A mirror is an indispensable attribute of every person’s life. Indeed, in each apartment these reflective glasses can be found. It is necessarily present in the corridor, because before going out, everyone evaluates their appearance. Well, for a woman, a mirror is a necessity of life.
And for men, this attribute is also important. After all, it is impossible to imagine the process of shaving or the morning toilet without reflective glasses. Of course, many people care not only about their appearance, but about the aesthetic design of this indispensable attribute. Today, you can order a mirror of any shape and finish. But the most interesting options must have an obligatory component - a good highlight.
Unfortunately, not everyone can afford to buy finished glass, so you need to figure out how to make a mirror with LED backlight yourself.
Types of mirror lights
There are several options for lighting mirrors. They can be performed both in a combination of several and in certain variations.
Mirrors with such highlights look spectacular:
- spots;
- LED Strip Light;
- LEDs
The spots are often placed at the top or sides. The advantage of such lamps is the ability to change their position. Thanks to the turns, the light can be directed in the necessary direction. Manufacturers offer various options. You can use a single version with adjustable. Especially popular are the options in the form of small sconces for 2, 3 or 4 lamps. They can be sent in different directions independently of each other. Such illumination allows you to illuminate a certain part of the room or a person standing near the reflective glass.
Most often, a mirror with LED backlight can be found. She is placed behind a mirror directed outward. This installation method allows you to direct the light flux to a person standing in front of the mirror, perfectly illuminating the face. This backlight option will be as functional as possible.
In the bathroom, they often place a mirror with LED lighting in the form of a tape. It is fixed in the same position as the previous version. But the luminous flux performs only a decorative function. Thanks to this, the glass takes on an unusual look. Often such a mirror is installed in the hallway.
So, let's take a closer look at how to make a mirror with LED backlight on your own.
Spots - interesting mirror lighting
This method is the easiest to manufacture. The main thing is to correctly calculate the required number of lighting elements. In addition, attention should be paid to the overall lighting power. This information will help you choose the required thickness of the section of the wiring.
Have you got everything you need? Now you are ready to install the items. Pre-fix the mirror in a fixed place. If you are not sure that you can handle the installation in an upright position, you must note its exact location.
We determine the places for future placement of spots. Dismantle the glass to prevent it from being damaged during the installation of lighting fixtures. The wiring can be laid using special boxes or hide it using gating. The latter option is more convenient.
After it is necessary to putty the shtrabi, to carry out a cosmetic finish. The final stage is the installation of spots in their places. The mirror is mounted on the base.
LED backlight out
Installing a mirror with LED backlight requires special care and time compared to the previous version. First of all, it is necessary to choose a mirror along the perimeter of which there will be a frosted glass frame. Of course, you can independently remove the inner mirror layer, but this procedure requires the use of additional devices. All procedures performed with this material require special care, because glass is a rather fragile material.
To complete this procedure, you will need: reinforced adhesive tape, sandblasting machine with compressor, metal ruler, knife, etc.
Installation Features
The mirror must be turned upside down. On the reverse side, it is necessary to note the border of the future matte surface. The remaining surface is glued with reinforced tape. Using a sandblasting machine, remove the reflective layer around the perimeter of the mirror.
Be sure to make a frame from a board or thick plywood to create a mirror with LED backlight. The thickness of the material should be chosen, taking into account personal preferences. Pay attention to the size of the frame, because the mirror must exactly go inside. The whole structure is assembled with screws and liquid nails. For reliability, it is fastened with metal corners. Inside the structure, furniture corners are also fixed. The canvas will later lie on them.
An LED strip is attached to the wall around the perimeter. Most often, a power supply is hidden behind a suspended ceiling. If not, this device is placed on a place in which water can not get.
Fasten the plywood frame to the wall in any convenient way. The mirror is set in place, secured with wooden glazing beads.
Decorative lighting
There is an easy way to install mirrors in the bathroom with LED lighting. Simplicity lies in the fact that the mirror canvas does not require special preparation. It is necessary to make the same frame in advance as described in the previous version. But its design should be slightly smaller than glass. The mirror should be 2-4 cm larger around the perimeter than the frame.
On the inside of the mirror with liquid nails, it is necessary to attach a wooden base. But from the outer end of this design, an LED strip is already glued.
After the structure has dried accurately, the mirror can be hung in its place. Connect power to the LED strip. Thus, you can easily make a mirror with LED lighting in the bathroom.
Of course, everyone can come up with their own lighting options, here, of course, you need to rely on your imagination, but we discussed the basic, basic lighting options.
Features of manufacturing backlight
Have you decided to do all the work yourself? Be sure to know the basic rules for the manufacture of mirror lighting:
- Observe safety precautions when working with glass.
- Make sure that you are familiar with electrical safety principles when connecting the power supply. In addition, pay attention to its location so that water does not get inside. After all, this can cause a short circuit, electric shock, burnout of electrical appliances.
- Be careful and careful at every stage of manufacturing mirrors with LED lighting for the bath. Exactly follow the sequence of installation work.
Conclusion
In modern homes, the size of mirrors can be varied, as well as their location. Such glasses can occupy the entire wall, and sometimes they are completely placed on the ceiling. LED backlighting creates an attractive and unusual look. In addition, such lighting works reliably and significantly saves energy consumption.