Acrylic Mirrors

Details

Acrylic mirror sheets are a far cheaper alternative to glass mirrors that offer the same clear reflection but are more lightweight and flexible and can be easily fitted, perfect for use as gym mirrors. They are also child safe as they have shatter-resistant properties, unlike a traditional mirror which can break easily.

Glass is commonly used in homes and businesses for applications such as windows or mirrors, but acrylic mirrors are becoming an increasingly popular option for a number of reasons. With a higher refraction index than glass, it allows more light to pass through to brighten up spaces.

Further to this, acrylic mirrors are far stronger than glass, so the risk of it damaging or breaking is lowered, as well as being shatter-resistant if it does get broken. Acrylic mirrors are also lighter than glass so are easy to fit and install yourself, and easy to handle. When correctly fitted to the wall, there is no distortion in the image and you will get the same clear reflective surface that you would with glass. To ensure there is no distortion in your acrylic mirror we recommend fixing to an MDF backing before fixing to the wall.

Acrylic mirrors are versatile and weather-resistant, ideal for all purposes, including home gyms or fitness studios. Due to their strong durability, they also make a great addition outside of the home, such as equestrian stables or acrylic garden mirrors. It can also be used in bathrooms and on door backings allowing spaces to reflect more light into the room.

Keeping your acrylic mirror clean and hygienic is also easier to maintain than a glass mirror, as all that is required is warm soapy water and a microfibre cloth.

Using an adhesive on the acrylic mirror sheet and using an MDF backing is the most common choice for both ease and simplicity, providing a professional, smooth finish and most importantly, a secure fit.

Please note that the larger the mirror the higher the chance of a distorted image reflected, to avoid this we recommend fixing to an 18mm MDF backing and ensuring the mirror is installed fully flush to the MDF or a completely smooth wall. We strongly advise that you use a trained professional to install your mirrors in order to maintain the high-quality reflection.

Key Features

Versatile

With shatter-resistant properties, our mirrored Perspex® sheets have 10 times the impact resistance compared to traditional mirrors. Due to their strong durability, they also make a great addition outside of the home, such as as a garden feature.

Inexpensive

As a far cheaper alternative to traditional mirrors, our mirrored acrylic offers the same clear reflection and provides better durability. Highly reflective mirrored surface with a grey backing on the reverse.

Maintainable

Keeping your mirrored acrylic clean and hygienic is also easier to maintain than a mirror, as all that is required is warm soapy water and a microfibre cloth.

Lightweight

Mirrored Perspex® sheets weigh half as much as an equivalent glass mirror, making installation, transportation, and handling an easier, and more attractive option. In addition to its shatter-resistant properties, it is a safer mirror to have around children and/or pet-friendly home.

Weather Resistant

With both UV and weather resistance, our mirrored Perspex® sheets can withstand the most severe of weather conditions, making them fantastic alternatives to glass mirrors outdoors whether in the garden or as a feature in stables.

Malleable

Our mirrored Perspex® is easy to fabricate and can be cut, drilled and shaped to any requirements, so it’s a flexible material to work with. The cut surfaces can be polished and sanded easily for a more professional finish to your sheeting.

Installation

To install our mirrored acrylic, you only require either an appropriate drill bit or adhesive glue. While we do strongly advise that you use a professional to install your mirrors, we have also provided a DIY guide for how to install your mirror. We do also recommend that if you are intending on getting the mirror to look flat, it is backed on an engineered flat, and strong surface, such as our 18mm MDF.

Applications & Uses 

• Architecture
• Art Installations
• Bathrooms
• Children Playrooms
• Commercial Displays
• Gardens
• Gym and Dance Studios
• Stables
• Theatrical Spaces