Hylander Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 We are looking to replace the mirror in the toilet/shower room on the boat. Has anyone any idea where you would purchase a mirror suitable for a boat please? All I keep getting up is wing mirrors. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Any bathroom mirror from a DIY shop or website would be suitable. These are resistant to dampness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBA Marine Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Most glass suppliers will stock mirror in various thicknesses, they will cut, polish the edges and drill holes for you if you want something custom to fit a space, best to make a pattern and take it to them. my nearest would be World Glass in North Walsham but most towns/cities have a glass supplier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 Thank you for your replies. Will certainly look into the glass suppliers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windmill Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 B&Q or Homebase self adhesive mirrors varying sizes or The Range has a very good selection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 Has anyone any experience of using the self adhesive mirrors on the boat. Our only doubt is, what happens when the boat , as all boats do , get damp in the winter time? M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windmill Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 We have self adhesive mirrors in our bathroom and haven't had any problems with steam so I would think they would be ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBA Marine Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 if your worried about self adhesive then put a few blobs of silicone on, the self adhesive will hold then the silicone sets. no worries. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 That's a good tip, thanks, Mark. I must try that with our Velcro strips which hold the forward curtains in place... they're always coming off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Like I mentioned earlier, if you get a mirror specifically for a bathroom they will cope with the damp no problem. In addition to that, B&Q sell mirror fixing adhesive (normally with the tubes of silicon etc) which we used to fix a large mirror in our forward cabin. It is very good and is fine in damp conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 Thank you for the information. That gives us more scope to purchase the right mirror for the job. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 Have just got to tell you that in the end we went to a local company Wensum Glass in Norwich and they made a bespoke mirror for us , in fact gave us advice as to placing a mirror on board a boat and they made the mirror accordingly. Hubby went and picked it up from Wensum,(01603 411965) they are on the Reepham Road, plenty of parking available. They guys there were even more helpful and gave us some sticky pads as well as all the screw fittings that we had ordered. Job done in 4 days from order. The best bit a lot,yes a lot cheaper than some we had seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddfellow Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I wouldn't ever use adhesive to attach a mirror to a wall. It would make removing it remarkably dangerous and difficult and there are many reasons why you might want to remove it in future, not least of off all cleaning as the gaps behind mirrors, especially in damp places are fantastic sources for mould and fungal growth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 Yes you are quite right Andy. We have proper fittings but the guys just gave hubby the sticky tabs in case he needed them but I doubt it. Mould is bad enough to contend with after the winter months that is obvious and easy to get to let alone something lurking behind a mirror uggh!!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Thanks for that Hylander, as we need three bespoke mirrors as the originals are now showing their 20 year plus age! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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