Bathroom - 30" MagicMirror

johnnyboy

@kclemen
Yeah spraying the outer edge would do.

I have not fully completed my build yet… still a few additions and tweeks, but i will post a pic … i went for a sorta Mirror within a Mirror… so it contains the 2 way mirror within the frame thats made of mirror… and then had to cut strips of mirror to hide the side framing… making it look like a solid block mirror… of sorts.

With hindsight… now that i know the pitfalls about frameless designs, my next build will obviously be done by experience… This MM was made for my wife because she wanted me to install a new kitchen, so I made this with her in mind… and I incorporated this design into the side of the Fridge Freezer housing I built.

johnnyboy

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kclemen

@johnnyboy beautifully executed! WAF is important ;)

johnnyboy

@kclemen

WAF is important ;)

For sure ;-) She says its in the perfect place too, for a last pose before leaving the house :-)
Positioning was spot on too for during the day with bright dayling shining through the french doors, and I already have 9 LED spotlights in there, one directly above, and to the front of the mirror that shows up the mirror as a mirror better during darkness.

In either situation, seeing the MM is always crisp and clear, along with the actual mirror image of who is in front of it… When completed, I will upload the entire build from scratch, as I took a picture with every step… but finding the time just now is hard :-(

I have still to add the PIR, and position the USB Micro Mic somewhere less obvious than on top of the fridge hinge, and possibly get Disc speakers - The small flat ones more commonly seen in Car doors, and in ceilings? I have a BT one I purchased for MM, but unsure of getting that to work with alexapi ( when/if I get round to actually getting that set up right) so even though my MM is up and running, and in situ, I still have a few things to do before I sign off on this one.

Anyway… Keep us updated on what you decide to do with yours, as I am interested to see what solution you come up with, )and I do hope you find one as I can visualise the end result and know it will be really nice…) that may even give me better ideas for my next build?

broberg

If you are placing 2way mirrors on all 3 sections (I would suggest this since normal mirrors and most 2way mirrors have a different amount of reflection and different colors, it will cost more but look better)

Blacking out the back of the 2way mirrors on the side is easily done with vinyl (the kind used to make vehicle decals and wrapping cars with).

And I do believe @Goldjunge_Chriz had some good “tape” to make the mirror stay in place. Something similar to the sticky stuff they apply car windshields with I suppose?

johnnyboy

@broberg said in Bathroom - 30" MagicMirror:

If you are placing 2way mirrors on all 3 sections (I would suggest this since normal mirrors and most 2way mirrors have a different amount of reflection and different colors, it will cost more but look better)

I second this… because mines is noticeably different. Not so much when MM is on, but more so when off. The 2 way mirrors look tinted compared to the normal silver backed, clearer mirrors, so if you place 2 normal mirrors on either side, the centre MM one will look a lot darker… sorta like a smoked glass, door.

kclemen

Thanks for the replies.

Back in december I already asked a glass company the exact same questiong about the difference in color. They also recommended me to use 3 times a 2 way mirror due to the color difference.

Back then I got this invoice:

2 way mirror
mirror clear
mirror grey.

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Could anybody give me some more info about the type of 2 way mirror I have to order? I see here different percentages on the website. If the mirror is 8 mm thick, what is the best type?

kclemen

A possible solution to “carry” the mirrors istead of glueing would be the use of an aluminium strip on the bottom and top? anybody already used them and could share a picture?

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