Mirror in the modern world is not only a traditional oval or a rectangle on the wall of the bathroom or the hallway. Today it has found many other applications, for example, it can be a mirror tile on a wall or a ceiling that decorates the interior and makes it visually more spacious and light.
What is a mirror tile?
In fact, it is a fragment of an ordinary mirror, which has a definite shape. To improve performance, such a tile is decorated with a bevel. It is almost invisible to the eyes, but at the same time the edges of the mirror due to it cease to be sharp, which saves builders from injuries.
To achieve a better visual effect, the mirror tiles can have facets - bevelled edges that give a mosaic look to the finished panel. Only in this case you do not need to wait for the perfect mirror effect, because the image will be divided into many separate fragments.
Advantages of mirror tiles
Mirror tile-mosaic has several undeniable advantages. Fixing it is carried out very reliably, therefore it is not necessary to be afraid that it will suddenly fall off. To remove it you will need to use special tools.
In addition, this coating will have an incredibly decorative look. You can use this finish in luxurious interiors. Any room will only benefit if part of it becomes a mirror tile.
Mirror tiles can have not only a traditional silvery tint, but can be customized to any shade. There are no restrictions on the shape of the tile - it all depends on your imagination and financial possibilities.
The main advantage of any mirror coating - the promotion of stretching the room in breadth and up. For kitchens and bathrooms of the old model in close "Khrushchev" such a reception will come at an opportune time.
Types of mirror tiles
Tiles can differ in the place of their placement in the interior. For example, consider a mirror tile on the ceiling . It is especially appropriate in low rooms.
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Depending on the design of the design, this or that type of ceiling tile can be used:
- polystyrene mirror tiles - consists of ordinary polystyrene tiles, covered with paint with metal particles;
- mirror glass - looks like an ordinary mirror, its minus is a more complicated installation on the ceiling, the surface of which should be ideal.
Another type is a wall mirror tile, which can be equally applied in the bathroom, kitchen, living room, hallway, bedroom. To expand the available space, it is important to use the finish of light shades along with the mirror tile, place the mirror wall in front of the window, try not to apply wide framing frames to tile the wall.
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Alternatively, you can only mirror the top of the walls of the room with a mirror tile - this will visually expand the room without creating a double-reflection effect for objects and people. Or it can be a mirror tile on an apron.
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Another version - self-adhesive tile, which combines the beauty and ease of installation. It is 2 layers - an external mirror and an inner one, which is glued to the wall or ceiling. The thickness of this tile is up to 0.5 centimeters. You can glue it on any surface. You only need to remove the protective layer from the inside of the tile and apply it to the surface to be glued.
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Mirror tiles with facet have a bevelled edge, which in the interior creates an additional charm and sophistication. Often, this type of tile is used to decorate apartments, offices, restaurants.
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If the ordinary mirror surface seems boring to you, you can use a mirror tile with a pattern.
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