Mirror is an indispensable attribute of every person's life. Indeed, in every apartment these reflective glasses can be found. It is necessarily present in the corridor, because before going out into the street, everyone evaluates their appearance. Well, for a woman, a mirror is a necessity of life.
Yes, and for men, this attribute is also important. After all, it is impossible to imagine the process of shaving or morning toilet without reflective glasses. Of course, many people care not only about their appearance, but also about the aesthetic design of this irreplaceable attribute. Today you can order a mirror of any shape and finish. But the most interesting options must necessarily have a mandatory component - good lighting.
Unfortunately, not everyone can afford to buy ready-made glass, so you need to figure out how you can make a mirror with LED backlight with your own hands.
Types of mirror lights
There are several options for illuminating mirrors. They can be performed both in a combination of several and in certainvariations.
Mirrors with such lights look spectacular:
- spots;
- LED strip;
- LEDs.
Spots are often placed at the top or on the sides. The advantage of such lamps is the ability to change their position. Thanks to the turns, the light can be directed in the desired direction. Manufacturers offer various options. You can use a single version with adjustment. Especially popular are options in the form of small sconces with 2, 3 or 4 lamps. They can be directed 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. It is placed behind a mirror, pointing outward. This method of installation allows you to direct the light flux to the person standing in front of the mirror, perfectly illuminating the face. This lighting option will be as functional as possible.
In the bathroom, a mirror with LED lighting in the form of a ribbon is often placed. It is fixed in the same position as the previous version. But here 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 lights yourself.
Spots - interesting mirror lighting
This method is the easiest to make. The main thing is rightcalculate the required number of lighting elements. In addition, you should pay attention to the overall power of lighting. This information will help you select the required wire gauge.
Have you got everything you need? Now you can start installing the elements. Pre-fix the mirror in a permanent place. If you are not sure you can handle a vertical installation, you should note the exact location.
Determining the places for future placement of spots. We dismantle the glass to prevent its damage during the installation of lighting fixtures. Wiring can be laid using special boxes or hidden using gating. The latter option is more convenient.
After it is necessary to putty fines, perform a cosmetic finish. The final step is to install the spots in their places. The mirror is attached to the base.
LED lights outward
Installation of a mirror with LED lights requires special care and time compared to the previous option. First of all, you need to choose a mirror, around the perimeter of which there will be a frosted glass frame. Of course, you can remove the inner mirror layer yourself, but this procedure requires the use of additional tools. All procedures performed with this material require special care, because glass is a rather fragile material.
Forthis procedure will require: reinforced tape, sandblasting machine with compressor, metal ruler, knife, etc.
Installation features
The mirror must be turned over. On its reverse side, it is necessary to mark the border of the future matte surface. The rest of the surface is glued with reinforced tape. Using a sandblaster, 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 lighting. 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 fit exactly inside. The whole structure is assembled with screws and liquid nails. For reliability, it is fastened with metal corners. Furniture corners are also fixed from the inside of the structure. A canvas will fall on them in the future.
An LED strip is attached to the wall around the perimeter. Most often, a power supply is hidden behind a false ceiling. If there is none, this device is placed in a place where water cannot enter.
Fix the plywood frame on the wall in any convenient way. The mirror is fixed in place, secured with wooden glazing beads.
Decorative lighting
There is an easy way to install a bathroom mirror with LED lights. The simplicity lies in the fact that the mirror sheet does not require special preparation. It is necessary to pre-make the same frame as described in the previousoption. But its design should be slightly smaller than glass. The mirror should be 2-4 cm larger around the perimeter than the frame.
A wooden base must be attached to the inside of the mirror using liquid nails. But from the outer end of this design, an LED strip is already glued.
After the structure is completely dry, the mirror can be hung in its place. Connect power to the LED strip. In this way, 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 main, basic lighting options.
Features of backlight manufacturing
Decided to do all the work yourself? Be sure to know the basic rules for making mirror illumination:
- Observe safety when working with glass.
- Make sure you are familiar with the principles of electrical safety 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 step of the manufacturing process of LED bath mirror. Follow the sequence of installation work exactly.
Conclusion
In modern homes, mirror sizes canbe diverse, as well as their location. Such glasses can occupy the entire wall, and sometimes they are even placed on the ceiling. LED lighting creates an attractive and unusual design. In addition, such lighting works reliably and significantly saves energy consumption.
