Do you tile around a mirror with polished edge in a bathroom or put the mirror on the tiles?

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We are receiving two different bits of advice. The glass supplier says tile around, the mirror is thick - the builder, who is very good, says put it on the tiles as we may change our mind in the future about wanting it there.

Who's right? And if it goes on the tiles, what do they use?

And - is there great variation between mirrors with polished edges or are they much the muchness?

I suppose either would work, but I would go for mirror over tiles

Although is is one of the swanky lit mirrors?? Maybe that would be better on the wall and tiled up to?

Tile around - looks very posh. I think it would look weird stuck on top.

You can do either, if you tile around the mirror it is more difficult to replace if there is an accident or if the mirror deteriorates. You should dry the mirror if it steams up and not spray aerosols near it.

I would put the mirror on top of the tiles, you can have a mirror with a polished edge screwed to the tiles with mirror headed screws, or a framed mirror, or a cupboard with a mirrored front.

There can be a lot of difference in the quality of mirrors, the reflective coating, the purity of the glass, the flatness of the glass. The thickness of the glass.

You can buy some that don't steam up.

I did work for a bathroom fitting company.

Wow, so quick! So helpful.

We don't want a mirrored cupboard. We're having a cupboard built. The mirror is 6mm thick, which is why the guy thinks it should be tiled around...Lynli, does that change your opinion? I've never heard of mirror headed screws...what are they? I'd rather not see screws.

What else should I be asking about the quality of the glass?

For the past year I've been using a hand mirror! That's how sophisticated I am - and I have yet to own a full length mirror and I'm 42! [shame]

I would prefer mirror on top. One day it will break or silvering be damaged and it will be very difficult to replace if tiled flush. And I prefer a tilting mirror to accomodate different height people sitting or standing. But it sounds like you've got it now.

Mirror fixing screws have a plastic support behind the mirror, to reduce risk of cracking the glass when you tighten the screw., and a screw-in or pop-on chromed dome to go over the top of the screw for elegance. Or bras or gold plated covers if you prefer.

You can also get mirror cradeling fixings for mirrors without holes. The top one slides up so the mirror can be lifted off.

for example

or this sort

We have a mirror that is surrounded by tiles. Looks lovely.