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Bespoke Mirrors in County Antrim

Our glaziers fit bespoke mirrors in County Antrim for homes and businesses, including tinted, antique-effect and bevelled mirrors cut around sockets and fitted furniture.

  • Guide from £205
  • 9 towns covered
  • Postcode areas BT

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Gym wall mirrors for homes and businesses in County Antrim

In bathrooms, good ventilation does more to protect a mirror than anything else, because steam and condensation reach the edges and backing. A heated demister pad behind the mirror keeps it clear after showers, but it needs wiring by a qualified electrician.

Most mirrors for internal use are made from silver-coated float glass covered by BS EN 1036-1, which sets definitions, quality requirements and test methods, including resistance to damp and corrosion. Mirror for bathrooms or other humid areas should come from a supplier whose product meets that standard.

Large mirrors are usually fixed with mirror adhesive and supported at the base by a slim channel or clips while the adhesive cures and afterwards. Smaller mirrors can be screw-fixed through drilled holes with decorative caps, which also lets them be removed later.

A safety-backed mirror has a film bonded across its back that holds the pieces together if the glass breaks, so fragments stay on the backing instead of falling or scattering. Some backing films are classified for impact under BS EN 12600, and the film is applied before fitting.

Floor-to-ceiling mirror wall in a home gym

Towns we cover for bespoke mirrors in County Antrim

Choose your town for local details, nearby areas and the postcode districts we cover.

What applies in County Antrim

Technical Booklet V covers safety glazing in Northern Ireland, including glass in and around doors and low-level glazing where people could walk into it.

County Antrim has its own coastline, so for homes and businesses near the sea, salt air and wind-driven rain are part of the brief. Mirrors are fitted indoors, but salty, humid coastal air can still reach the silver backing through exposed edges, particularly in bathrooms and near entrances. Protected edges, a compatible adhesive and good ventilation all help prevent black edge corrosion.

Large mirrors for flats, salons and gyms often have to travel through narrow stairwells and small lifts, so walls may be covered in several panels with planned joints. Loading limits and building working hours can affect fitting times.

Guide prices

Guide prices inc VAT for typical jobs. Remote and island locations are quoted by arrangement. Your written quote fixes the price after measuring.
Typical jobGuide price inc VAT
Polished mirror, 1200 × 900 mm£205 – £265
Safety-backed mirror, 1800 × 1000 mm£365 – £465
Gym mirror wall, 4000 × 2000 mm£995 – £1,295

Choosing your bespoke mirrors

Bevelled edge

An angled border ground and polished around the edge that catches the light and frames the mirror without needing a separate frame.

Low-iron mirror

Mirror made on low-iron glass, which reduces the slight green cast of standard glass for a brighter, more colour-accurate reflection.

Tinted mirror

Grey or bronze tinted mirror that softens the reflection and adds warmth or depth, often used as a feature wall or in hospitality spaces.

Antique-effect mirror

Mirror with a deliberately aged, mottled finish, giving a vintage look for feature walls, alcoves and period-style rooms.

Bespoke Mirrors in County Antrim: questions

What edge finishes can I choose for a bespoke mirror?

The main choices are a flat polished edge, a bevelled edge and an arrised edge. Polished edges give a clean, frameless look and suit mirror walls, bevels add an angled border that catches the light, and arrised edges simply take off the sharpness where a frame or channel will hide them. Bevel width can usually be chosen too.

What is a safety-backed mirror and do I need one?

A safety-backed mirror has a film bonded across its back that holds the pieces together if the glass breaks. You should consider one wherever someone could knock or fall against the mirror, such as wardrobe doors, full-height mirrors, gyms, dance studios and children's rooms. We recommend it at survey when the position or use of the room calls for it.

How should I clean a mirror without damaging it?

Spray glass cleaner onto a soft, lint-free cloth rather than directly onto the mirror, then wipe and buff dry. That stops liquid running down and soaking into the bottom edge, which is where black edges usually start. Avoid abrasive pads and harsh chemical cleaners, and dry the edges after cleaning in bathrooms.

Can a mirror be cut around sockets and light switches?

Yes. We mark socket and switch positions on the template, cut the openings in the mirror, then remove and refit the faceplates so the mirror sits neatly behind them with the power isolated. If sockets need moving or adding, a qualified electrician should do that before we template so the cut-outs line up.

Which parts of County Antrim do you cover for bespoke mirrors?

We cover the whole of County Antrim, including Belfast, Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus and Ballymena, and postcode areas BT. Building rules for bespoke mirrors here follow the regulations for Northern Ireland. Enter your postcode on the quote form and we will confirm cover; then a glazier will arrange a free survey before giving you a written quote.

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