Wall Mirrors 101

Wall mirrors come in various dimensions, shapes, and prices. Since mirrors are able to reflect light, they will visually make a narrow space or small room seem larger. There are many styles of wall mirrors, including elaborate and contemporary among Eglomise antique mirror many others.

Etched wall mirrors come with artwork imprinted on the glass. The artwork can be simple to ornate, and there are many choices ranging from elaborate scenes to images of animals among many others. Hand etching, laser etching, or even acid etching is employed to create the beautiful decorative image. There are kits as well as instructions available to make an etched design on a plain mirror.

One of the widely available mirrors is the framed large rectangular wall mirror. Quite often, frames are made from wood. However, there are elaborate framed in turquoise, cowhide, mother of pearl, and other exotic materials. Framed mirrors create an impression of being bigger than they really are. The price of these mirrors varies depending on the frame quality and size. Custom-made mirrors are quite expensive because of the labor involved.

When selecting a framed type of a wall mirror you should make sure the framing compliments other accessories in your room. For example, if your room contains sturdy or bold furniture, go for a mirror with a heavy sort of frame. You should paint wood-framed Verre eglomise in a similar color to that of the wall as it creates a feeling of a bigger space. You can add some visual interest to your room using carved mirrors, one of the types of mirror. Some wood-framed mirrors include intricate, unique carvings and may be carved into modern shapes.

Angled, beveled, or edges-on wall mirrors bring a sleek image to a room. Some beveled mirrors have no frames while others are framed with beveled edges. And unlike a framed or molded mirror, a beveled edge frameless mirror gives some reflective surface to the whole mirror. Beveled edges serve as prisms and produced richly-colored reflections of light. Compared to framed mirrors, beveled edge frames are likely to cost more. There are kits available to add an overlay to the bevel mirror and improve its appearance.

Wall mirrors contain a piece of crystal clear glass coated with numerous copper and silver layers as well as paint sealer. It should always be dry, except when they are being cleaned. You should use warm clean water, alcohol, or vinegar to clean the mirror. If you are using a commercial glass cleaner on the mirror, don't spray it, rather use a soft cloth to spray the cleaner and then use it on the mirror. For stubborn stains, make the cloth wet again and apply pressure. Don't use a gritty cloth or an abrasive cleaner.