Improve the Look of Your Vanity With Decorative Glass Film

When you're looking to improve your vanity's appearance, decorative glass film is one of your best options. You can place it on your vanity's mirrors to enhance their appearance and make your vanity one of the most attractive pieces of furniture in your home. Unlike expensive and difficult to install glass panels, vanity mirror films provide you with a cost-effective choice that gives a mirror the luxurious appearance of a custom-cut glass panel.

Find out more about what decorative glass film is and its many benefits. If you're interested in using vanity mirror films, you may also want to know more about some of the best films and ways you can apply them to your vanity.

Vanity Decoration Ideas

What Is Decorative Glass Film?

Many people use decorative glass films to cover glass, making it look more attractive. You can find these films in different styles, such as translucent films and opaque films. Additionally, some films feature patterns or colors to help you customize a glass surface in any way you want. These films are similar to cling wrap, as they come in rolls and feature a thin wrapping material you can attach to a glass surface once you unroll them.

Decorative glass film is made out of a specialty type of vinyl, separating it from other kinds of vinyl film. This kind of vinyl features material designed to attach to glass for a long time. Many of these films also feature a self-adhesive sticky backing to make it easy for a user to attach it to glass, simply smoothing it into place after positioning it in the desired location.

Many DIYers and business owners like to place these films on windows, doors, storefronts and mirrors. Additionally, a decorative film allows you to change your vanity's look without replacing the furniture or changing the theme of the room. As a result, you can make your vanity look more regal, fun or professional at a whim.

Why Add Decorative Glass Film to Your Vanity's Mirrors?

When you want to make your vanity more attractive and refined, decorative glass film is an exceptional choice. You probably see and use your vanity all the time, so what's better than making it look even more beautiful? The many designs and shapes you can cut from vinyl help you craft something unique to your aesthetic, helping you make your vanity feel like yours just a little bit more. Along with how these films improve your vanity's appearance, they also help you improve a room's atmosphere.

Benefits of Using Decorative Glass Film on Your Vanity

Decorative glass films are perfect for vanities, as they come with several advantages over custom-cut glass. Unlike etched or colored glass, you can easily customize, install and remove vanity mirror film. Additionally, it's much more cost-effective compared to custom glass panels. All of these benefits combine to make vanity mirror films a great option for DIYers looking to upgrade their vanities with attractive designs and colors.

Here are some other benefits of decorative glass films:

Customizable: Making your vanity look unique and personalized to your aesthetic is easy with vanity glass film. These films are available in many different colors and patterns, allowing you to find the best-looking film for your creative vision. Additionally, you can cut them into various shapes and designs to fully customize the look of a vanity's mirror.
Attractive appearance: Since you can customize decorative glass films with attractive designs, you can use vinyl film to improve your mirror's appearance. Additionally, there are multiple types of film to choose from, helping you select one that fits your vanity's overall look. Due to their resemblance to cut or etched glass, they instantly enhance your vanity mirror's appearance as soon as you apply it.
Simple installation: Installing vanity mirror film from top brands is easy. Their self-adhesive backing and easy-to-follow instructions make it possible for anyone to apply them without the need for professional installation. This simple installation process means you can apply the film quickly, and you can feel confident they'll look great for a long time. Additionally, fast installation means you have more time for other projects.
Removable: Alongside being easy to install, these films are simple to remove. All you have to is peel off the vinyl film, and you'll reveal the mirror underneath without any residue left over. Since removal is so easy, you can quickly swap out older films for newer ones, allowing you to change your style at a whim. If you want to add a specific design for a short period, such as for an event or holiday season, these films are perfect.
Cost-effective: Compared to custom glass panels, vanity mirror films are very cost-effective. While custom glass can be expensive to order and install, vinyl films come at a much lower cost. These films provide the same great look of custom glass, allowing you to enhance the appearance of vanity mirrors at a fraction of the price and open your budget up to more projects.

Best Types of Decorative Glass Film

While you look for the best decorative glass film for your next project, you may be interested in two of the highest-quality films on the market today: ORACAL^® 8510 Etched Decorative Glass Film and ORACAL^® 8710 Dusted Decorative Glass Film. These options utilize clear adhesive to make installation easy using either dry or wet application methods depending on your preferences.

Since you can apply these vinyl films to flat surfaces or concave, convex and compound curves, they're perfect for a vanity mirror, no matter its design. Both films feature a matte satin finish to give them a more luxurious, refined appearance. They're also designed for easy weeding, allowing you to cut intricate designs and fulfill your creative vision.

ORACAL^® 8510: This film is 3 mils thick and features gold etching to resemble the appearance of cut, sandblasted or etched glass. The gold etching makes it an especially opulent film to place on a vanity. You can also purchase it in two face textures: medium-smooth or coarse. These two options allow you to select a film fitting the right texture for your vision. This film is especially durable and resistant to salt spray, UV rays, various temperatures and humidity, so it's perfect for a vanity.
ORACAL^® 8710: This film is 2.75 mils thick and comes with a dusted design to look like etched glass. The dusted film is perfect for applications where you want a more traditional-looking vanity but also works well for modern designs. The film comes in a dusted translucent gray color, which you can cut and weed easily, producing attractive graphics or lettering. Many users prefer to install this film using a wet application method, so they have more time to position it on a mirror perfectly.

You can cut either of these films with an electric cutting machine to make attractive imagery or lettering. They're also rated for seven years of outdoor durability, meaning they'll likely last indoors longer. Their clear, solvent-based adhesive makes installation easy and prevents the film from damaging your glass during removal. When you purchase either of these films, you can choose from multiple size options, helping you select a film fitting the scope of your project.

Vanity Decoration Ideas

When you want to start a vanity decoration project, you may not know where to begin. Luckily, many DIYers have already used these films to great effect, with endless ideas available you can put your spin on. You may want to keep it simple by going with a border trim or your initials, or you can choose something more extensive like an inspirational quote or a full mirror film.

If you're looking for vanity mirror film ideas, check out some of these popular options for placing glass film on a vanity:

Border trim: If you want to beautify your mirror, you can place film around the edges of the mirror to create an attractive trim, framing the clear glass in the middle. Some DIYers like to place trim around the edge of the entire mirror, while others place it only in corners. In either option, the border trim accents the vanity's appearance, making it more interesting to look at and adding a personal touch.
Inspirational quotes: Many DIYers love to cut vinyl films into custom quotations they'll enjoy reading every time they sit down at their vanity. These quotes can help you get ready to seize the day or provide you with a positive message to help shift your mindset. Enhance the visual appeal with attractive fonts for the letters and beautiful trims around the quotations.
Initials or names: Claim your vanity with a glass film displaying your name or initials. You can use ornate or whimsical fonts to increase the visual appeal of your initials, and you can choose the right size, with the letters as small or large as you want. Many children enjoy designing and placing their initials or names on their vanities, making this use of vinyl films a fun family project.
Goals or New Year's resolutions: If you want an extra push on your New Year's resolutions or love to keep your goals at the forefront of your mind, you can turn the vinyl film into a list that lays out your top goals. Since you can easily install and remove these films, you can place short-term goals, like those you want to complete in a month, or long-term goals, such as those you want to achieve in a year.
Central graphics and imagery: If you don't use your vanity mirror much and like it more for aesthetic reasons, you can install decorative films in the center of the mirror. You can even cover the entire mirror with a piece of vinyl film. Creative DIYers often cut strategic, attractive designs in their decorative glass film to reveal the glass underneath, adding to the overall visual appeal of the mirror and creating a truly custom look.

How to Install Glass Film on Your Vanity

Applying glass film on your vanity is easy. As long as you follow a set of simple steps, you can install professional-looking glass films on your vanity all on your own. When you prepare your vanity film, you'll only have to use a few other tools, such as a device to cut your vinyl, a cleaning solution, a squeegee or credit card and a wetting solution if you're using a wet application method. With so few steps and materials required, many DIYers install beautiful vanity mirror films in only a few minutes.

Check out the following steps for properly installing glass film on your vanity:

Clean the mirror: Before you install glass film, it's crucial you first clean it. Dirty glass can cause the vinyl not to attach to the glass properly, and any dirty sections could be visible through the film. To clean the vanity mirror, use a mixture of water and basic soap to wipe any dirt or grime from the surface.
Cut window film: Once the mirror is clean, cut your glass film in a size that's a bit larger than what you actually need for your project. Later, you'll remove this excess material.
Remove backing: With your film cut in the shape you desire, peel off the film's adhesive-protection backing.
Spray wetting solution: If you're installing the film via a wet application, spray your wetting solution onto the exposed adhesive backing. For a dry application, you can skip this step.
Stick the film to the glass: Hold the film over the glass where you plan to attach it. Once you have the film in the right position, you're ready to attach it to the surface. Ensure your backing is wet for wet applications, as the wet solution prevents the film from sticking firmly at the beginning. Since it won't stick immediately, you have more time to reposition the film and find the best location. For a dry application, stick the film to the glass without wetting the backing.
Remove excess trim: With the film applied to the mirror, trim away the excess material. Cut along the edges of the vinyl in your desired shape and size.
Flatten ripples or bubbles: After you've applied the film and removed any extra trim, use a credit card or squeegee to push any ripples and bubbles out of the film. To remove them correctly, begin in the middle of the film, pushing the squeegee or credit card towards the film's edges. By doing this, you'll ensure your film is smooth and looks great.

Choose Rvinyl for Your Decorative Film Needs

If you're ready to add beautiful glass film to your vanity, turn to Rvinyl. We're proud to carry some of the best vinyl films on the market, with many films designed for easy application to glass surfaces, such as a vanity mirror. When you purchase vinyl films from us, you can be confident in your investment, as they come with a three-year warranty covering fading, peeling and cracking. With our extensive inventory of vinyl, you're sure to find the right product for your needs.

Browse our decorative glass film options today. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.