Perspex® Acrylic Mirrors

Mirrored Acrylic Sheet Details

Please see below for our advice on installation.

Commonly, glass is used in homes and businesses for applications such as windows and mirrors. Acrylic Mirrors are becoming increasingly popular as an alternative option to glass since they are cheaper and much more shatter resistant. Acrylic Mirrors are also more lightweight than glass, making handling and installation a lot easier. Further to this, acrylic mirrors are far stronger than glass, so the risk of them damaging or breaking is lowered. If they do break, they are less likely to shatter into sharp hazardous fragments like glass does. This makes them ideal for high-traffic areas such as homes with pets and children where safety is a concern.

We supply our Mirrored Acrylic Sheets in a variety of colours. Our typical silver mirrored acrylic sheet comes in both 3mm and 5mm and is perfect to use as gym mirrors, or in your home gym as well as as an equestrian stable mirror. It can also be used in as a cut-to-size table top to allow spaces to reflect more light into the room. Our coloured mirrors are a new addition to our Perspex® collection. Their aesthetic appeal can add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any project. The mirrored surfaces creating a reflective effect can enhance the overall visual appeal of your designs. This makes them a great choice for applications such as Signage, Etsy Store creations and artistic installations. We can easily cut your sheet to size, and you can customise your sheet by writing or printing onto it!

All of our acrylic mirrors are versatile and weather resistant, so they make for a great addition outside of the home too as an acrylic garden mirror. They are UV resistant, so you don’t have to worry about them discolouring from sun rays or harsh weather conditions. They are also easy to clean and maintain with some warm soapy water and a microfibre cloth.

When you purchase your cut-to-size Mirrored Acrylic Sheets from us, you can expect great customer service, fast delivery, and expert cutting techniques to ensure the accuracy of +/- 1mm. If you are unsure of the colour you would like, feel free to order a sample from us before you place your final order. Alternatively, have a look at our coloured acrylic page, if mirrored, is not the finish you would like.

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Installation

When installing our mirrored acrylic sheets, we suggest backing them onto a hard board such as MDF along with our all in one non-solvent adhesive which is specifically designed for mirrors. Some distortion may still occur due to the nature of acrylic mirrors as they are a flexible product and this is not a manufacturing issue.

For larger mirrors (such as over 1000mm in width or length), there is a higher chance of a distorted image being reflected. To minimise this, we recommend opting for the 5mm thickness as a silver mirror, and fixing the mirror to an 18mm MDF backing - which we can supply cut to size too! If you are unsure, then we strongly advise that you use a trained professional to install your mirrors in order to maintain high-quality reflection.

Mirrored Acrylic needs to be applied on a flat surface to limit reflection distortion. 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.

To install our mirrored acrylic, you can use an appropriate drill bit or adhesive glue. Make sure to apply the adhesive evenly to the surface using a roller for a secure fit. To learn more about the installation process, please refer to our mirror fitting guide.

Despite taking the precautions we have recommended, some degree of distortion may still be present due to the inherent characteristics of acrylic mirrors. Please keep in mind that your purchase includes the mirrored acrylic only, without a frame or mount.

Key Features Mirrored Perspex® Sheets

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 a garden feature. In addition to its shatter-resistant properties, it is a safer mirror to have around children and/or pet-friendly home.

Inexpensive

As a far cheaper alternative to traditional mirrors, our mirrored acrylic offers the same clear reflection and provides better durability.

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 option.

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® can easily be cut and drilled by us to suit your requirements.

Mirrored Acrylic Guides

Home Gym Mirror How to improve your home gym with our silver mirrored acrylic sheets Read More

Fitting Mirrored Acrylic Guide A guide on how to install your cut-to-size mirrored acrylic sheet yourself Read More

Gym Mirrors A guide on choosing and installing your cut-to-size gym mirror Read More

Specifications

Extruded Acrylic Perspex Technical Sheet

Frequently Asked Questions

How should Acrylic Mirrors be mounted?

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 back your mirror. We recommend that any mirrored acrylic sheets ordered above the size of 1m2 should be ordered to a minimum thickness of 5mm and will require a suitable backing, in order to provide a high-quality finish.

What is the difference between Acrylic and Glass Mirrors?

Made from plastic, Perspex® mirrors are lighter and stronger than glass. Making them a durable impact-resistant alternative.

Can plastic mirror sheets be used outside?

Mirrored Perspex® sheets have both UV and weather resistance, meaning that they can withstand the most severe of weather conditions, and as such can be used outdoors.

Can Mirrored Acrylic be used in bathrooms?

Mirrored Perspex® sheets weigh half as much as an equivalent glass mirror, making installation, transportation, and handling an easier option. They have all the same reflective properties as glass mirrors, so are an inexpensive option for bathrooms.

How do you clean Acrylic Mirrored Sheets?

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

How do you get scratches out of Acrylic Mirrors?

You can easily remove light scratches from mirrors with a microfibre cloth and some high-quality polish. Following the instructions on the polish, the scratches will be removed using small circular motions.

Are Acrylic Mirrors cheaper than glass?

Though perceived to be more expensive than glass, acrylic mirrors are often priced similarly in relative to dimensions, and in some cases can be a cheaper option.

What’s the difference between Mirrored Perspex® and Mirrored Acrylic?

Perspex® is a brand of acrylic plastic. They are the same.

Can I get samples of any of your Acrylic sheets?

You can request samples of any of our products: When on the store page for the material you are interested in, first select the thickness you want, then scroll down and find the "Request Sample" button. This will add one sample unit to the shopping cart. Make sure to check your shopping cart before checking out.

Acrylic samples come as 10cm squares and are intended to let you see the colour or finish in real life. For coloured acrylic, sometimes we won't have sample stock of the exact thickness you ask for, but you'll still get the right colours. Clear and tinted samples will always be the correct thickness as the thickness can be important for the properties of the product.

Is Mirrored Perspex® heat resistant?

Perspex® sheets will melt at high temperatures or from exposure to direct flames. The melting point for Extruded Perspex® is 80̊C so they cannot withstand extreme temperatures.

How can I cut Mirrored Acrylic sheets?

While it is possible to cut Acrylic Sheets yourself, we do suggest that you request it cut to size before ordering as we can expertly and safely meet your requirements. We use a variety of tools here at Cut My, including saws, routers and lasers and our staff have plenty of safety equipment and knowledge of the correct techniques for cutting acrylic sheets. If you must cut acrylic sheets yourself, you will need a skill saw with an acrylic blade or a router to prevent chipping.

How do I attach Mirrored Perspex® sheets to other materials?

Mirrored Perspex® can be attached to other materials using a variety of methods, including screws and adhesives. The specific method used would depend on the intended application and the materials being joined.

Is Mirrored Acrylic recyclable?

Mirrored Acrylic is recyclable, however, as it’s not bio-degradable the process is not as easy as putting it in your recycle bin or taking it to a bottle bank. Some recycling centres will take plastic acrylic sheets. You can also re-use Perspex® by cutting larger sheets into small pieces and forming them into other products.

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