The whole house is installed, the whole person is also exhausted, coupled with the bathroom space is small, simple decoration, so just think as long as the waterproofing is done, other passable on the line. Unbeknownst to me, the choice and installation of bathroom mirrors is also a big problem that can not be underestimated. If you want to know more, welcome to CIFF Shanghai!

 

 

I. Types of bathroom mirrors

1. Classification by installation

① plane mirror is roughly divided into three kinds of mounting method, the simplest is to put the tiles, stick the mirror on the tiles, some then use four decorative nails nailed, so that the construction of gradual, mirror no gaps on all sides, the quality of the guaranteed, but also more solid;

② cabinet mirror is in the small cabinet door plate mirror, cabinet mirror varieties of wood, stainless steel and PVC, etc., the wooden frame of the Chinese style blended in, giving a sense of nostalgia.

 

2. Classification by use

① large bath mirror in the installation project directly adjacent to the bathroom wall;

② table mirror is also called make-up mirror, more suitable for women after washing fine make-up;

③ embedded bath mirror generally used in the form of mirror cabinets, decoration directly embedded in the small wall cabinets, cabinet doors stained with mirrors.

3. Classification by material

Anti-fog mirror coating anti-fog mirror and electric anti-fog mirror two kinds of coating anti-fog mirror is through the coating of microporous to prevent the formation of fog layer; electric anti-fog mirror is through the electric heating to make the mirror surface temperature rises, rapid evaporation of fog.

4.Classification by shape and style

Mainly oval, square, rectangle, round these kinds of main, oval, round for European style, Mediterranean style and other romantic and avant-garde bathroom decoration, square bath mirror in the visual effect is more subtle, more suitable for classical American, Chinese and other styles.

 

Second, the purchase of bathroom mirror tips

1. Appearance

When choosing a bathroom mirror, you should observe the mirror from the front, side, reverse and other angles. Good mirror from the appearance of bubbles, debris, pressure points, glass defects, discoloration, yellow spots, cloud flaws, black spots, black edges and so on;

 

2. Imaging effect

Mirror imaging effect should be good. General 5mm thick mirror within 2m into the image shall not be deformed, shall not be skewed, and look at the straight lines unchanged. This can be noticed when looking in the mirror in the mirror in the distance of the straight objects, slightly moving down the line of sight to observe, if the straight objects are not bent deformation, the imaging effect of the mirror is good.

 

3. Production process

In terms of bathroom mirrors, in order to protect the silver ions do not react with moisture in the air and lead to black edges and black spots in the lens, the silver film above a layer of copper film, copper film and then lay a layer of primer and lacquer to strengthen the protection, to extend the service life of the mirror, so in the mirror closure can not have the slightest rupture.

 

4. Thickness

Mirror thickness and price is directly proportional, many people in order to save money and choose a relatively thin mirror, but do not know that the mirror is too thin is easy to break, this time the figure of cheap rather than lose, so the general household bath mirror is recommended to pick the thickness of 8mm or more.

 

5. Style

Bathroom mirror selection should also take into account the overall style of the bathroom, such as some oval mirror is more suitable for European style, square mirror is more suitable for Chinese style.

 

6.Functionality

①Waterproof, rustproof function

Ordinary mirrors will become dull if they are placed in a humid place for a long time, and even rust and fall off, so the waterproof and rustproof function of the mirror needs to be emphasized. Usually you can watch the mirror in the portrait of a close distance with or without floating, up and down or left and right to move down the line of sight to see if the object has not been bent out of shape, you will know that it is good or bad.

 

②Anti-fog function

After a bath in the bathroom there will be a lot of fog, resulting in the surface of the mirror becomes blurred. Anti-fog film on the market is a translucent polyester film that generates heat when energized, stick it on the back of the bath mirror before taking a bath, and try to flatten it for easy use.

 

③Storage function

Bathroom space is generally small, in consideration of aesthetics at the same time as other functions should also be taken into account, with a little storage function of the mirror can make up for the lack of space in the bathroom, especially small bathroom can be considered for this function.

 

Third, reasonable installation

Many people think that bathroom mirrors are all right after the selection, but the bathroom mirror installation of good and bad on the bathroom wall and the use of a great impact.

 

1. Bathroom mirror installation height

In the bathroom is generally standing in the mirror, in general, so that the center of the mirror to remain in the ground 160-165cm, or the lower edge of the bathroom mirror from the ground is not less than 135cm, if there is a large difference in height between family members, can be fine-tuned, adjusted to the principle of trying to make the human face is located in the middle of the mirror, so that the imaging effect is better.

 

2. Bathroom mirror fixing method

First of all, measure the distance of the hook behind the mirror, and then make a good mark on the wall, hit the eye at the mark. If it is a tile wall, you need to use a glass drill bit to drill through the tiles, and then use an impact drill or hammer into the 3cm, hit the eye and then put into the plastic expansion tube, and then screwed on the 3cm self-tapping screws, leaving 0.5cm outside to hang the mirror.

 

3. Punching attention to protect the wall surface

Installation, pay attention not to damage the wall, especially in the tile wall hanging mirror, try to choose the joints in the material perforation, perforation is best to take the way of the water drill.

 

4. Glass glue fixing method need to know

If you are using glass glue to fix the mirror, pay attention not to use acidic glass glue, should choose neutral glue. Acidic glass glue usually reacts with the material on the back of the mirror, resulting in mottled mirror. Before applying the glue, it is best to do a phase solubility test to see whether the glue is soluble with the material, and use a special mirror glue for the best results.

 

5. Bathroom mirror mirror light installation

Bathroom mirrors generally have to have good lighting with, so the mirror lamp or side lights are very necessary. Installation of mirror lamps should pay attention to prevent glare, it is recommended that the installation of lampshade or select the frosted glass surface of the lamps and lanterns.

 

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