How do I get a custom-size mirror made in Kingston?

Measure the space at the top, middle and bottom, note any outlets or lights, and send the numbers with a photo through our quote form. We pass it to an independent local glass pro who confirms the size, then cuts, edges and hangs the mirror. It's a simple route if you're new to Kingston and don't know a glass shop yet.

Can a mirror be cut to fit exactly between two walls?

It can be cut precisely, but wall to wall rarely means a tight fit. Corners are seldom square, and a rigid mirror forced into a tapering gap can crack. Pros usually leave a small allowance at each side, or size to the narrowest point and centre the mirror. For an alcove, a cardboard template is the safest reference.

Does a bathroom mirror need a particular edge finish?

It needs a finished edge, and ideally a sealed one. A polished edge is the usual frameless choice; a bevel adds a decorative border. In a steamy room, what matters more is keeping moisture off the silver backing, so ask the pro about edge sealing and a little air space behind the glass.

Can an old mirror with black spots be repaired?

Not in any practical way. Black spots are corrosion of the silver layer on the back, and it can't be redone in place. The fix is a new mirror cut to the same size. The frame, cabinet or dresser it sits in can normally stay.

How much does a custom mirror cost, and why is there no price list here?

Every piece is cut to order and each pro sets their own prices, so we don't publish figures. The quote depends on size, thickness, edge work, cut-outs, mounting hardware and how high or awkward the install is. A photo and three measurements each way are usually enough for a first number.

Custom mirrors · Kingston

Custom mirrors, measured for walls that aren't quite square

A custom mirror is cut from a sheet to your size, finished at the edge and fixed with hardware that suits its weight. Most of the skill is in the measuring, particularly in older Kingston houses where walls lean and corners wander. We connect you with an independent local glass professional who cuts and hangs mirrors, one of the glass services we match; they confirm the size and quote the job.

Sized to your wall, not a catalogue
Polished, bevelled or framed edges
Spotted mirrors replaced, frames kept

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A plain polished edge, sized to sit on the backsplash and stop short of the window casing.

Where they go

Bathrooms, gym walls, closets and awkward alcoves

Over the vanity

Sized to the vanity and the lights rather than a catalogue, with cut-outs for an outlet or switch if needed.

Full walls and home gyms

Done in several panels with tight seams, so each piece can be carried in safely. The layout decides where seams fall.

Closet doors

Sliding and bifold mirror doors have their own page on closet door rollers and panels.

Alcoves, landings and dormers

Older houses are full of spaces no stock mirror fits. A cardboard template of the opening beats a tape measure.

Diagram of a four-panel wall mirror in elevation and plan view, labelling the mirror boundary, the panel seams, the wall return and two electrical outlets — A multi-panel wall is planned before anything is cut: where the seams fall, where the mirror stops short of the wall return, and how the outlets are avoided.

Edge work

Polished, bevelled or framed: finishing the edge

A freshly cut mirror edge is sharp, so it's always finished one way or another.

Polished edge

Ground smooth and polished. Plain and neat, and the usual choice for a frameless bathroom mirror.

Bevelled edge

An angled band ground around the face that catches the light. More work, and suited to a mirror standing alone on a wall.

Framed

Wood or metal covers the edge. Useful for matching older trim, or where the edge would take knocks.

Measuring

Taking measurements on an out-of-square wall

A mirror is a rigid rectangle. Plaster walls in older houses rarely are, so a few careful numbers tell the pro how much room to leave.

Measure three times each way
Take the width across the top, middle and bottom, and the height at both sides and the centre. The smallest number counts.
Note what's in the way
Lights, outlets, switches, a window casing or a backsplash lip, each measured from one corner.
Check for a lean
A level against the wall shows whether a corner is out of plumb. If it is, the pro may leave an even reveal rather than butt the glass into it.

Diagram of a double vanity wall with the mirror edges marked against the wall sconces, an outlet, the countertop and the side wall, with a small view of the whole vanity — Over a double vanity, the mirror has to clear the sconces, the outlet, the countertop and the side wall. Measure to each one.

Mounting

Clips, channels and adhesive, matched to the wall

Plaster and lath

Common in pre-war houses. Fixings must reach something solid, and a large mirror may sit on a bottom channel.

Drywall

Clips and anchors suit most sizes; heavy mirrors go into studs or onto a channel.

Tile and concrete

Both need the right drill bit. Concrete walls, found in some apartment buildings, hold well once drilled.

Adhesive and backing

Mirror adhesive supports mechanical fixings rather than replacing them; the wrong kind attacks the silver. A safety film on the back holds pieces if the glass breaks.

Older mirrors

Black spots, cracks and chips in an older mirror

Dark spots creeping in from the edge mean the silver backing is corroding, usually from moisture or harsh cleaners. It can't be patched, so the glass is replaced with a new mirror cut to the same size.

The frame usually stays. A medicine cabinet door, a framed hall mirror or a dresser mirror can take new glass, and in an older piece the frame is often what's worth keeping. Landlords can fold this into a turnover; the move-out repair guide groups it with other glass jobs.

What affects the quote

Size, edge and wall: the parts of a mirror quote

Every mirror is cut to order, so the price follows the piece and the wall:

Overall size, and a single sheet or several panels
Glass thickness, and any tint or low-iron glass
Edge finish: polished, bevelled or framed
Cut-outs for outlets or switches, and corner notches
Safety backing and mounting hardware
Installation height, stairs and how the panel gets into the room

Measure the wall at the top, middle and bottom and send the numbers with a photo.

Get a mirror quote

The quote comes from an independent local pro, and asking is free.

Questions

Custom mirror questions

Explore your options

Pros cut and hang mirrors in houses and apartments across Kingston, including Sydenham Ward, University District, Williamsville, Kingscourt and Westbrook & Cataraqui North.

Send three measurements and a photo

Measure the wall at the top, middle and bottom, and note anything the mirror must fit around. We'll send it to a local glass pro who cuts and hangs mirrors, and they'll reply with a quote.