Custom mirrors · Copper-free

A mirror made for your wall.

In our experience, ordinary mirrors start going black at the edges within about a year.

Measured, cut and installed by ORE-approved installers.

  • Copper-free backing
  • Low-distortion reflection
  • Cut to your wall
  • 5mm standard · polished edge
  • Clear, Bronze or Grey

Common issues

What goes wrong with an ordinary mirror.

  • Black edges within about a year

    The dark speckling that creeps in from the edge of a bathroom mirror is the silver backing reacting with moisture. Once it starts it does not stop, and it cannot be cleaned off — the mirror is simply finished.

    Answered in Value 01
  • A reflection that is not quite right

    Cheap mirror glass reflects with a slight waviness, and a raw cut edge is both sharp and unfinished. You notice it every day without being able to say what is wrong.

    Answered in Value 01
  • A standard size never fits the wall

    Real walls have switches, sockets and skirting in the way, and a mirror bought off a shelf leaves you choosing between an awkward gap and covering something you need.

    Answered in Value 02
  • The mirror you want will not fit through the door

    A wall-width mirror has to get up the staircase or into the lift before it can go on the wall. This is the reason most people are quietly talked down to a smaller mirror than the one they wanted.

    Answered in Value 02

Value 01 · It stays clear

The black edge is the backing, not the glass.

In ORE’s site experience, ordinary mirrors can develop black edges in about a year, while ORE mirrors have stayed clear for about 3–4 years. This is experience, not a warranty.

Why it stays clear

A mirror is glass with a silver backing, and in an ordinary mirror that silver reacts with moisture — worst in a bathroom — until the dark speckling reaches in from the edges. An ORE mirror is copper-free: the backing strongly resists that reaction, so in our experience, where an ordinary mirror starts spotting within about a year, an ORE mirror stays clear for three to four years or longer, and longer still in a dry, well-ventilated space. That is experience, not a warranty.

  • Copper-free backing — strongly resists oxidation
  • Made by an ISO 9001-certified factory
  • 5mm as standard, with a polished edge
  • Low distortion — a flat reflection on a flat wall

Answers: black edges within about a year · a reflection that is not quite right

Value 02 · It fits your wall

Cut to the wall you actually have.

Every ORE mirror is made to your measurement, including the cut-outs for whatever is already on the wall.

How it fits your wall

Every ORE mirror is made to your measurement, including the cut-outs for whatever is already on the wall. And when a wall is wider than the way into the room, that is ordinary work rather than a compromise: we cut the mirror into panels that fit the lift, the staircase or the doorway, and join them neatly on the wall. Panels are joined on the wall; joints remain visible.

  • Made to your measurement, not to a standard size
  • Cut around plug points, switches and shelves
  • Split into panels where a single piece cannot get in — joined on the wall
  • Old mirror taken down, on its own or as one dismantle-and-install job

Answers: a standard size never fits the wall · it will not fit through the door

Why a made mirror

Why a cut-to-your-wall mirror, and not one off the shelf.

An off-the-shelf mirror is made to the factory's size. Your wall is not that size, and your switches are not where the factory thought they were.

  • Copper-free is the point

    Copper-free backing and its protective coats resist black-edge oxidation. Black edges are damage to the reflective backing and cannot be cleaned away. EN 1036 is a mirror standard; the factory’s ISO 9001 certificate covers its quality-management system, not certification of this mirror.

  • Cut to your wall, not to a box

    L-shapes, notches around switches and sockets, drilled holes, wall to wall. Send us a dimension sketch, a CAD file or a photo.

  • Low distortion

    Flat when the wall is flat. Acrylic mirror sheet warps with temperature and with the way it is fixed — and a warped mirror reflects a warped you. Acrylic can also hold moisture and go cloudy. Glass does not.

Compared with an off-the-shelf mirror
OREan off-the-shelf mirror
Fit

Made to your wall, around your switches.

A standard rectangle, and the wall left over around it.

Backing

Copper-free silver — the edges hold up far longer in a bathroom.

Usually copper-backed; black edges are the usual end.

Moving house

Bonded to the wall. Normally it stays.

Comes off the hook and goes with you. This one is theirs.

Wait

About 7 to 10 days.

Today.

Compared with an acrylic mirror
OREan acrylic mirror
Reflection

Low distortion on a flat wall.

Warps with heat and with how it is fixed; the reflection warps with it.

Clouding

Glass does not absorb moisture.

Can hold moisture and go cloudy.

Safety

Safety backing is optional at home, recommended for gyms and public spaces.

Ask about a suitable impact-resistant alternative where breakage is the main concern.

When we are not the right answer.

  • A short rental or a mirror you want to take with you — consider a framed mirror that can be removed.
  • A child's room, a school or a gym at low level where breakage is the real risk — acrylic is the safer material, even though it scratches.
  • A ceiling installation or another overhead application needs an assessment of the appropriate material and fixing.
  • The wall is more than 5 mm out of true and you do not want it packed out first. We line it with plywood to level it; if that step is skipped, our mirror will show the wall just as honestly as any other would.
  • You want tempered mirror. We do not sell it — tempering puts visible waviness into a mirror, and we would rather say so than sell you a poor reflection.

Value 03 · Style

So which mirror should you have?

Three questions decide it: where it is going, the finish you want to live with, and what the wall itself is like.

STEP 01

Where it goes decides the shape

Bathroom

Above the basin, where the shape does most of the work.

  • A1 ·Round
  • A2 ·Half-round
  • A3 ·Rectangular
  • A4 ·Arch

Wall

A feature wall, a hallway, a dining room. Here the finish is the choice.

  • B1 ·Bronze
  • B2 ·Clear
  • B3 ·Grey
  • B4 ·Full-body clear

Studio & gym

Wall-to-wall, where the mirror is the room.

  • C1 ·Curve-rounding
  • C2 ·Rectangular
STEP 02

The finish

  • Clear

    The standard bright mirror. What most people picture when they say mirror.

  • Bronze

    A warm tinted tone. More decorative, and it reads as a deliberate design choice rather than a mirror.

  • Grey

    A smoky tint. Quieter than bronze, and it sits well against dark or timber walls.

STEP 03

Three things about the wall

  • How big is the wall?

    Width and height, in cm or in feet — either is fine, just tell us which. A photo of the wall with something familiar in shot helps us sense-check it.

  • Is anything in the way?

    Switches, plug points, a shelf, skirting. We cut around them rather than working around them, so tell us what is there.

  • How does it get in?

    Landed, condo or shoplot, and which floor. It decides whether the mirror comes in as one piece or as joined panels — see Value 02.

Work out the size

How big is your mirror wall?

Put in the wall and see the area, the weight and how it comes in — then send it to us.

Thickness
Units

Measure the whole opening — ORE works out how many panels it becomes. Not sure of the size? Measure it from a photo

Mirror area
80 sq ft
Weight
about 92.9 kg in all
  • The area and weight are estimates. ORE checks the panel layout, access and fixing on site.
  • Yes. Typical joints are 1–3mm; on a large mirror wall they are usually 2–3mm. Joined panels look like one mirror wall, but the joints are thin lines, not invisible.
Send this to OREAn estimate from your numbers. ORE confirms the panel split and final dimensions after measuring on site.

Looking for a ready-made mirror? Explore the shop and ask ORE to confirm current availability. Looking for a ready-made mirror? Explore the shop and ask ORE to confirm current availability.

The plain facts

What an ORE mirror actually is.

Backing
Copper-free — strongly resists oxidation
Factory
ISO 9001-certified mirror factory
Thickness
5mm standard · 4mm and 6mm to order
Edge
Polished edge · bevel 10–25mm available
Reflection
Low distortion — flat on a flat wall
Finishes
Clear · Bronze · Grey
Styles
A1–A4 bathroom · B1–B4 wall · C1–C2 studio & gym
Sizes & shapes
Cut to your wall · holes, notches and L-cuts to your drawing
Extras
Plug-point cut-outs · safety backing film · old mirror removal
Time
About 7–10 days from enquiry to installation
We install in
Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Selangor, Penang, Kedah

How it goes from here.

Five steps, and you always know which one you are on.

  1. You ask

    Send a photo of the wall

  2. We advise

    Which style, finish and layout fit

  3. We measure

    On site, before anything is cut

  4. We make it

    About 7–10 days in all

  5. We install

    ORE-approved installers, old mirror out if needed

What customers say

Measured right. Installed right.

  • “Thanks for the nice mirrors! Your installer Mr Hoo measured very accurately and installed professionally. Good work”

    Michelle K. T.Mirrors · Facebook recommendation
  • “Very professional and experience installer! There is issue my wall not straight enough, they use laser to show me the error. Half day already siap pasang”

    Arif J.Facebook recommendation
  • “Sangat berpuas hati dengan pemasangan glass dinding. Kerja kemas, ukuran tepat dan hasil nampak premium. Installer pun friendly dan siap ikut masa.”

    Mohd Sayuti A.Glass wall · Facebook recommendation (Malay)

Send us your wall.

A photo is enough to start. We will tell you which style suits it, which finish we would use, and how we would get it in.

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Before you ask

The questions we get every week.

Ask ORE

What makes an ORE mirror different?

Copper-free mirror with a double protective backing coat, cut and polished to size and fitted by ORE-approved installers. Resistance to black edges depends on moisture and care; it is not a warranty.

Which finishes can I choose?

Clear, bronze and grey are available. Ultra-clear is ordered in. Ask ORE to confirm antique mirror availability.

Where do you install custom mirrors?

Custom mirrors are measured and installed in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Selangor, Penang, Kedah. Ready-stock and offcut mirrors are shipped to Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Selangor, Penang, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor, Kedah. ORE confirms stock and the suitable delivery arrangement.

How long does a custom mirror take?

Usually about 7–10 days from enquiry to installation. ORE confirms the production and installation schedule.

What thickness should I choose?

4mm, 5mm and 6mm are available. 5mm suits most residential bathroom and wall mirrors; 6mm suits large frameless, full-height and gym mirrors. Thickness does not determine resistance to black edges.

Do you sell tempered mirror?

ORE does not sell tempered mirror. Tempering can leave waviness in the reflection. Safety backing film is available; the installer confirms the suitable backing and fixing together.

How is adhesive applied?

Use vertical strips or vertical spots of mirror-safe adhesive, not a full bed and not a sealed ring around all four edges. Typical strip spacing is about 10–15cm, keeping about 5–8cm from the edge, with an air gap between mirror and wall. The installer determines the suitable fixing for the actual wall and mirror.

How long must the mirror be supported?

Support it with a bottom channel, timber strip, wedges or masking tape as appropriate. The owner guidance is 24 hours before releasing support, with full cure at 48–72 hours; a large mirror is supported for two days. Follow the installer’s handover instructions for the actual fixing.

Are the panel joints visible?

Yes. Typical joints are 1–3mm; on a large mirror wall they are usually 2–3mm. Joined panels look like one mirror wall, but the joints are thin lines, not invisible.

Does a bathroom mirror need a water seal?

At the bottom where the mirror meets the wall, use a line of neutral-cure silicone to stop water entering. This bottom water barrier is not a seal around all four edges: leave the ventilation described in the fixing instructions.

Can you fit to timber boarding?

The timber backing must be flat and firmly fixed. Damp, mouldy or wallpapered walls must be repaired first; the installer checks the substrate and fixing before installation.

What does my wall need?

Damp, mouldy or wallpapered walls should be repaired first. Newly painted walls need 7–14 days. Plasterboard is fine — a large mirror should be fixed to the studs or given a bottom channel. Tiles should be degreased first and any hollow-sounding tile replaced. If the wall is out by more than 5mm, plywood is laid first to level it.

How do I clean it?

A microfibre cloth with clean water or an ammonia-free glass cleaner; spray the cloth, not the mirror, and dry the edges. Do not use ammonia cleaners, bleach, strong acids or alkalis, scouring pads, steel wool, toothpaste or blades. Tissue leaves lint. Water getting into the edge speeds up black edging. Keep the mirror at least 15–25cm from a water heater, heating or a high-power spotlight.

Is there a mirror warranty?

There is no formal warranty on mirror glass. If ORE measures incorrectly, or the mirror breaks during delivery or installation, ORE takes responsibility for remaking it. Keep the ORE invoice and system record.

Can I change the dimensions after production starts?

After production starts, the size cannot be changed and the order cannot be cancelled. Confirm the dimensions before production.

Can you remove an old mirror?

Yes. ORE can remove it separately or as part of the replacement job. Confirm the dismantling and waste-removal scope with the team.