Salopgal Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Right, I've got an idea. Mum's boat (hopefully my future home) is lovely, all wood lined and fully portholed; the previous owners have done something which has given me an idea. They've cleverly put a mirror at the back of the central smallest shelf in the saloon, which bounces light back into the boat and through their crystal glassware, (which they kindly left with the boat) and it's amazing how much of an effect of illumination such a tiny mirror has! My idea is to do something similar, not just on the other shelves, but on two interior doors too, to add interest, but mainly to bounce light round the interior. I know that in USA they sell glassless mirrors, really lightweight, but can't find the same in the UK. So my thought is to get a local company to measure up and get mirrors made to order. Just wondering whether anyone has ever done this themselves, know someone who had, feels I should/shouldn't and why, etc.? Many thanks, yet again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevMc Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Just be careful the mirror doesn't concentrate the light causing a fire hazard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salopgal Posted January 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 [quote name=KevMc' tim estamp='1358366328' post='1008436] Just be careful the mirror doesn't concentrate the light causing a fire hazard A very good point. Several of them would be in pretty dark corners and not directly 'in the light' so to speak, but nevertheless a good idea to consider when getting a professional to measure up... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpeeuk Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Right, I've got an idea. Mum's boat (hopefully my future home) is lovely, all wood lined and fully portholed; the previous owners have done something which has given me an idea. They've cleverly put a mirror at the back of the central smallest shelf in the saloon, which bounces light back into the boat and through their crystal glassware, (which they kindly left with the boat) and it's amazing how much of an effect of illumination such a tiny mirror has! My idea is to do something similar, not just on the other shelves, but on two interior doors too, to add interest, but mainly to bounce light round the interior. I know that in USA they sell glassless mirrors, really lightweight, but can't find the same in the UK. So my thought is to get a local company to measure up and get mirrors made to order. Just wondering whether anyone has ever done this themselves, know someone who had, feels I should/shouldn't and why, etc.? Many thanks, yet again!! Try googling acrylic mirror. I've used this supplier for acrylic sheet but not tried their acrylic mirror. Rik Right, I've got an idea. Mum's boat (hopefully my future home) is lovely, all wood lined and fully portholed; the previous owners have done something which has given me an idea. They've cleverly put a mirror at the back of the central smallest shelf in the saloon, which bounces light back into the boat and through their crystal glassware, (which they kindly left with the boat) and it's amazing how much of an effect of illumination such a tiny mirror has! My idea is to do something similar, not just on the other shelves, but on two interior doors too, to add interest, but mainly to bounce light round the interior. I know that in USA they sell glassless mirrors, really lightweight, but can't find the same in the UK. So my thought is to get a local company to measure up and get mirrors made to order. Just wondering whether anyone has ever done this themselves, know someone who had, feels I should/shouldn't and why, etc.? Many thanks, yet again!! Try googling acrylic mirror. I've used this supplier for acrylic sheet but not tried their acrylic mirror. Rik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStringPudding Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 (edited) I've got mirrors all over the place on my boat. Normal shop-bought heavy type ones. The ones I've put up myself I've done with those little brass picture hanging plate things on either two sides or all four, depending on the weight of the mirror. My boat has two floor to ceiling mirrors (courtesy of Black Prince), two wide mirrors nicked from Yates bar in Stratford Upon Avon when it closed down, and one uber heavy wooden framed mirror that's about 4' x 2' and covered in heavy shells! They really make the rooms feel bigger and brighter and there's never been any trouble with any kind of fire hazard. I can't imagine that's a realistic risk unless the mirror is curved. They've been up over five years with no problems at all, either related to the weight or the reflection of light/heat Edited January 16, 2013 by BlueStringPudding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odana Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 I had mirrors cut to the size of the panels in the bathroom to inset them between trim. Had them drilled to screw to wall - little domed screw covers kept them tidy. Made my teensy windowless bathroom ginormous! I plan to do the same in new boat on one wall to bounce light around. Go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salopgal Posted January 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 I've got mirrors all over the place on my boat. Normal shop-bought heavy type ones. The ones I've put up myself I've done with those little brass picture hanging plate things on either two sides or all four, depending on the weight of the mirror. My boat has two floor to ceiling mirrors (courtesy of Black Prince), two wide mirrors nicked from Yates bar in Stratford Upon Avon when it closed down, and one uber heavy wooden framed mirror that's about 4' x 2' and covered in heavy shells! They really make the rooms feel bigger and brighter and there's never been any trouble with any kind of fire hazard. I can't imagine that's a realistic risk unless the mirror is curved. They've been up over five years with no problems at all, either related to the weight or the reflection of light/heat Got any postable pictures - I'd love to see what it looks like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebotco Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Got any postable pictures - I'd love to see what it looks like! There's always those 4" square stick on mirror tiles sold by the DIY sheds. Cheap way to see if you like an arrangement in different places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salopgal Posted January 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Not sure of the merits of acrylic mirrors versus glass ones. Acrylic are lighter, so presumably easier to hang, and possibly cheaper - am getting a quote from a manufacturer. Choices, choices.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray T Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) If you don't want fire hazard problems fix the mirrors to the ceiling. Ooops which forum (bad choice of word) am I on? I am taking lessons from Bizzard. Edited January 17, 2013 by Ray T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boat&Bikes Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Just be careful the mirror doesn't concentrate the light causing a fire hazard Joke yes? Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Joke yes? Ian. On the news tonight the Fire Brigade are blaming a fire on sunshine focused onto a body warmer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 We fitted shaped mirrors to the door panels of a bathroom door on the last build. Used 6mm mirror. Stuck on with mirror adhesive....don't use anything else as over time it could eat the back of the mirror. Weight ok, on 3 sturdy hinges. use a small independent local glass place & you will likely get it cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeV Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Just wondering whether anyone has ever done this themselves, know someone who had, feels I should/shouldn't and why, etc.? We have mirrors on our wardrobe doors and two other swivelling mirrors which certainly make the boat feel light and airy. When we bought the boat one of the wardrobe mirrors had a crack right across it so I took the pieces to a glass cutting specialist and they made me a matching mirror (~1ft x 4ft) complete with holes in the exact same places for £35, if I remember correctly. If using domed screws, as suggested by Odana, make sure the metal of the screw does not touch the glass otherwise you'll get small slivers cracking off the back. Use nylon inserts for mounting glass mirrors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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