Where do I get a *massive* mirror from?

[OM2]

I want to get a *big* mirror and have it fitted to a wall

Can someone advise where I should get this from?

I'd say, it needed to be 4ft x 8ft (but I would want to have the exact measurement when fitted)

Does anyone know how much a mirror this size might cost?

Thanks


OM

 

[stevebow]

Try here at lords of nottinghill, they do bits and pieces for home improvement and general diy so they are bound to have mirrors.

 

[Diyisfun]

Lots here..Look at the 1st one
http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=cu...7GGLJ_en&redir_esc=&ei=dkePTI7rGNO6jAfch5mKDQ

 

[OM2]

lords looks like a nice website. i had a look and couldn't find anything

the google search link helped
i found one link - i got a cost of under £300
i'll look around and see what else i can find

thanks for the replies

 

[timtheenchanter]

my local glazing company get mirror in sheets, so can get it whatever size you want, then get it framed? they can also grind the edges/laminate etc so it can be mounted as is.

look for dance studio fitters, we have mirrors at work around 8'square in the studio.

http://www.themirrormen.com/

dance studio mirror or gym mirror brings up loads of large mirror places.

the above was just the 1st, and from £60

 

[OM2]

aah... £60 sounds a lot better

i dont want any frame - i want ceiling to floor
+ obviously would want to have edges rounded
+ need stuck to the wall - i assume i can do this?

one thing i saw on their website was "far better quality than acrylic"

actually... i'd consider acrylic - less prone to getting cracked or damaged?
any opinions on that would be great

 

[timtheenchanter]

Have seen them glued to the wall, mirror adhesive?? I do know silicone is a no-no, it dissolves the backing over time.

Acrylic mirrors are ok, they scratch easier though when cleaning them.

 

[OM2]

given ur advice, i think a real mirror might be best
i called mirrormen - they have a min order of 20 mirrrors!
i certainly don't need more than just the single one
shame - great price!

 

[joinerjohn]

I was working at the MD's house of a company I used to work for and his wife told me there was a mirror up in her lads bedroom which she wanted putting on the hallway wall.
I had a look in her lad's bedroom and couldn't find any mirror. Later on she asked her lad to fetch the mirror down. He went up and I heard him puffing and groaning then he shouts down " I can't pick it up.". I went upstairs to find him struggling with a 4ft by 6ft mirror about half an inch thick which was on the floor underneath his bed.


No wonder I couldn't find it... I was looking for something about 18" by 24" with a frame around it.

 

[looneyfitter]

as said most glaziers will be able to sort you out. GRIP FILL wll stick it up for you too...*GREEN TUBE

 

[DIYDANDY]

Try here, with free delivery.

Type in what you want and add to basket and it gives you the price.

http://www.bespokemirrors.com/?gclid=CPmr15HWiKQCFUc_4wodbFJR4Q

 

[foxhole]

Try local glazier my mirror [floor to ceiling] 3ft wide cost about £80, use mirror adhesive as other glues destroy the backing over time.

 

[ladylola]

Have seen them glued to the wall, mirror adhesive?? I do know silicone is a no-no, it dissolves the backing over time.

100% correct about that, I worked at the Oxford playhouse years ago and mirrors were fitted with silicone by some contractors. They were the make up mirrors surrounded with lights in the dressing rooms. 'Course the heat from the bulbs only made it worse and they very soon started dropping off the walls

 

[chappers]

How many years ago did you work at the playhouse, do you know Zeb, Dex and Johny Bell ?

 

[ladylola]

It'd be about 1996 ish , time of the last major refurb. I can remember a few people vaugley but the names don't ring any bells, sorry