Mirrors can be used in many practical ways to help enhance a room or office. The presence of a mirror makes a room appear larger. It can also emphasize a beautiful view or architectural feature of your office if you position it in the right way. Unfortunately, damage can occur to your mirrors whether they are vintage or rather new. Here are some forms of mirror damage that will require mirror repair in Colorado.
Oxidation or Black Spots
Moisture collected during shipping or when hung near water can cause black spots to appear on a mirror. The spots can also be from chemicals. When a mirror is stored outside or in unheated areas, the surface of it contracts and expands with the temperature change. When the mirror is hung up with no space between the wall and the mirror, there is no ventilation. Moisture, chemicals, a temperature change and ventilation ultimately cause damage to the backing. Any cleaning product or technique you might try to remove the black spots will not work because the backing of the mirror is damaged.
Cracks or chips
Cracks or chips in glass can be caused by unanticipated temperature change, vibration in the glass, or accidents. When the window is chipped or cracked, it can cause damage to the silver backing. If the mirror is cracked completely through, professional attention or replacement is needed.
Cloudiness
A window cleaned by a cleaning product that does not treat oil-based residue, it can appear cloudy. This can cause harm to the mirror’s backing. Even the correct cleaning products cannot fix the mirror at this point. Professional help is needed to replace or repair the mirror.
Cleaning methods and maintenance of the mirrors cause many of these issues. Contact the professionals at JRB Service in Colorado to get solid advice to help you keep your mirrors looking brand new.