How to make an imitation mirror with your own hands. Mirror plastic panels on a self-adhesive basis. Futuristic mirrors from the future

They have long and firmly established themselves in the building materials market, competing with their traditional counterparts. One of the materials that is becoming more and more widespread in the field of construction and design is mirror plastic.

Retaining the most important qualities of an ordinary mirror, the polymer is more promising material in terms of ease of processing and reliability of operation. Mirror plastic is used for interior design of office and shopping centers, residential and industrial premises.

The most common mirror polymers are acrylic, polystyrene and. Each of these types of plastic has its own areas of application, due to the technical data of the material.

Mirror Acrylic

Among other types of plastic, polymethyl methacrylate (also referred to as or acrylic) stands out:

• high transparency;
• strength and impact resistance;
• ease;
• moisture resistance;
• the possibility of operation under the influence of ultraviolet radiation;
• high reflectivity (up to 98%) and image brightness without distortion.

Among the negative characteristics of acrylic note its softness and susceptibility to scratches. This shortcoming removed by applying protective coating on the plexiglass surface from the side opposite from the mirror layer.

The reverse side of the acrylic mirror amalgam is also protected by a special coating and painted in various colors. The polymer is used for decorative interior design (mirror panels suspended ceilings and walls, sliding door systems, furniture inserts).

There is a variety acrylic material on an adhesive basis (mirror plastic is self-adhesive).

The material is suitable for processing by hand and electric tool, however, when working with it, it is necessary to take into account the uneven heating of the acrylic base and the amalgam layer. In order to avoid deformation of the polymer during the cutting process, it is necessary to provide for the possibility of cooling the cut surface.

Mirror polystyrene

High impact polystyrene sheet is another common type of polymer mirrors. As a rule, as a starting material for applying a mirror coating, it is used with synthetic rubber. The presence of the latter reduces the likelihood of microscopic cracks on the surface of the material, increases the strength and reliability of operation.

As a reflective element on a sheet of polystyrene, a mirrored polyester film coated with aluminum is glued.

Unlike acrylic, polystyrene is not transparent, so mirror coating applied from the working side of the material acting as the base. To avoid damage to the coating, a protective film is additionally applied on top of it.

Mirrored polystyrene sheets are different a high degree flexibility and strength. The upper temperature limit at which polystyrene retains its technical characteristics is +70 degrees. The material resists impact, scratches and cuts well. It is not destroyed by contact with chemically aggressive environments.

The processing of mirror polystyrene is not difficult, but when cutting and drilling, it must be taken into account that the most vulnerable point of the composite is the junction surface of the polymer base and the reflective film.

To avoid disruption of contact between layers when working with the material, the following rules should be followed:

• use high-speed drilling equipment to make holes, and drill from the side of the mirror film;
• cut with a laser tool from the uncoated polystyrene side;
• when cutting mechanical tool, clean the line of the planned cut from the protective coating;
• material can stick to various surfaces. For this, special neoprene-based adhesives are used;
• mirror polystyrene sheets are not recommended to be bent using local heating, as this can lead to peeling of the polyester film.

When using the material, it is necessary to ensure that moisture and water do not get on the unprotected ends of the sheets. The surface of the composite polystyrene is cleaned with a sponge moistened with an acrylic glass cleaner.

Mirror polystyrene has found wide application for the manufacture of decorations, elements interior design premises, structures of advertising and information character. Due to its small thickness and good flexibility, polystyrene is used for finishing surfaces that have curvature.

Mirror effect polyvinyl chloride

Mirror polyvinyl chloride (aka PVC or PVC) is another modern polymer material, highly demanded in the field construction industry and decorative design of the premises.

As in the case of polystyrene, the material consists of a polyvinyl chloride base, a reflective layer that acts as a working surface, and a protective film.

To important technical specifications mirror PVC include the following indicators:

• low hygroscopicity. The material does not absorb moisture, does not deform during prolonged contact with water and can be used in conditions of high humidity;
• resistance to chemically active substances, including the effects of acids, alkalis, household and construction chemicals;
• the material does not support combustion;
• polyvinyl chloride has high strength;
• can be processed with any manual and electric tool without restrictions (drills, saws, milling machines, fasteners, and so on);
• the material is very elastic, bends well and takes the shape of the surface on which it is attached;
• the connection of various parts made of mirror plastic can be carried out both with the help of adhesive compositions and by welding. Widespread mirror PVC plastic on a self-adhesive basis;
• polymeric material complies with modern environmental standards, does not contain heavy metals and does not negative impact on the body;
• high density and lack of pores cause good hygienic properties, not susceptible to fungal attack and the development of microorganisms;
• mirror PVC plastic is very convenient in operation and is not exacting in leaving. Most non-chlorine chemical detergents can be used to clean the material.

Depending on the thickness, the material can be produced in the form of wall and ceiling panels, self-adhesive tiles, rolls and films. The most famous mirror PVC producing countries plastic are Italy, Germany, Austria, China and Russia.

Estimated cost of material

Depending on the manufacturer, type polymer base and a reflective layer, the price for mirror plastic varies within the following limits:

• mirror acrylic 2 mm thick - from 2000 to 5000 rubles per 1 square meter;
• mirror polystyrene 2 mm thick - from 1200 to 3000 rubles per 1 square meter;
• self-adhesive mirror PVC plastic 1 mm thick - from 1700 to 4500 rubles per 1 square meter.

Mirror panels have found their application not only in commercial, but also in residential areas. Any room in the house is transformed by decorating the ceiling and walls with surfaces with a mirror.

Use in the apartment:

• In bathroom;
• hallways;
• living rooms;
• in the bedrooms;
• in kitchens;

Interior kitchen space is transformed when mirrors appear in it, but it also requires careful care. The solution to the issue of cleaning - a means for cleaning glass surfaces.

In commercial spaces, mirror plastics are used:

• in shops;
• in bars, cafes, restaurants;
• in fitness clubs, dance studios;

Reflective surfaces significantly expand and complicate the interior:

1. The height of the room visually increases when such materials are glued to the ceiling.
2. The room expands when used on the walls.

Panels are used to decorate walls, ceilings, furniture, columns, doorways(including arched), kitchen apron.

Advantages and disadvantages

Pros:

1. Easy to install on a variety of surfaces.
2. The small room is growing.
3. Easy care.
4. Flexible, well mounted on curved surfaces (arches, columns, furniture parts).
5. Perfectly combined with other decorative elements.
6. Improve the soundproofing of the apartments.
7. There are different colors(colorless, tinted or aged mirror), have perforation. Also sheet plastics can imitate a mirror consisting of many small tiles.
8. On the reflective side, if desired, a print, decor is applied.

Minuses:

1. Highly flammable (cannot be installed near a source of elevated temperature).
2. The surface for applying such a decor must be flat (otherwise the reflection will be distorted).
3. It is not always possible to use in the decoration of spaces with high humidity direct contact with water must be avoided.
4. Can't embed high power lighting(for example, when gluing mirror panels to the ceiling), if the reflective plane of the plastic does not have a special protective coating.

What are there?

Technologies are developing at a tremendous speed and there is a huge variety of substances on the market from which panels are made.

The main materials from which mirror tiles are made:

1. Acrylic. This is the most common material for panels (plexiglass, plexiglass). According to the manufacturing method, plexiglass can be extruded and molded, but according to the characteristics they are almost the same and have the following properties:
   
   • high impact resistance;
   • increased moisture resistance;
   • high heat resistance;
   • 5-6 times stronger than ordinary glass;
   • good UV resistance;
   • the most transparent polymer;
   • high specularity (98%);
   • not very resistant to damage to the outer layer, easily scratched;
   • maximum sheet size 3050 x 2050 mm, thickness 2 mm or 3 mm;
2. Polystyrene. it composite material with rubber. Properties mirror decors from polystyrene:
   
   • flexible;
   • resistant to chemical influences;
   • high resistance to impact, microcracks are not formed due to the presence of rubber;
   • can be used at elevated temperatures (up to +70);
   • perfectly imitate a mirror;
   • easy to process;
   • 100% moisture resistance (the ends of the sheets must be protected from water so that the material does not exfoliate);
   • polystyrene sheets are available in thicknesses from 1.0 to 3.0 mm. If they are thicker, they will become less flexible, more rigid and brittle;
3. Plastic. One of the main materials for any finishing panels. It has the following characteristics:
   
   • moisture resistance (does not deform even with direct contact with water);
   • resistant to chemicals;
   • elasticity;
   • environmental safety, harmlessness to humans;
   • easy to care for;
   • shockproof;
   • easily drilled, bent, sawn with a simple tool;

Plastic panels on a self-adhesive basis are produced in the form of tiles, as well as in a roll. To the advantages of all types of materials considered, you can add ease of installation, without dirt.

How and what to choose?

PVC panels

Plastic panels in their design have stiffeners and it is on them that the strength of the decorative sheet material depends.

Criterias of choice:

1. Stiffeners should not be visible on the front side.
2. The more ribs, the more stable the product.
3. The plane must be smooth and even.
4. The thicker outside surface, the better the panel quality.
5. High-quality docking groove.
6. Packaging of finishing materials must be intact.

Plastic panels are used in decorating space, making signs.

Acrylic

Acrylic plastics are used for the production of sliding wardrobe doors, in outdoor advertising, signboards. The interior can be used everywhere, even in the bathroom and kitchen. But it did not find application in the exterior, tk. each sheet layer has varying degrees expansion and contraction with temperature changes. Self-adhesive acrylic panels can be used in rooms where a lot of UV rays enter.

Polystyrene panels

Polystyrene tiles are also only used inside rooms.(for example, for ceilings), are used in the manufacture of advertising, signs, decorations.

Prices

Depending on the substance from which the mirror plastic sheet with a sticky layer is made, the manufacturer, the size and thickness of the sheet, the cost varies:

1. Acrylic: on average from 5000 to 20000 rubles.
2. Polystyrene: vary from 1500 to 10000 rubles.
3. PVC: most manufacturers from 4,000 to 10,000 rubles.

Price and sheet size

Acrylic:

• 1220 x 2440 x 2 mm 5000 rubles;
• 1220 x 2440 x 3mm 6000 rubles;
• 2050 x 3050 x 3mm 14000-16000 rubles;
• 3050 x 2050 x 2mm 12000-15000 rubles;

Polystyrene:

• 1000 x 2000 x 1 mm 1500-1700 rubles;
• 1000 x 2000 x 2 mm 2500-2800 rubles;
• 1220 x 2440 x 1.5 mm 2500 rubles;
• 1220 x 2440 x 2 mm 3000 rubles;
• 1220 x 3000 x 2 mm 6000 rubles;
• 1220 x 3000 x 3 mm 8000 rubles;

Plastic:

• 1000 x 1000 x 1.2 mm 5000 rubles;
• 3000 x 1000 x 2 mm 8000 rubles;

As an example of the cost of self-adhesive mirror panels, average prices in various retail stores were taken.

Installation Features

It would seem that it could be easier to mount plastics on a self-adhesive basis - peeled off protective film sticky base and glued to the surface?

But this process requires compliance with some rules:

1. Surface, on which the sheets are pasted, must be absolutely even, clean. Otherwise, the mirror will be distorted. Can be glued to various finishing textures:
   
   • concrete;
   • wood;
   • stone;
   • cardboard;
2. Roll plastics it is also necessary, like linoleum, to roll out on a flat plane at least a day before use. This is necessary in order for the material to straighten. If this is not done, then it will simply not work to glue such panels with high quality. It is not necessary to put heavy objects on top for better straightening, otherwise dents and scratches will remain.
3. When installing mirror sheets It is necessary to take into account the natural expansion-compression of the composite with a change in temperature. To do this, leave a gap between the panels. The minimum clearance is 0.5 mm. If there can be significant temperature differences in the room, then a gap of up to 1 mm can be made. Visually, the fact that adjacent panels are not glued end-to-end is not noticeable. But you can be completely sure that the plastic will not swell.
4. cutting sheet plastic produce with front side. Polystyrene tiles are best processed with high speed tools. At the beginning of work, remove the protective film from the processing site. To reduce the likelihood of overheating and deformation of the material, it is necessary to cool the surface at the sawing site.

A few tips to expand the room due to mirror panels:

1. The interior should be light.
2. If reflected in the mirror big window, then the space will expand. When the reflective walls are located opposite each other, a tunnel effect is created and the boundaries of the room will change.
3. Do not frame the space from the multitude mirror tiles(this will reduce the size of the wall).
4. Sheets with reflectivity can be glued to the ceiling - the effect of a higher space will be created.
5. If the mirror plane is dirty, then you can bring it to an ideal state conventional means for washing windows.

Mirror panels are solid sheets of glass, on one side of which a metallized amalgam is applied. The size of one panel can be different, most often it varies from 3 to 5 sq.m. Mirrors bigger size it is not advisable to purchase, since they can easily break, and they can not be delivered to every room.

Rice. 1. Mirror panels are often the focus of attention for designers.

According to their purpose, mirror panels are facing material. Implemented in practice used primarily in decorative purposes, although it is also worth noting their operational and installation advantages:

To get an original effect, you can stick several mirror panels on top of each other. It is especially beautiful if you use canvases at the same time. different shapes. The edge can be left straight or cut in the form of a facet. The unusual structure of such a composition will be further emphasized by side lighting or the use of mirrors of different shades.

Types of mirrors for panels

Base material

Glass is the basis of most mirror panels. This material is not afraid of moisture, resistant to chemical and mechanical influences does not change with temperature changes. Sheet thickness usually 4 mm, but for panels big size it is better to use glass with a thickness of at least 6 mm. It is recommended to apply amalgam to tempered glass to improve strength, however, under some types of lighting, tempered glass evenly distributed spots appear.

The main disadvantage of glass-based mirror panels is their heavy weight. Acrylic-based mirrors or mirror polystyrene can be an alternative. Acrylic mirrors reduce the weight of the structure by about three times, whileAcrylic is much more impact resistant than glass.. Also, acrylic is much easier to process (cutting, grinding, drilling), so it is often used to implement non-standard design ideas.

Rice. 2. Mirror panel option

Mirror polystyrenerepresents thin film made of polyester with gold or silver amalgam. Allows you to give the surface rather than a mirror, but metallic look and is more often used in the design of shop windows, office signs and signs, information boards and advertising media. Main disadvantages - working temperature limited to 70 degrees, and with inaccurate use, amalgam can peel off from the base; scratches easily.

Shape, size and color

The shape of the mirror panels is dictated by the interior. Usually these are the same quadrilaterals of the required shape (square, rectangular, long stripes, etc.). With an increase in the area of ​​​​the panel, the surface tension increases, therefore it is recommended to cut a large canvas into several smaller fragments. Also,how more area surfaces, the smoother the wall should beon which the mirror is mounted.

It is worth noting that the seams between individual panels are less conspicuous if the panels themselves are small.

The color of the mirror depends on the amalgam. For silver shades, aluminum, titanium and silver plating is used. Silver is more expensive, but it is the most resistant to moisture, so it is used in bathrooms and rooms where you want to create a noble atmosphere. Bronze plating gives a warm golden hue.

To create original project, mass-colored glass can be used as a base. Designers also use smooth color transitions of spraying and reducing its intensity up to complete transparency. Another interesting option- artificially aged mirrors, cut through with curly veins, which form a bizarre image or pattern.

Our company manufactures and installs a wide variety of glass products using modern technologies and quality raw materials. More information can be obtained by clicking on the menu links:

Decorative design of mirror panels

Mirrors go well with other building materials, shading them and ennobling the interior. Original effects can be achieved by placing a picture, flowerpot or other object in front of the mirror. The arrangement of objects can be so coherent and thoughtful that the effect will change depending on the point of view.

Also used in interior design different techniques decorating the mirrors themselves:

They also look very niceilluminated mirrors. Even a small lamp saturates the room with light reflected from the mirror. If you use edge lighting on a mirror decorated with sandblasting in one of his techniques, there will be a complete illusion that the pattern glows from the inside.

Rice. 3. You can lay out a pattern from small mirror panels

Installation of mirror panels

The mounting method depends on the material of the mirror panel, as well as on its weight and dimensions. It is better to insert a heavy canvas into a profile, or drill holes in it to fix it on fasteners with dowels. Small fragments can be inserted into stucco or molding. Also, light mirror panels can be fixed with silicone glue or cement.

cost of mirror panels

In our studio you can count on acceptable and their installation. The cost of performing work in each case is formed individually, based on the following factors:

• quality of materials and fittings (type of glass, amalgam, fasteners used, etc.);
• manufacturing complexity (the need to drill holes, curly trimming, grinding, etc.);
• usage artistic decoration;
• urgency of production;
• installation difficulties.

Mirror panels from our studio

Designers of our studio will help you transform and decorate the interior of your home, office or any other room. Big practical experience will make it possible to realize the most bold ideas, while the prices for manufacturing and decoration remain at an acceptable level, since all work on the manufacture and decoration of mirror panels is carried out on our own equipment in the stained glass workshop operating at our studio.

It is important that the mirrors on opposite walls do not reflect themselves, otherwise you risk getting not only an aesthetic cacophony, but also a psychological one. It is unlikely that you will feel comfortable when your personality is upset, each time passing through such a corridor. Opposite the mirror can be hung in the same frame photograph loved one, and now he will become twice as beloved.

Light scattering

To create mutedness, you can screw light bulbs less power, and replace standard mirrors with matte or textured amalgam like polished metal. Alternatively, polished aluminum, copper, or even silver will do. plates. Great option for modern.

Broken reflections and a crooked mirror in the interior

One more idea mirror design corridor for people with a sense of humor. Make custom-made curved mirrors and decorate one of the free walls with them (you can use them in the form of applications or one size, lined up). Even the most gloomy mood on Monday morning will be replaced by a cheerful mood with such a variety of author's grimaces and sizes.

Mirrors on the ceiling

Mirrored ceiling inserts are a fairly popular interior decor option. A room with such a ceiling becomes visually much more spacious and brighter. SLRs are especially successful. family bedroom ceilings. We will leave the purpose of such decor for independent study.

Luxurious view of house plants

One of your hobbies is home gardening? Do not be too lazy to turn 3-4 pots with begonias on the balcony shelf into a real flowering front garden. The mirror surface fixed at the back will multiply your green leaves tenfold.

Mirror panel

Fragility is the main disadvantage of a mirror surface. If you need to install a mirror large area, there is a way to divide the surface into several parts. Mirror panel may consist of both geometric correct figures(breaking into squares or stripes), and from chaotic "shards". Moreover, the distances between the dividing lines can be both minimal and with a small spread.

Sconces, floor lamps and mirrors

Your living room will turn into a hall for solemn ceremonies, if you hang a wall lamp or install floor lamp on a long stem in front of a narrow one of 30-40 cm. mirror stripe(it is possible at the level of the floor lamp or at the entire height of the wall).

Mosaic

Miniature mirror mosaic is appropriate in the decor textured wall(for example, when finishing decorative plaster) small rooms. Capturing a reflected ray of light, no matter from what source, mirror surfaces will visually fill the room with light and sparkle with playful highlights. This technique is also appropriate when making apron on the small kitchen. Instead of decorative tiles you can use a mirror insert of the same size with a matte or geometric separation.

Mirror wardrobe

Closet with mirrored facades - always a win-win for a small bedroom. To prevent the façade from appearing too mundane and boring, additional matting with patterns that repeat the decor of the walls will provide a balanced image of the finished interior.

With the help of a mirror wardrobe, you can easily and without special efforts increase the space of a small room

From 03/14/2019, when buying 20 meters of film, the price for the film is 600 rubles/linear meter!!!

We can cut this film in any shape: logo, curvilinear figure, letters, numbers, circles, rectangles, just in size. By ordering mirror film with cutting you get a unique product! For example, you decide to stick simply rectangular shape, but just think for a moment about what you like and inspire you - you can make it a reality.

If the thought flashed through your mind "I wish I could stick a mirror on the door":

Motorcycle - we can cut the shape of a mirror motorcycle without any problems.

Flowers - cut mirror flowers.

As well as any other figures.

Decorative mirror film imitation of a real mirror.

Safe mirror for children.

thickness - 176 microns.

When ordering from 50 m, a system of discounts applies

Mirror film is an excellent and safe analogue ordinary mirror. If the latter has to be fixed in a special way on the wall and carry out a lot of additional manipulations, then the usual mirror adhesive tape can be installed on any surface. Imagine how much money and time can be saved: no waiting, no drilling, no fixing. In addition, mirror film, which you can always buy in our company, is absolutely safe for children. A bouncing ball or other object will surely break the glass into many fragments, but the mirror self-adhesive film will not suffer from the impact.

Also this mirror film is searched as film mirror.

There are 3 types of mirror film available:

left - 50 microns, upper right - 100 microns, lower right - 200 microns

Decorative self-adhesive mirror film is gaining popularity due to the fact that it is excellent material to decorate the room and protect the surface from negative influences. The material is completely safe for humans, therefore it is used in various fields.

Where is mirror film used

Film with mirror surface can be easily glued to metal, wood or glass. Mirror film safety mirror can be used as wall decoration material. Such a canvas is not afraid of moisture and it is wear-resistant. Therefore, the material is perfect for decorating hallways, kitchens or bathrooms. The width of the film is 1 m, which allows you to paste over surfaces with a minimum number of seams.

Decorative self-adhesive mirror film safety mirror is often used for pasting ceilings. Naturally, any surface must be prepared before applying such a material: all irregularities are smoothed out and the surface is treated with a primer. After completion of work with the film on the surface, all wall defects will be clearly visible. It is worth working with a mirror canvas carefully, all joints should be invisible.

Mirror film can also be used to update furniture. Glue the material on the facades of cabinets or chests of drawers to protect the surface from mechanical damage, aggressive washing liquids and ultraviolet rays. To apply such a film to the surface, you do not need to be a professional. Canvas is easy to work with.

Mirror film for glasses has several functions at once: aesthetic and protective function. When such material is applied to glass surface, you strengthen the glass. If the glass breaks, then all the fragments will remain on self-adhesive film. Also, when using such material, the noise and sound insulation in the room increases.

It is worth noting that the mirror film is not able to replace the traditional mirror. Even if the working surface is very smooth, small dents form when the canvas is glued. Because of them, the reflected image may be distorted. The main task of a mirror self-adhesive film is to create a mirror effect.

If you decide to buy a mirror film in Yekaterinburg, then check out the assortment of our store. On the site you will find a wide range decorative films different in width, pattern and micron.