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Author Message Jerome J. Lazar, RA, CCS, CSI, SCIP Senior Member Username: Lazarcitec Post Number: 13 Registered: 05-2003 Posted on Saturday, August 30, 2003 - 11:36 am:    Can a vinyl backed or tape backed mirror be used around a bathtub? We have a problem on a project where the use of tempered glass mirror around the tub provides too much vision distortion. GC would like to use laminated, however laminated glass mirror is much more expensive - any Mirror Mavens out there that can provide an education on mirrors? Dave Metzger Senior Member Username: Davemetzger Post Number: 52 Registered: 07-2001 Posted on Saturday, August 30, 2003 - 08:57 pm:    There are films that can be applied to the backs of mirrors that will provide impact resistance to the glass; I have used them in weight lifting areas and dance studios (C.R. Laurence Company sells such products). However, I have not used these films on mirrors around bath tubs; the film manufacturer must provide test data substantiating compliance with CPSC regulations regarding the use of safety glass in these areas. Also (on reflection) make sure that the adhesion of the film to the mirror backing will not be affected by moisture or steam. Ron Beard CCS Advanced Member Username: Rm_beard_ccs Post Number: 23 Registered: 10-2002 Posted on Sunday, August 31, 2003 - 12:16 am:    <<provides too much vision distortion>> It seems to me that if I were standing in a tub with mirrors, I would want as much vision distortion as possible!! Dave Metzger Senior Member Username: Davemetzger Post Number: 53 Registered: 07-2001 Posted on Sunday, August 31, 2003 - 10:43 am:    Jerome: A follow-up; look under 4specs, 08870 Window and Glass Films for various sources. Jerome J. Lazar, RA, CCS, CSI, SCIP Senior Member Username: Lazarcitec Post Number: 14 Registered: 05-2003 Posted on Sunday, August 31, 2003 - 02:24 pm:    Dave: I've looked at most of the mirror sites, been to GANA, and mirrorlink.org, and still I have found very little information that clearly defines which mirrors can or cannot be used around a tub, I am hoping someone who frequents this board has more background and experience with mirrors than I do. Tom Heineman RA, FCSI, SCIP Senior Member Username: Tom_heineman Post Number: 14 Registered: 06-2002 Posted on Sunday, August 31, 2003 - 02:54 pm:    Moisture is the death of conventional mirror glass. Those black splotches? That's where the moisture got to the backing. Moisture loves the edges too. I once had a request to specify mirrors to line a swimming pool. We talked for a few minutes and the designer found something else to dazzle his clent with. John Bunzick, CCS, CCCA Senior Member Username: Bunzick Post Number: 128 Registered: 03-2002 Posted on Tuesday, September 02, 2003 - 09:01 am:    I second Tom's comment about moisture being the killer of mirrors--you see it all the time at the edges of mirrors above sinks in men's rooms. That caution notwithstanding, you might also investigate polycarbonate mirrors. JaimeFranz (Unregistered Guest) Unregistered guest Posted on Monday, September 08, 2003 - 07:20 pm:    Speaking of polycarbonate mirrors, I would check out Alsa Corporation's ChromeFX Sheeting at www.alsacorp.com. They are applying a thin layer of metal to Lexan and it ends up looking just like a mirror. I used it on my fridge.