A sheet of 3mm thick silver mirror
acrylic perspex size is 600mm x 1200mm x 3mm thick (approx 4ft x 2ft). **Note
the mirrors in the photo are larger than these ones the image is for
illustration purpose only**. Ideal as a replacement for regular glass mirror as
this material is 10 times stronger than glass and if broken does not leave
loads of dangerous pieces. Being acrylic this is also a lot lighter than glass
and because of the clarity of the acrylic sheet many even think that the
reflection is better and clearer than glass mirror. These sheets are supplied
with a durable grey backing and can be mounted to walls or ceiling by either
drilling holes applying VHB tape. You must ensure the surface that you are
applying these to is perfectly flat otherwise the image will be distorted.
Please note plasterboard is not flat when mounting, it is advised to mount onto
3/4" plywood as this should be flat. Please note that if the wall or
ceiling that these are being applied to is not totally flat it may be best to
fit these boards to a flat sheet of MDF or similar as the sheets are flexible. Mirrored
acrylic is a reflective film applied to a substrate. When the substrate is
affixed to another surface, both of these materials will in time conform to the
irregularities of the supporting surface. A non-smooth, non-planar surface will
cause localised bending of the mirrored sheet and distortion in the reflected
image. For best results, mirrored sheets should be mounted to a smooth, rigid,
sturdy flat backing such as 5/8" or 3/4" plywood. The surface should
be coated with a high-quality paint or sealant to cover pockets and seal out
moisture. The entire surface should then be covered with a mastic or another
type of pressure sensitive adhesive. Solvent cementing of a mirror sheet with a
hard-coated surface is not readily accomplishable due to the chemical
resistance of the coating. Another option is to drill oversized holes in the
mirrored acrylic and hold it to the wall using screw fasteners. Do not over
tighten the screw fasteners. Over tightening will cause dimpling and
distortion. Visual distortion is a function of viewing distance and material
thickness. A thicker piece of material will be less flexible and therefore
maintain better optical integrity. Correct installation and sufficient material
thickness can reduce visual distortion but may not completely eliminate it. Ceiling
and overhead installations are not recommended unless the mirrored acrylic is
mounted in edge-engaging frames such as t-bar suspended ceiling frames or
mechanical mounting. Some adhesives may contain solvents such as toluene,
ketones and hexane that can attack the back coat. Adhesives with solvents of 5%
or more are not recommended. Since numerous adhesives, cements and
mastics are available, they should be tested on expendable pieces prior to the
application. All tests should be applied at least 72 hours in advance to
determine compatibility to the back coat, the reflective coating and the
acrylic itself. Any adhesive used must be applied totally even as any un-even
adhesive on the back with result in an un-even Reflection. Please note that
when these sheets are delivered they will have a protective film covering the
face so the mirror will appear hazy but once the film has been removed the true
quality will be revealed.