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Custom Wall Mirror Installation Guide

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Creating a custom-sized wall mirror allows you to tailor the design to your space and style. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started: 1. Determine the Size & Shape Measure the wall space where the mirror will hang, ensuring it complements furniture (e.g., above a console table or vanity). Common shapes: Rectangle, square, round, oval, arched, or asymmetrical. Thickness: Standard mirrors are 1/4" thick, but thicker edges (3/8"–1/2") work for frameless designs. 2. Choose the Mirror Type Clear Silver Mirror: Traditional reflective glass. Antique/Decorative Mirror: Distressed or tinted (e.g., bronze, gray). Frameless Beveled Edge: Elegant angled edges (standard bevels: ½” to 1¼”). Framed Mirror: Add a wood, metal, or resin frame for style. 3. Select Installation Method Clips/Brackets: Secure with metal clips (for frameless mirrors). J-Channel or Adhesive: Adhesive strips (like 3M VHB tape) for a seamless look. French Cleat or Z-Clip: Heavy-duty hanging for large mirrors. 4. Ordering Options Local Glass Shops: Provide exact measurements for cutting/polishing. Online Retailers: Sites like Wayfair, Houzz, or CustomMirrors.com offer custom sizes. DIY Option: Buy a pre-cut mirror and add a frame yourself. 5. Cost Estimate Frameless: $20–$80/sq. ft. (depending on thickness, beveling). Framed: $100–$500+ (based on material and size). 6. Safety Tips Tempered glass is recommended for large mirrors (shatters safely). Ensure wall anchors can support the weight (e.g., 30+ lbs for heavy mirrors). Would you like design recommendations based on your room style (modern, rustic, etc.)? Or help with specific measurements?

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Custom Wall Mirror Installation Guide

Creating a custom-sized wall mirror allows you to tailor the design to your space and style. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started:

1. Determine the Size & Shape

Measure the wall space where the mirror will hang, ensuring it complements furniture (e.g., above a console table or vanity).
Common shapes: Rectangle, square, round, oval, arched, or asymmetrical.
Thickness: Standard mirrors are 1/4″ thick, but thicker edges (3/8″–1/2″) work for frameless designs.

2. Choose the Mirror Type

Clear Silver Mirror: Traditional reflective glass.
Antique/Decorative Mirror: Distressed or tinted (e.g., bronze, gray).
Frameless Beveled Edge: Elegant angled edges (standard bevels: ½” to 1¼”).
Framed Mirror: Add a wood, metal, or resin frame for style.

3. Select Installation Method

Clips/Brackets: Secure with metal clips (for frameless mirrors).
J-Channel or Adhesive: Adhesive strips (like 3M VHB tape) for a seamless look.
French Cleat or Z-Clip: Heavy-duty hanging for large mirrors.

4. Ordering Options

Local Glass Shops: Provide exact measurements for cutting/polishing.
Online Retailers: Sites like Wayfair, Houzz, or CustomMirrors.com offer custom sizes.
DIY Option: Buy a pre-cut mirror and add a frame yourself.

5. Cost Estimate

Frameless: $20–$80/sq. ft. (depending on thickness, beveling).
Framed: $100–$500+ (based on material and size).

6. Safety Tips

Tempered glass is recommended for large mirrors (shatters safely).
Ensure wall anchors can support the weight (e.g., 30+ lbs for heavy mirrors).

Would you like design recommendations based on your room style (modern, rustic, etc.)? Or help with specific measurements?

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Generally speaking, our order requirements are as follows: the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for large items is 50 pieces, for regular items it is 100 pieces, for small items it is 500 pieces, and for very small items (such as ceramic decorations) the MOQ is 1,000 pieces. Orders exceeding $100,000 will receive a 5% discount. The delivery timeline is determined based on the specific order quantity and production schedule. Typically, we are able to complete delivery within two months.