An etched mirror is a type
of frosted mirror. It is made by applying special chemical solvents on the
surface of the finished mirror. Hydrofluoric acid and its salts are most
commonly used. The etching process allows creating a uniform surface or
patterns of varying degree of saturation.
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| An Etched Mirror |
Matte patterns are a very
delicate decoration of any mirror surface. The etching is used for decoration
of mirror doors of cabinets, kitchen backsplashes, chandeliers, windows, wall
mirrors, and so on. The
etched patterns on the color mirrors look amazing. By the way, colored matte
mirrors are often used for decoration of furniture, doors or even walls. You
can choose ready-made templates of such a mirror or order unique patterns and
stylistic solutions.
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| Acid Etched Mirror Tracery |
Matting is the most common way to
handle a mirror surface. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, in this
way, people can either create small matte inserts or completely cover the
entire surface with matte patterns. Secondly, such patterns look quite neutral
and harmonize well with the glossy surface. It also determines their
versatility. Thirdly, this method of processing is quite economical, which
makes such products widely available.
Among other methods of matting,
we can mention mechanical processing (sandblasted mirror) and painting
the mirror with translucent varnishes. The application of varnishes is a
simpler and cheaper process, but it does not guarantee a durable and reliable
result.
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