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Are you a DIY whizz looking for your next project? Or are you just getting started on your home-improvement journey and want to start with a simple, cost-effective yet fun project?
When you’re considering your next DIY project, it’s likely that you’re looking for durable, inexpensive and easy-to-find materials to use, not to mention something that looks nice. Acrylic mirror is a DIY-ers dream material as it is durable, versatile and beautiful. It’s perfect for your next DIY adventure.
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The Benefits of Acrylic Mirror
Acrylic mirror is a great choice of material for your DIY projects because:
- It’s safe and durable: acrylic mirror will not shatter into thousands of sharp, tiny pieces if you drop it.
- It’s versatile: acrylic can be cut, drilled, curved and painted, to fit whatever your DIY project needs.
- It’s stronger and lighter than glass so it’s easy to transport and use for weight-bearing DIY projects
- There’s lots of variety: acrylic mirrors are available in many different colour tints, finishes, widths and sizes.
- It’s cost-effective and easily available online
DIY Project Ideas Using Acrylic Mirror
If you’re looking for details for your next acrylic mirror DIY project, here are some easy ideas to get you started:
- Framed mirrors: acrylic mirror has a beautiful, reflective finish and because it is less fragile than glass it’s a great material to use with children.
- Signage: The acrylic mirror looks great inside and outside and is easily painted or glued on so the options are endless for a creative bedroom door or garden sign.
- Decorative furniture: ready to level up that Ikea wooden bookcase? Get acrylic mirror sheets cut to size, and simply glue them to the outside Add acrylic mirror sheeting to the outside
Can I Replace the Glass with an Acrylic Mirror?
While there are plenty of benefits to acrylic mirrors, and certainly many instances where you can replace glass with acrylic mirrors there are a few things to keep in mind including:
- It can’t hold as much weight as glass, so use a thicker sheet if you are doing a DIY project where it is weight-bearing
- Be mindful when cleaning acrylic as it is prone to scratching, it’s best to use a microfiber cloth and chemical-free cleaning products
If you’re looking for more information about acrylic mirror, how it is made and their best applications – including for DIY or home renovation projects, Plastic Warehouse’s blog has plenty of tips, read more on their website.
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