Mirrors cut to size, Perth

4mm, 5mm or 6mm?

4mm is fine for small mirrors fixed to a wall or into a frame. For anything over about a metre, or a mirror glued straight onto a wall, 5mm or 6mm stays flatter and gives a truer reflection. Gyms, dance studios and wardrobe doors usually use 6mm.

Silver, grey or bronze?

Silver is the standard, true-colour mirror. Grey and bronze are tinted: they soften the reflection and suit feature walls, bars and darker interiors.

Mirrors that need to be toughened

Ordinary mirror cannot be toughened. So mirror is not the right choice where safety glass is required, such as a splashback behind a cooktop. For a kitchen splashback, choose painted or clear low iron toughened glass.

Measuring

Measure the space in three places across and three places down and use the smallest figure. Take a few millimetres off so the mirror is not wedged against tiles or a frame.

Polished or bevelled edges?

A polished edge is smooth, safe to touch and looks clean on a frameless mirror. A bevelled edge is a sloped border ground around the whole mirror that catches the light, the classic look for bathroom vanities and hallways. Bevelling is available on silver mirror rectangles. Raw cut edges are only for a mirror that sits fully inside a frame.

Round mirrors

Every silver mirror can be cut as a circle: choose Round and enter the diameter. Round mirrors are popular above vanities and in entries, from about 500mm for a powder room to 900mm or more over a double basin.

Hanging a frameless mirror

• Mirror adhesive on a flat, sound wall, with clips or a ledge to hold the weight while it sets. Use adhesive made for mirrors; ordinary glues can attack the silver backing.
• Mirror clips or channels screwed into studs or wall plugs, top and bottom.
• Large or full-height mirrors on a wardrobe door or gym wall should sit on a bottom channel. Two people are needed to lift anything over about 20kg.

Gyms, studios and wardrobe doors

For a gym or dance studio wall, 6mm silver mirror gives the flattest reflection over a large area. Where a mirror is at floor level or could be hit, fix it firmly to a solid wall with mirror adhesive and keep it clear of door swings.

Price examples

Single piece, delivered to a Perth suburb on our list. Delivery is $69 per order and nothing on orders of $500 or more. Enter your own size on the product page for an exact price.