1. Types of mirrors 1. According to materials, mirrors can be divided into aluminum mirrors and silver mirrors. The silver mirror has bright mirror surface and high mercury density. It is easy to fit closely with the glass and is not easy to be affected by water and moisture. It can be used for a long time. Therefore, most of the waterproof mirrors sold on the market are silver mirrors.

2. Mirrors used in home decoration can be divided into bathroom mirrors, makeup mirrors, dressing mirrors and decorative mirrors according to the scope of use. Among them, cosmetic mirrors are mainly glass magnifying mirrors, and others are mainly flat glass mirrors.

3. Mirror purchase

1. In terms of appearance, you should observe the mirror from multiple angles of front, side and back. In addition to paying attention to your direct image in the mirror, you can move your line of sight slightly. If a linear object is not bent and deformed, it is a good quality mirror. Specifically, we should master the "four looks": first, look at the mirror, and carefully see whether the coating has mottled color and whether the mirror is smooth; Secondly, look at the closing, there can be no rupture at all, because a small rupture will lead to the final breakage of the whole mirror; Pick the thickness again. The price of the mirror is different according to the thickness. Many people choose thinner mirrors in order to save money, but the mirrors are too thin and easy to break. It is recommended to choose 8mm thick ones; Finally, check whether the bottom plate is flat and thick. The bottom plate is often neglected, but it is the foundation of whether the mirror is straight.

2. In terms of bathroom mirror, in order to protect silver ions from reacting with moisture in the air, resulting in black edges and black spots of the lens, a layer of copper film shall be plated on the silver film, and a layer of primer and finish paint shall be paved on the copper film to strengthen protection and prolong the service life of the mirror.

3. Look at the style} choose the matching style of the mirror according to the style of the home and bathroom, which should be consistent with the overall style. For example, oval mirrors are more suitable for European style, square mirrors are more suitable for Chinese style and so on.

4. Look at the waterproof and antirust function of ordinary mirrors. If they are placed in a humid place for a long time, they will become dim, and even rust and fall off. Therefore, attention should be paid to the waterproof and antirust function of mirrors.

Precautions for selecting mirror

 when installing mirror headlights, pay attention to prevent glare. It is recommended to install lampshades or select lamps with frosted glass surface.

 the mirror is afraid of moisture, because the mirror glass is generally cut before use. Water vapor can easily enter the mirror from the side cut by the glass knife, corrode the mirror, and produce mildew and rust spots. Therefore, after buying the mirror, you might as well apply a layer of paint on the side of the mirror and a layer on the back at the same time.

Closed water test refers to the waterproof inspection of waterproof space, such as toilet, kitchen and other places, to determine whether the waterproof project is qualified.  

The simple way is to block the floor drain first. If the door is low, block the door appropriately higher. Add water to a certain volume and remember the scale of water. After 24 hours, see whether the water drops and whether there are signs of water seepage in the corresponding space downstairs and behind its side!