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Do-It-Yourself Mirror Effect Window Films

To achieve a mirrored effect, you will require a reflective window film. Apex offers our DIY customers in the United States reflective window film in three tones: Silver, Bronze and Black Steel finishes. Learn More about Creating Mirror Effects

Apex Do-It-Yourself Reflective Film Series for U.S. Customers
VIEW FROM INSIDE	Apex Silver 15 Available Widths: 60" Description: Solar control window film with a silver finish, highly reflective offering excellent daytime privacy, heat and glare control. VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMITTED: 15% ULTRAVIOLET BLOCKED: 98%+ REFLECTIVITY: 61% TOTAL SOLAR ENERGY REJECTED: 78%
PHOTO AVAILABLE SOON	Apex Silver 50 Available Widths: 60" Description: Reflective solar control window film with a silver finish VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMITTED: 50% ULTRAVIOLET BLOCKED: 98%+ REFLECTIVITY: 12% TOTAL SOLAR ENERGY REJECTED: 55% Pricing & Ordering Information
PHOTO AVAILABLE SOON	Bronze 20 Available Widths: 36", 48" and 60" Description: Reflective solar control window film with a bronze finish VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMITTED: 22% ULTRAVIOLET BLOCKED: 98%+ REFLECTIVITY: 37% TOTAL SOLAR ENERGY REJECTED: 78% Pricing & Ordering Information
PHOTO AVAILABLE SOON	Bronze 35 Available Widths: 36", 48" and 60" Description: Reflective solar control window film with a bronze finish VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMITTED: 35% ULTRAVIOLET BLOCKED: 98%+ REFLECTIVITY: 29% TOTAL SOLAR ENERGY REJECTED: 70% Pricing & Ordering Information
PHOTO AVAILABLE SOON	Bronze 50 Available Widths: 36", 48" and 60" Description: Reflective solar control window film with a bronze finish VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMITTED: 45% ULTRAVIOLET BLOCKED: 98%+ REFLECTIVITY: 23% TOTAL SOLAR ENERGY REJECTED: 62% Pricing & Ordering Information
PHOTO AVAILABLE SOON	Apex Black Steel 5 Available Widths: 60" and 72" Description: Solar control window film with a shiny grey-black finish. Very reflective film with very low light transmission VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMITTED: 5% ULTRAVIOLET BLOCKED: 98%+ REFLECTIVITY: TOTAL SOLAR ENERGY REJECTED: Pricing & Ordering Information
Apex VLT 20 for One-Way Mirror Enhancement Order this film in addition to one of the reflective films above to enhance the one-way / two-way mirror effect on interior glass ONLY.
	Apex VLT 20 Available Widths: 36" Description: Stylish medium charcoal grey auto tint blocking approximately 80% of visible for light for highly effective glare reduction. Pricing & Ordering Information
Apex Black-Out Window Film Order this film in addition to Apex Silver 15 Solar Film above to enhance create a mirror on interior glass ONLY.
	Black-Out Film Available Widths: 24" Description: Excellent privacy film alternative to classic frost Pricing & Ordering Information

Creating Mirror Effects

DIY One-Way / Two-Way Mirrors

Do-It-Yourselfers seeking a one-way mirror effect (sometimes called two-way mirror or observation glass) should be aware that light conditions are an important factor in achieving this result. The 'observer' side of the glass must be darker than the side of the glass that is being observed, otherwise you will be able to see back in. Most of us will have seen this effect demonstrated in mirror-wall buildings; In the daytime you can't see in only exterior reflections are visible. However, after dark when interior lights are on you can see in.

For optimal results, the side of the glass which you want to be able to see should be very brightly lit, while the 'hidden' side of the room should be totally dark.

One-Way Mirror Enhancement for Interior Glass:

Adding a darkening layer of Apex VLT 20 film beneath the reflective film can enhance the one-way mirror effect, allowing a certain amount of diffuse lighting on the observation side, HOWEVER, this additional layer may only be used for interior glass. This film can be applied before the reflective layer, or on the opposite side of the glass.

NB: Apex VLT20 is not designed for flat glass application on exterior doors and windows and should NEVER BE APPLIED TO EXTERIOR WINDOWS OR DOORS as it may cause them to crack or break.

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Create a Mirror from Regular Flat Glass

To convert regular interior glass to a mirror, you will require two layers of film. We recommend our most reflective window film, Apex Silver 15 for this application. Below this reflective layer, or on the opposite side of the glass, apply Apex Black-Out Window Film. It is important to note that you will not be able to see through this mirror from either side of the glass. This effect should not be used on exterior glass.

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