Frameless Mirrors

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Frameless Mirrors Buying Guide Frameless mirrors have no surrounding frame, only a finished glass edge, so they look light and minimal on the wall. This collection includes polished edge mirrors from Thermogroup, Timberline and Marquis in round, oval, pill, arch, church and D shapes, plus backlit and frontlit LED mirrors from Ingrain and the Thermogroup Ablaze range. They suit modern, minimalist and small bathrooms. What is a frameless mirror? A frameless mirror is a sheet of mirror glass with its edges ground and polished smooth, mounted directly to the wall without a frame. Some have a bevelled or sandblasted edge detail. Because nothing sits around the glass, the mirror takes up no extra width and reflects light right to its edge. Is a frameless mirror a good choice for a bathroom? Yes. With no frame, there is nothing to swell, rust or trap moisture, which suits steamy bathrooms. Frameless mirrors also make small rooms feel larger and lighter. Choose copper-free glass for a bathroom, as it resists the black edge spotting that humidity can cause. What size frameless mirror should I choose? Choose a mirror the same width as the vanity or slightly narrower, around 70 to 80 per cent of its width. Sizes here run from compact 480mm and 500mm mirrors to wide pieces up to 1500mm, including the Marquis Base and Orbit at 600 to 1200mm and the Thermogroup Ablaze SS at 900 to 1200mm. For a double vanity, one wide mirror or two smaller mirrors both work. Which shape suits my bathroom? Rectangle mirrors suit straight-edged vanities and maximise reflection. Round, oval and pill mirrors such as the Marquis Capsule soften a room full of square tiles and cabinetry. Arch and church shapes, like the Timberline Jazz Arch and Church mirrors, add a classic or Mediterranean touch. Large D-shaped Thermogroup Ablaze mirrors at 1200 x 900mm and 1500 x 1100mm make a strong feature over a wide vanity. Should I get a backlit LED mirror? A backlit mirror casts light onto the wall behind for a