Today I am going to share with you how to select the perfect mirror for your Observation Room.
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(Step-by-step)
In fact, I am reviewing several factors in detail that may affect which mirror type you choose for your observation area. By the end of this guide, you will feel confident on which mirror to buy for your exact observation room configuration.
An observation room refers to one room that connects to another room with a window in-between.
It is also called a viewing room, or back room for observation purposes.
In most cases the observer wants to remain anonymous, hidden from the subject.
That is where the two way mirror (observation mirror) comes in to play. With this mirror type you can be an observer hidden from view.
With the addition of a two way mirror, it allows the subject to behave in a more natural way. The mirror removes the pressure from the subject in the room. This is because they can no longer tell if they are being watched.
In Observation Rooms safety can be an important factor. For glass options, we can temper, laminate and soundproof it. Basically any combination of these things is possible.
Laminating the glass will make it all stick together if it breaks, similar to a car windshield breaking.
Tempering the glass makes it ten times stronger and if it should break, it would break into small, safe pieces.
Acrylic Two Way Mirrors are the safest option because there is a very low risk of breakage. However, the mirror coating is very fragile. If there is a risk of the mirror being touched often, it could accumulate scratches over time.
Lamination
We can laminate each of the glass options with 1/4″ clear glass for a total thickness of 1/2″. The lead time is 1 week until shipped.
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Order Custom Size Glass Two Way Mirror – Laminated
Tempering
Tempering is available for the glass options. The lead time is 1 week until shipped on tempered pieces.
Order Tempered Glass Two Way Mirror
Order Glass Smart Mirror Tempered
Tempering does cause a minor distortion in the reflection around the 1″ perimeter of the glass. If this is a deal-breaker, consider laminating to avoid the distortion.
Tempering & Laminating
Yes, we can temper and laminate the glass mirrors for even more protection.
Order Tempered and Laminated Glass Two Way Mirror
Ballistic
Just in case you need the best protection we have to offer. Learn more about our ballistic mirrors. The usual thickness is 1-3/16″ overall but can be customized for the level of protection you need.
What is STC ratings when it comes to soundproof glass? An STC rating is the sound transmission class rating, which is a way to rate how well an assembly of materials reduces noise and sound. The higher the STC rating, the less noise you’ll hear through the glass.
The most popular soundproof glass we sell is made of quarter inch glass on both sides with a half of an inch space, held together with a spacer between the two pieces of glass, making it 1 inch thick overall. This has an STC rating of 35. A rating of 35 means that loud speech is not recognizable through the glass, which is ideal for most applications.
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