Acrylic or glass mirrors?

[Ivor]

A minor thing but on my hall wall there has been a three piece glass mirror set for some 10 years held with sticky pads that were with the purchase at the time but one part has decided to fall off the wall breaking, the other two parts are set like concrete still.

Always the way can’t get same design now (wavy shape) but most on line now seem to be acrylic not glass, anyone now have acrylic mirrors & find them ok or are there a number of negatives? asking as for what they are some are not that cheap.

I did say a minor thing in my opening line

 

[DarloRich]

Surely a local glazier could help. I have had glass cut to shape by such a company in the past. Not that expensive although they were regular shapes.

 

[Ivor]

Surely a local glazier could help. I have had glass cut to shape by such a company in the past. Not that expensive although they were regular shapes.

Good shout thanks Darlo

 

[Bevan Price]

A minor thing but on my hall wall there has been a three piece glass mirror set for some 10 years held with sticky pads that were with the purchase at the time but one part has decided to fall off the wall breaking, the other two parts are set like concrete still.

Always the way can’t get same design now (wavy shape) but most on line now seem to be acrylic not glass, anyone now have acrylic mirrors & find them ok or are there a number of negatives? asking as for what they are some are not that cheap.

I did say a minor thing in my opening line

Many "plastics" are subject to slow deterioration if exposed to strong daylight for long periods. Typically, surface might slowly become a bit "cloudy", or eventually start to develop small cracks. But usually less fragile than glass if dropped.

 

[Ivor]

Many "plastics" are subject to slow deterioration if exposed to strong daylight for long periods. Typically, surface might slowly become a bit "cloudy", or eventually start to develop small cracks. But usually less fragile than glass if dropped.

Yes the more I have looked into it I’ve gone the glass route, acrylic not a good option.

 

[DelW]

Online vendors probably prefer acrylic over glass because it's lighter and less fragile for courier delivery. Local sellers are more likely to have glass mirrors available as delivery is less of a concern.

 

[styles]

There's probably different grades of acrylic mirror quality, but the two examples I can think of which I've owned, they've both faded or cracked after some time. Never had this with glass. I think I'd rather pay the extra and get something which is going to last.