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Mirrors

How to Choose the Right Custom Mirror for a Room

Most mirrors look slightly wrong for the same reason: they were bought in a standard size and the wall was not. Cutting to the actual dimensions fixes it, and costs less than people expect.

Custom-cut glass mirror installed by RG Glass

Start with the wall, not the mirror

Measure the usable area between fixtures, outlets, and trim, then decide how much of it the mirror should occupy. In a bathroom that often means running the full width of the vanity; on an accent wall it may mean edge to edge.

Lighting matters as much as size. A well-placed mirror pushes daylight deeper into a room, while the wrong position creates glare.

Custom-cut glass mirror installed by RG Glass

Thickness, edges, and shape

Most residential bathroom mirrors use quarter-inch glass, which gives a clear, accurate reflection for a standard wall-mounted install. Larger pieces may need a different thickness depending on how they are mounted. Edges can be polished or beveled, and unusual shapes can be cut to a template.

Mounting is not the step to improvise

Large mirrors need hardware rated for the weight and anchoring into a suitable surface. This is the part of the job we handle on every installation rather than leaving to the homeowner.

Custom-cut glass mirror installed by RG Glass

Bring us the dimensions, or we will take them on site — either way the mirror is cut for the room it goes in.

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