Benefiting from being half the weight of plate glass mirror while having ten times the impact strength, silver acrylic mirror is often used as a more economical alternative to glass mirror.
Key features:
- Silver mirror finish
- Stronger than glass mirror
- Lighter than glass mirror
- Shatter proof
- Economical
Typical applications:
- Garden mirror
- Gym mirror
- Dance studio mirror
- Point of sale/Point of purchase
- Retail display
- Display cases
- Architectural design
- Model making
- Prop making
- Theatrical set design
- Cosmetic display
- Home use
- DIY projects
Detailed description:
Silver mirror finish
Highly reflective mirrored surface with a grey backing on the reverse.
Strength
Impact resistance is 10 times greater than equivalent glass mirror.
Lightweight
Sheet acrylic mirror is a lightweight material that is easy and safe to handle, work, and install.
Shatterproof
Unlike some traditional glass mirrors, acrylic mirrors are shatterproof.
Weather resistance
High resistance to weather makes acrylic mirror an appropriate solution for both indoor and outdoor applications. It’s just as suitable for garden installations as it is for cosmetic counter displays.
Application tips and instructions:
Acrylic mirror sheet is flexible, so it must be applied to a perfectly flat surface to minimize the chance of distortion.
Available in both 3mm and 5mm thicknesses, we recommend opting for the more rigid 5mm thickness for larger sheets (length or width greater than 1200mm) as it’s easier to keep flat.
To help keep the mirror sheet flat and rigid, we recommend applying the mirror sheet to a perfectly flat sheet of plywood or MDF of at least 3/4″ thickness. This should be done with a good mirror adhesive such as Evo-Stick Mirror Adhesive or a high-quality VHB double-sided tape. Any adhesive used must be applied evenly across the entire surface of the mirror (we recommend using a gloss roller brush to spread the adhesive evenly) to help achieve a flat finish and minimize the chance of distortion.
Both mirror adhesive and VHB double-sided tape are readily available in all good hardware stores.
