Learn & Compare

• Living Rooms and Bedrooms:

  • If you answered  “TV Viewing” – we recommend selecting our OptiClear mirror as it allows for the greatest light transmission for a superior HDTV picture.

  • If you answered  “Room Aesthetics” – we recommend our dielectric mirror for 30% more reflectivity offering a better solution when the primary use will be as a mirror.

Effect on TV Picture

When the TV is ON	When the TV is OFF	Comparison to Two-Way Mirror

When is a TV mirror not an ideal solution?

A TV mirror type of solution is not for everyone or every environment. They are great products, but we highly suggest ordering a mirror sample to be sure about your purchase and to see how the mirror will work with your specific television. If you have a room with a high level of ambient light or large light sources opposite your television, you may encounter unwanted reflection in the mirror even while watching television. The greater the reflectivity of the glass, the more unwanted reflection you may encounter. Also, each type of glass will have a different effect on the brightness of the television when on. With the living room mirrors, the brightness levels will not vary much, but with the bathroom mirrors the TV image will generally be darker because a more reflective mirror is necessary in a bathroom. However, in a bathroom, generally the primary purpose is not for television viewing, but rather for applying makeup or shaving. The brightness of the TV will also vary depending on the type of television. For the best results with TV mirrors, we generally reccommend using an LED television for maximum illumination.  For rooms with higher levels of ambient light, you might want to consider our motorized roll-up artwork or dynamic artwork solutions

Rooms that work very well are rooms with low lighting or where there isn't exposed lighting opposite the TV. TV mirrors are very commonly used in locations such as master bedrooms where the majority of TV viewing occurs in the evenings.

Click here to order some mirror samples to make sure you are selecting the right type of mirror for your application.

What if my TV has speakers?

Simple solution, add an AcoustiMat to allow the audio from your television to pass directly through.

Alternatively, if you plan to use external speakers such as a surround sound system, there is no longer a need for the AcoustiMat. For this approach we can make the mirror span the entire opening of the frame. If you have questions about this approach please call us and we can help you decide which solution is best for your setting.

Learn more about the AcoustiMat

Purchasing Options

• TV frame with Mirror - Design a completely customized frame solution by TV model. Simply open the box and slip the frame over your TV - Visit the Online Design Center

• TV mirror glass only - Economical solutions for Do-It-Yourself projects.  Visit Cut-To-Size Calculator 

Side by Side Comparison

	MIRROR MODE	TV MODE
			Clearest mirror for the best clarity in television viewing. Lowest reflectivity mirror. Most commonly used in living rooms and master bedrooms where primary use is for television. Glass Thickness: 6mm Stock Size: 60" x 60" , 48" x 60" Price: $97/sq ft Order Samples Order Frame with Mirror Order Cut-To-Size Mirror Only
			Our most premium mirror type providing a 38% Higher reflectivity mirror than Opticlear. Most commonly used in living rooms and master bedrooms where primary use is for television or a decorative mirror Glass Thickness: 6mm Stock Size: 48" x 60"  Price: $119/sq ft Order Samples Order Frame with Mirror Order Cut-To-Size Mirror Only
			Our most popular TV mirror for bathroom applications. Features considerably higher reflectivity than our Dielectric or OptiClear mirrors. TV viewing in bright rooms may introduce glare depending on location of the light sources. Glass Thickness: 6mm Stock Size: 58 3/4" x 47 3/4" Price: $82/sq ft Order Samples Order Frame with Mirror Order Cut-To-Size Mirror Only
			The Lux is our economy line of TV mirrors Lux features the highest reflectivity, though the compromise is the TV picture is darkened considerably compared to the Reflections mirror. Note that because of the higher reflection, objects in the room may be more noticeable during TV viewing as shown here. While this mirror type is the most similar to a two way mirror, it's important to consider that unlike with a two-way mirror where a reflective film is applied to the surface, Lux is made using a chemical deposition process so the reflective surface is actually a part of the glass. Over the lifetime of the glass, this process will hold up better and will not flake off over time which is common with standard two-way mirrors. Glass Thickness: 6mm  Stock Size: 48" x 60" Price: $64/sq ft Order Samples Order Frame with Mirror Order Cut-To-Size Mirror Only