How To Install Acrylic Mirror Sheet

Supplied in packs of four these wall mounted panel supports are the perfect way to display your acrylic mirrors.

How to install acrylic mirror sheet.

Acrylic mirror sheet is highly popular as it provides the classic appearance of glass while being stronger and half the weight. The masking should be left on the sheet during storage and fabrication to prevent damage. Compatibility to the backcoat the reflective coating and the acrylic itself. Scribe the mirror along the line using several firm evenly pressured strokes.

Acrylic mirror sheets are furnished with a protective masking on the top side of the sheet. Do not slide acrylic mirrorized sheets when transporting. Firmly place a straight edge along the line and use it as a guideline for the scriber or knife. Apply adhesive in vertical beads of 5 6 apart starting about 3 from the edge.

Fitting an acrylic mirror to the wall using screw fixings. Press the sheet firmly against the wall allowing the foam tape to spread and adhere to the largest surface area possible then leave it for a time until the adhesive has fully taken effect and you are certain that the sheet and the substrate are securely bonded. Measure the mirror and the wall. The supports are clamped down onto your acrylic mirror with the use of an allan key included which takes away the need for messy glue and the unsightly holes caused by drilling.

Remove the protective film and clean acrylic mirror with a micro fibre cloth and soapy water or suitable plastic cleaners. An acrylic mirror is much lighter than glass but 4 feet by 8 feet may require an adhesive specifically designed for a mirror application such as the liquid nails for mirrors pictured below. Mount mirror within 10 minutes of applying adhesive. Be clear where you want to put the mirror before you start.

Support mirror mechanically mirror clips etc until adhesive dries. Measure twice and fit once is always useful and can make the job easier. Acrylic mirror is shipped in ready to store condition. Mark the line to be scribed scored on the acrylic mirror with a commercial scriber.