Acrylic Garden Mirrors

Are there different types of garden mirror?

Garden mirrors are also often referred to as ‘outdoor mirrors’ – since they can be used for multiple purposes, that aren’t just limited to the garden area.

The silver mirror effect works just as well when placed on external brickwork or fencing. They can even be used as a complementary addition to a water feature.
 

How do I fit my garden mirror?

When bonding mirrored acrylic to wood, brick or plaster – look no further than our Acrylic Mirror Adhesive. If you opt for this method, then you ideally need to fix your outdoor mirror to a non-porous, dry and dust-free surface.

You also need to ensure that the mirror is sealed around the edge with a silicone sealant suitable for acrylic and external use.

Failing this, you can always mechanically fix mirrored acrylic with screws and our mirrored screw caps. We recommend fixing every 300mm - 500mm for the best results.
 

Do I need to be worried about the weather damaging my garden mirror?

Due to moisture and changes in temperature, outdoor mirrors do still weather over time, however the mirror itself will still remain reflective.

You must ensure that the mirror is sealed around the edge with a silicone sealant suitable for acrylic and external use.

Plastic mirrors for the garden tend to succumb to far less wear and tear than mirrors made from glass. This is because exposure to water can often separate the reflective surface from the glass panel, whereas plastic sheets usually deal much better with moisture.

How much does a garden mirror typically cost?

It depends on your own personal requirements.

We can cut acrylic (Perspex) sheets to size and shape based on your specific preferences.

Obviously, the more plastic you need, the higher the quote will be.  The quote calculator in the yellow box above provides more specific guidance on this.

For cut to size plastic mirrors, all you need to enter your required dimensions in either millimetres, centimetres or inches.

Cut to shape requirements on the other hand, vary based on the shape of plastic you choose from the six shapes available.
 

What are garden mirrors made from?

Outdoor mirror sheets from The Plastic People are made from acrylic (Perspex).

This type of plastic is known for being highly durable. This makes it the ideal material for a garden mirror, and much safer than glass.

Other benefits include:

• Easy to use.
• 17x stronger than glass.
• More affordable than glass.
• Can be used for multiple purposes.

As mentioned above, all of our acrylic sheets can also be cut to size, polished and drilled to suit your needs – so come and get your next garden project underway with a bespoke garden mirror from The Plastic People.