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What Are the Benefits of Acrylic Mirror Sheets?
Acrylic mirror sheets & panels are a lightweight, flexible, shatter-resistant alternative to traditional glass mirrors. Common uses include point-of-purchase, security, cosmetics, marine and automotive applications. Acme Plastics' acrylic mirror sheets come in a variety of colors, thicknesses and sizes.
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Custom Edge Finish & Polishing Information:
We offer a variety of customization options and edge polishing methods for our acrylic sheets. For a glossier edge select an option with polished edges. Soften the edges of your acrylic sheets with beveled or rounded edges or radius/rounded corners..
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What Is a Plexiglass Mirror Panel?
Mirror panels are used as an alternative to glass mirrors. They are often utilized to create a specific aesthetic in a room. An acrylic panel is made of a lightweight, durable plastic, which unlike its glass counterparts, is impact and shatter resistant, making it ideal for retail merchandisers or exhibitors.
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Can the Acrylic Two Way Mirror be used outside?
Provided the mirror side doesn’t get wet or exposed to high humidity, they can be used outside.
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How much does the Acrylic Two Way Mirror weigh?
1/8″ Thick – 0.712 lb per sq foot (323g) 1/4″ Thick – 1.424 lb per sq foot (646g)
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What kind of glue or tape can I use?
It’s important to only glue the edges or the non-mirror side. Most adhesives and tapes will remove the mirror coating if you accidentally apply it to the mirror side. If you are applying it to the non-mirror side, it can be glued or taped just like regular acrylic. Rubber cement offers a strong bond to many surfaces, and can be used around the edge. Please try adhesives with a product sample before experimenting with your purchase
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How do I figure out which side is the mirror side?
The easiest way to figure this out is to put your fingernail against the mirror. If there is a gap between your finger and its reflection (i.e., you can see the entire tip of your finger in the mirror), it is the uncoated side. If there is no gap between your finger and its reflection, it is the coated side.
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How strong is an acrylic mirror?
Our 1/4″ thick acrylic mirrors can easily withstand a high-speed impact from a blunt object such as a hammer. They will still scratch like regular acrylic, so you should handle them with care.
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How does a two way mirror work?
A two way mirror, a mirror that is transparent on one side and reflective on the other, is created by placing a layer of semi-transparent film of aluminium on an acrylic substrate. This allows a percentage of light to pass through and reflects the rest.
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Does the Acrylic Two Way Mirror Pass the Fingernail Test?
The fingernail test is where you check to see if the mirror coating is on the front. On a standard mirror this is NOT the case, the mirror coating is on the back. So there should be a gap between your finger and its reflection. If there is not a gap, it likely is a two way mirror! However, not all two way mirrors fail this fingernail test: the acrylic can be installed in either direction so this test would not detect the mirror. See my video for other ways to detect a two way mirror.
