Intro to Mirror Tech
     Mirrors are a cost effective way to add appeal to any room in a home or office. The possibilities of placement are endless and limited only by what is reflected in the mirror. Mirrors add light, dimension, and openness to any setting. Proper placement of a room's mirrors ensures the greatest enjoyment of them.

     Many considerations figure into the final decision of which type of mirror to select – color, size, shape, edgework, framing, etching and special surfaces – based on the tastes of the consumer and the desired effect to be achieved. Once the type of mirror is selected then proper handling and installation of the mirror is imperative to the long-term viability of the mirror.

     There are also a variety of other considerations to weigh. Which supplier to make purchases from, type of installation to use, and how to specify the consumer's needs to the manufacturer if the mirror is a custom order are just some of these considerations. Designing with mirror can be the finishing touch once all the other elements are selected – such as paint, wallpaper or furniture.

     The Glass Association of North America (GANA) Mirror Division hopes that you will find the Mirror Tech section a valuable resource when contemplating all of the issues faced in the design process. Your comments are appreciated and can be emailed to: info@mirrorlink.org.

Manufacturing and Composition of Mirror
     Have you ever wondered how mirror is made?  Find out here.

Types of Mirror
     The term "mirror" encompasses various types of reflective treatments and materials.  This page shows some of the different types of mirror and how a certain type may better fit into your project's goal.

Short Form Guidelines for Specifying Flat Glass Mirror
     There are many things to consider when ordering a piece of flat glass mirror from a manufacturer.  This checklist will help you interface with the manufacturer in a better, more concise way.

Installation Guidelines:
     This section gives you general guidelines for the installation of mirror based on various applications.  Additionally, subsections of the shipping, receiving and storage of mirror can be found here.

Links to Suppliers:
     This section links to GANA Mirror Division companies so that you can contact them about products, applications or other industry-related issues.
 

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