GLASS Two Way Mirror - 12"x12" Double Thickness - 1/4"

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1/4" optical grade glass coated with a two way mirror finish. Also known as a two way mirror, one way mirror, see through mirror, transparent mirror, mirropane, 1-way, 2-way, etc. Two way mirrors look like a mirror from one side and a window from the other side. The same mirrors as seen in post offices, banks, and department stores. You can only see through the mirror when the area you are looking from is darker then the area you are looking into. Works best when there is no light on the viewing side. When the light is equal on both sides it appears as a mirror but you can also see through to the other side. Can be used to hide a plasma or LCD television. Our eBay Store has information and pricing for TV mirrors. Camcorders and VCR remotes work through the mirror. May be framed to blend in with room. Made in the United States. Our mirrors are not cheap knockoffs. Quantity discounts available. Shipped discretely in an unmarked package. Return address does not include any reference to see through mirrors or security products.

Ideal for hidden television, TV in the bathroom. See our eBay Store for TV mirrors. Surveillance for a store, show room, warehouse, office, daycare, or bank. Home security, nanny-cam. Door peephole. New housing projects, home improvements. Animal cages: fish tanks, bird feeders, etc. Computer case modding. Infinity mirror projects Interrogation of suspects. The perfect gift for someone who already has everything.

How does a two way mirror work? A two way mirror is a semi-transparent film of aluminum deposited on an acrylic substrate. The allows a percentage of the light to pass though while reflecting the remainder. Everyone has seen a television show or movie in which a criminal suspect is questioned while detectives watch from behind a one-way mirror. Why doesn't the "criminal suspect" see the detectives in the next room? The answer lies in the lighting of the two rooms. The room in which the glass looks like a mirror is kept very brightly lit, so that there is plenty of light to reflect back from the mirror's surface. The other room, in which the glass looks like a window, is kept dark, so there is very little light to transmit through the glass. On the criminal's side, the criminal sees his own reflection. On the detectives' side, the large amount of light coming from the criminal's side is what they see. In many ways, it's the same as if people were whispering in one room while a loud stereo played in the other. The sound of the whisper might carry into the room with the stereo, but it would be drowned out by the intensity of the music. If the lights in the room with the mirror are suddenly turned out, or the lights in the observation room suddenly turned on, then the one-way mirror becomes a window, with people in each room able to see those in the other. You can see this effect in any mirrored office building at night -- if the light is on in an office, you can see into the office just fine. What is the difference between a one way mirror and a two way mirror? They are two different terms for the same thing. A "one way" mirror is technically just a regular mirror. Many people often use the term when they really mean "two way" mirror. A one way mirror only reflects light one way--back at the viewer. A two way mirror is a mirror you can see through. In other words, light strikes the surface and goes two ways: back at you and towards the observer on the other side. Are these the same mirrors I've seen in movies and on TV? Yes, they are the exact same type. In fact, you may have been seeing mirrors we've sold to the movie studios. What advice do you have for using a two way mirror for hiding a television? We sell TV mirrors in our eBay Store. They allow twice as much light to pass through, allowing for a much better viewing experience than using a standard two way mirror. Our TV mirrors are specially designed for high performance with  hidden LCD and plasma TVs. You will want to use a television that is relatively bright, because about 50% of the light will be going through the mirror. The room should be lit with dim ambient lighting or be pitch black, to minimize glare on the surface of the mirror. Your television should be mounted flush against the mirror so there are not reflections going on between them. You will want to make sure that no water will touch the coated side, because it can cause permanent damage if left for more than a few minutes. No damage will occur if water touches the non-coated side instead. If used in a humid environment, such as a bathroom, seal the perimeter with a silicon sealant to keep the moisture out. Feel free to order a product sample from us first to see how it works before investing in a larger mirror. What's the largest size you're able to sell? 69"x126" is the largest size we are able to manufacture. Please contact us for custom size pricing and lead time. Can the mirrors be used outside? Yes. If you are using the mirror outside, you'll want it to be well-protected from the elements to prolong the life of the mirror. They can be cut to size to replace existing panes of glass (be sure to tell us if you need 1/8" or 1/4" thickness when you contact us for a quote). What should I use to clean the surface of the mirror? You can use any standard glass cleaner such as Windex. How can I buy a framed mirror of a different size? For now, we only sell standard picture frame sizes. However, it should be easy for you to get a custom frame made at a local picture frame store. Buy the mirror first before having the frame made, so that the frame can be made to fit perfectly. Does it matter which side is facing outwards? In a traditional installation, the coated side is closer to the observer and the uncoated side is closer to the people being observed. The coated side scratches easier than the uncoated side. What is the best tool to use to cut the mirrors? Our glass mirrors can be cut using standard glass cutters. You can score and break them. Do you have any tips for using them with camcorders? After the mirror coating is applied on the glass at the factory, the clear finish is sprayed over the aluminized coating, forming a lattice structure. Even though this lattice structure is small, a good camera with an auto focus may try to focus on it. When this happens, the picture is similar to looking through a screen-door. To avoid this, position the camera as close as you can to the mirror (at most 1-2 inches), but not against the mirror so the auto focus will tune-in on the images coming through the mirror rather then on the mirror itself. How much do the mirrors weigh? 1/4" Thick - 3 lbs 1 oz per sq foot (1389g)

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You are responsible for knowing and following the law when using a two way mirror. By purchasing a mirror from us, you agree that Reflective Security, LLC, and our employees are in no way liable for misuse of the mirror. All original text and graphics on this page are Copyright 2008 Reflective Security, LLC. All Rights Reserved.