Mirror panels for walls

One of the stages of interior renovation is the decoration of the walls, ceiling and other surfaces in the room. Mirror panels for walls, which are offered in a wide variety, are in great demand in this area. These finishing materials have a number of quality characteristics and attract with their advantages.

Mirror panels are offered in different versions, but first, you should highlight the main advantages that made them so popular. Installation does not require special skills and special equipment. The panels are suitable for any type of surface. Thanks to the mirror reflection, more space is visually created in the room, which is important for compact rooms. It is easy and inexpensive to care for the surface.

It should be noted that the panels are flexible, so they can be mounted even on curved surfaces, be it a column, a piece of furniture or an arch. The product goes well with other decor elements, so you can update the interior and add freshness. As for other characteristics, the installation of mirrored panels will improve noise insulation. There are different types of panels on the market, mirrors can be ordinary, tinted and even with an aging effect. If desired, the reflective part can be printed, which allows you to get an individual decor.

For the manufacture of such finishes, modern technologies are used, thanks to which different materials can be used. The most common are acrylic panels. Plexiglass can be injection molded and extrusion, but the characteristics are practically the same. The main characteristics are high impact resistance, increased moisture resistance, high temperature resistance, ultraviolet radiation and excellent specularity.... However, the material is easily scratched, therefore, such cladding must be handled carefully. Acrylic sheets are offered with a maximum size of 3050x2050 mm and a thickness of 2-3 mm. These are decorative materials that are offered in different design solutions.

Mirror panels are made of polystyrene containing rubber... The property of such a decor is flexibility, resistance to chemical attack, high resistance to impact. Thanks to the rubber and composite material, microcracks are not terrible, and besides, it is quite easy to process such a surface. The thickness of the sheets varies from 1 to 3 mm, but if this figure is greater, the flexibility deteriorates, the material becomes much more fragile.

For interior decoration, such panels are best suited. Plastic wall panels are used to decorate bathrooms and rooms where there is high humidity, as the material copes well with such conditions. When water gets in, the plastic does not deform, it is resistant to chemicals, so you can take care of it with different detergents.

Mirror panels of different materials are used for wall and ceiling decoration, perform the task of decorative elements in the interior design. Despite the fact that they cannot replace conventional mirrors, they still remain at the peak of popularity due to the ability to make original interior design. Plastic panels are most often used for cladding ceilings; craftsmen like to combine them with plasterboard structures. In this case, the elements are in the center, the mirrors are glued diagonally or they create a mosaic to get an original drawing. Thanks to this installation the light will diffuse around the room and visually expand the space.

Wall products can be used for hallways, living rooms and offices, combining plastic and acrylic panels. However, it is not recommended to use the material for the entire surface, since the coating is not ideally even, therefore the product is placed in a certain area, it can be framed with a baguette... It is worth noting that ventilation ducts and communications can be placed behind the mirrored panels, which is another advantage.

Due to the wide variety of mirror panel types and designs, making the choice is not easy. First, you need to develop a plan for the decoration of the premises, taking into account its features, conditions and other factors that may affect the finishing material. If we consider plastic products, it is necessary to pay attention to the stiffness indicator, which is indicated by the ribs. They affect the durability of the decorative material. To make the right choice, you need to study the product. Stiffening ribs should not be visible on the front side, but the more there are, the greater the stability of the cladding.

The plane of the mirror panels should be flat and smooth, it is important to take into account the thickness of the outer surface, which indicates the quality of the material. Docking grooves affect the speed and result of installation work. It is important to make sure that the material is not damaged, otherwise the decor will no longer look perfect and presentable.... If a lot of ultraviolet light gets into the room, it is better to opt for acrylic panels that do an excellent job with such conditions. In addition, the material has a self-adhesive base, which means that installation will not take much time. Such cladding products can also be used outside, as they perfectly cope with weather conditions and temperature changes.

Despite the fact that the installation of mirror panels is one of the simplest, and everyone can handle it, first you need to study the instructions and recommendations of specialists in order to get a high-quality result. The material on a self-adhesive base is easy to work with, it seems that it is enough to remove the protective film and attach to the surface. However, you need to be careful and careful here. So, here are a few rules that will help you make a high-quality decorative cladding.

• The first step is to clean the surface and make sure that it is perfectly flat, otherwise there will be distortion on the mirror, and the decor no longer looks beautiful. Suitable for gluing concrete, stone, wood, cardboard. Rolls are rolled out on a plane and left for a day to straighten up - this is an important step.

• During installation, it must be understood that The composite material can expand and contract at different temperatures, so it is important to leave a 0.5mm gap between the mirror panels. But if we are talking about a bathroom or kitchen, it is better to leave 1 mm. Do not worry about the gaps being visible, as they are almost invisible. You need to cut plastic from the front side; for processing it is better to use high-speed tools. It is necessary to remove the protective film just before placing the panel on the surface.

• There are different mounting options depending on the type of panels. If you are using plastic products that will be attached to the frame, you must use metal brackets, screws or clamps. This method of fastening is perfect for working with long products that will be used for wall cladding. For more flexible mirrored panels, liquid nails or glue are often chosen. In such cases, it is necessary to pre-align the plane, remove the bulges and repair the dips. This method is used when working with acrylic panels, which are characterized by a soft base.

• Any of the above methods is simple, so the installation can be done independently. The use of such panels allows significant savings, since they are much cheaper than other types of cladding. Plus, there is no dust, debris or clutter left during the installation process, which is a significant plus.

To understand what a room might look like with mirrored panels, you can see the design options and see examples.

• Here is a variant of a room clad with acrylic mirror panels.

• Installation of panels in the kitchen with rhombuses.

• An example of how mirror cladding can visually expand the space in a compact bathroom.

• A decorative mirror panel that will brighten up any bedroom and living room.

• An original and affordable solution for decorating a room.

For information on how to install a mirror panel on a wall, see the next video.