What is the Difference between Acrylic Mirror & Glass Mirror?
These days, using Acrylic mirrors in place of glass mirrors has become very popular in construction projects. Here we will go through some of the major differences between Acrylic mirror sheet and Glass mirrors.
Acrylic Mirror Sheet
Acrylic mirror sheets come with high sparkling clarity, like a glass mirror, and can obtain all the features of the mirror but with the additional advantage to cut into any ideal shape or size with help of CNC routing or laser machinery.
Glass Mirror Sheet
Glass Mirrors are made of good quality plate/sheet glass of different thickness varying from 2 mm to 7 mm. It is coated chemically on one side to give the desired reflection. The need of these mirrors is increasing with the increase of population, hotels, restaurants, Hair dressing saloons, railways, vehicles and other household decorations etc. It is popularly used for looking purpose by one and all.
Acrylic Mirror vs. Glass Mirror
➮ Acrylic is not as tough as glass
➮ Acrylic may absorb moisture if used outside while glass mirrors won’t
➮ Acrylic mirror is much lighter than glass which makes them easy to move around and puts less pressure on the surface you attach them to than glass
➮ Glass is heavier than acrylic, hence, not much versatile or easy to mount
➮ Acrylic mirror is more prone to warping when being fixed whereas glass will not
➮ Acrylic mirrors can be curved or bent, whereas glass must remain flat
➮ A glass mirror will offer a perfect reflection, whereas some types of the acrylic mirror have less reflective quality than others
➮ Glass is harder to drill holes into due to the risk of splintering or shattering
Acrylic mirror is a lightweight, reflective thermoplastic sheet material used to enhance the look and safety of displays, POP, signage, and a variety of fabricated parts. Acrylic mirror is ideal for retail, food, advertising, and security applications.
AKMY, one of the top acrylic mirror sheet manufacturers in India, provides Acrylic mirror sheets that are perfect for use in decorative displays and outdoor applications. Mirrored acrylic is only half the weight of glass yet is many times more resistant to breakage and impact. Best of all, a plastic mirror sheet can be easily cut or shaped to fit a frame and any particular set of needs, whether cut, drilled, shaped, or bent with a strip heater.