Mirrors in gyms are nothing new. They create the illusion of space, help users work on exercise form, and of course are great for selfies. Here are our top tips for choosing the right mirrors.
Thickness
Not all mirrors are the same. There are varying thicknesses (usually 4mm and 6mm), colours, cuts and materials. We always recommend 6mm thick mirrors, because anything thinner is too weak. If someone drops a big weight on a floor, a thin mirror might shatter.
Material
There are two main types of mirror material- glass and acrylic (or Perspex as some people call it). Glass will give you the cleanest/truest reflection. Acrylic will provide a reflection, but it will be distorted (a bit like the funny mirrors at a circus). Acrylic also scratches easily. Choose glass if you want the best reflection.
Mirror position
Typically mirrors are placed in free weight areas, usually behind dumbbell racks. Many gym mirrors all over the world have witnessed pumped up guys and gals showing off their side triceps or double bicep pose. But there are other areas where mirrors are useful.
If your cardio equipment faces a wall, place some mirrors in front so the gym users can see their own reflection as well as the gym behind them. It will make their exercise a bit more interesting.
Another good tip is to make sure that a full mirror pane is placed behind a squat rack. This will ensure the reflection isn’t distorted (which usually happens when two mirror panes are installed next to each other).
Feature mirrors
Mirrors can create a great mood in a gym if they are coupled with lighting. A mirror can be mounted off a wall with timber battens and MDF, with LED lighting installed behind them. This will make the mirror glow and create a real ambience in the workout space.
Fore more information about gym mirrors and interiors, please get in touch - info@xlgyminteriors.com
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