plastic products, we have become the premier retail source for the do-it-yourselfer who enjoys the many home improvement projects that the world of plastics makes available. Such projects range from a skylight to give extra light in the home, to solar window films to protect drapes and furnishings, to storm windows which save energy. Whether you are an artist, boat builder, or surfer, many of the materials needed for your creation are available only at TAP. The retail plastic store concept emerged from the idea that products, long thought only to be available on an industrial basis, can in fact be used by ordinary people of average skill, as well as the professional craftsman. Implicit to the success of TAP’s do-it-yourself concept is the role of our employees. TAP employees are knowledgeable problem solvers, eager to help you with your project. TAP is a company dedicated to people; ­ our employees, our customers, and the communities in which we live. It is this unique combination of people and products that makes TAP the Fantastic Plastic Place.

TAP Plastics has been known as the place to go for unique plastic products for nearly 60 years. We cut acrylic sheets to the size and shape you need. We carry many hard to find industrial plastics. Our fabrication shops can turn your ideas into reality.TAP Plastics has been known as the place to go for unique plastic products for 60 years. We cut acrylic sheets to the size and shape you need. We carry many hard to find industrial plastics. Our fabrication shops can turn your ideas into reality.Explore our online catalog and use your Visa, Master Card, Discover and Diners Club Card to purchase everything from fiberglass repair products to plastic boxes and hundreds of products in between.TAP Products are manufactured to quality specifications, however they should be tested to determine their suitability for your application. Since we have no control over working conditions or methods, our liability does not exceed the value or replacement of this product. TAP Resin products are guaranteed for six months from date of purchase or nine months from code date on container.