5mm Silver XT Acrylic Mirror
Brissco offers a range of high quality mirror acrylic which offers many advantages over traditional glass. Most notably, it is very lightweight as it weighs less than half the weight of glass for the same size and thickness. It is also 10 times more break resistant and 17 times more impact resistant than glass of equal thickness – particularly useful when safety is a concern.
Acrylic mirror is easy to fabricate with, and to assist this process even further, it comes with the industryʼs toughest protective back-coating so that this sheet is virtually scratch resistant during fabrication.
Please Note: Some adhesive attack the mirror surface when applied, We recommended using Fix all fexi
Weight: 17.71 Kg
Delivery: Lead time 2-3 working days
Brand Name: Plaskolite
Colour: Silver
Material: Acrylic
Delivery
The despatch timings we publish are estimates and due consideration needs to be made when making purchases with tight deadlines and as such we shall not be liable for any losses, costs, damages, charges, or expenses caused by any delay for delivery of the goods.
Returns Policy For Brissco Online
We appreciate that there may be occasions you may wish to return items. To help you with this process please see our returns policy below.
Returning an item – Damaged
In the event you receive damaged goods we will arrange a replacement item for you. However, it is your responsibility to notify us within 72 hours of receipt that an item has been received damaged (please see risk below).
Returning an item – Risk
On receipt of the delivery you, the customer, are responsible for those goods and any loss or damage to the goods shall be at your own risk.
Returning an item – Incorrect
If you receive incorrect goods it is your responsibility to notify us within 72 hours of receipt at which point we will make the necessary arrangements.
Delivery shortages
Firstly, our carrier delivers parcels/packages. Any shortages of them must be reported to the driver on receipt. Secondly, shortages of contents of the parcel(s)/package(s) against the enclosed Brissco advice note must be made within 72 hours.
acrylic mirror sheet Q. Do acrylic mirrors break?
A. Acrylic mirrors make a great alternative to glass mirrors as they're much more impact resistant and when broken don't shatter into dangerous shards, which makes them ideal for child friendly environments and any other health & safety considerations.
Q. Can you cut acrylic mirror?
A. Acrylic mirror can be cut with a range of cutting equipment. Ideally power tools produce the best consistent results such as circular saws with TCT blades with teeth that are small and tightly spaced. To avoid chipping or cracking the material needs to be well supported to reduce any movement throughout the cutting process. Whilst hand sawing tools will cut the material the quality of the saw cut edge is generally uneven and irregular so best avoided.
Q. Can acrylic mirror be edge polished?
A. Sanding the edges of acrylic mirror with successively finer grades of sandpaper and then buffing them with polishing compound works well. Mount to a smooth, rigid flat backing such as 5/8″ or 3/4″ plywood. The surface should be coated with a high-quality paint or sealant to cover pockets and seal out moisture. Next, cover the surface with mastic or adhesive.
Q. Can acrylic mirror be used for outdoor applications?
A. Although outdoor use is not recommended many landscape & domestic gardeners have used it especially as a ‘Trompe-l'œil’ feature. This is an art technique that uses realistic imagery to create an optical illusion of depth, depicting objects existing in three dimensions. Things to consider when doing this are mount to a smooth, rigid flat backing such as 5/8″ or 3/4″ plywood (any distortion can create an unwanted ‘hall of mirrors’ effect). Use a modified silicone, Soudal Fix All Crystal Clear, suitable for bonding the acrylic mirror and sealing the edges to protect from weathering, which can cause delamination of the mirror from the acrylic. Although some prefer the weathered look therefore leave the edges exposed!
Q. How do you drill a hole in acrylic mirror without cracking the material?
A. Acrylic is one of the hardest plastic materials and as such is liable to crack if drilled incorrectly. This is commonly due to too much pressure on the drill, an excessive drill speed or a combination of the two. Care also needs to be taken in the support of the panel to be drilled. A sacrificial material should be placed underneath so the drill can continue cleanly through without damaging the acrylic upon its exit.
Q. How do you clean acrylic mirror?
A. Use a mild soap & water mixture with a gentle cleaning cloth. Do not use ammonia based cleaning solutions.
Q. Is acrylic mirror affected by water over a long period of time?
A. No, neither prolonged exposure to moisture nor total immersion will cause warping, swelling or loss of clarity. However, weathering when used outdoors can cause the silver mirroring to delaminate over time. In this instance use a modified silicone, Soudal Fix All Crystal Clear, suitable for bonding the acrylic mirror and sealing the edges for protection, although some prefer the weathered look when used in a garden setting, therefore they leave the edges exposed!
Q. Will acrylic mirror turn yellow after a few years?
A. Acrylic mirror is mostly used indoors and is of a quality that should last 10 years or more before it ever shows any appreciable sign of yellowing due to UV degradation. When used outdoors and weathering comes into play please refer to the previous question with regards the effect on the silver mirroring, but the yellowing issue remains the same.
