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Mirrors - Many Types of Glass Mirror

There are many types of glass mirrors, each of them represent a different manufacturing process and reflection type.

Aluminum Glass Mirror is made of a float glass manufactured using vacuum coating, i.e. aluminum is spread over the glass in the vacuum chamber and then coated with two or more layers of waterproof protective paint. Aluminum glass mirror provides an actual and accurate reflection.

Silver Glass Mirror is an ordinary mirror coated on its back surface with silver that produces images by reflection. This kind of glass mirror is produced by coating a silver, copper film and two or more layers of waterproof paint on the back surface of float glass, which perfectly resists acid and moisture. Silver glass mirror provides clear and actual images, is quite durable and is widely used for furniture, bathroom and other decoration purposes.

Low Aluminum Glass Mirror is manufactured by coating silver and two layers of protective paint on the back surface of glass. Low aluminum glass mirror is very clear, light transmissive, smooth, and reflects accurate natural colors. This type of glass is widely used for framing presentations and exhibitions in which a precise color representation of the artwork is truly essential or when the background color of the frame is predominantly white. Safety Glass Mirror is made of a glass silver mirror by sticking a special protective film in the back surface of the mirror, which prevents injuries in case the mirror is broken. This kind of mirror is used for furniture, doors, glass walls, commercial shelves, or public areas. Silkscreen Printed Glass Mirror is produced using inorganic color ink that prints patterns through a special screen onto glass. Various colors, patterns, and glass shapes are available. Such glass mirror is durable and more moisture resistant than an ordinary printed glass and can server for over 20 years. This type of glass is widely used for decoration purposes (mirrors, table tops, doors, windows, kitchen chop boards, etc.) Decorative Glass Mirrors are usually handcrafted and represent beautiful and elegant mirrors with a unique blending of old-fashioned artistry and the latest technologies in glass manufacturing. Different shades, shapes and glass thickness are often available.