Mirror safety backing film
Safety backing film holds the glass together if a mirror breaks, reducing the risk of injury. Recommended for wardrobes, gyms, bathrooms and any large or low-level mirror.
What is mirror safety backing film?
Safety backing film is a strong, clear or white polymer film bonded to the back of a mirror. If the mirror is struck hard enough to break, the film holds the broken pieces together instead of letting sharp shards fall.
A mirror with safety backing film can be tested to EN 12600, the European impact test for safety glass, which makes it suitable for doors and other critical locations. That is why it is widely used on sliding wardrobe doors, gym and dance studio walls, and mirrors in schools, hotels and public buildings.
Safety backing film is applied in the factory after the mirror is cut and edged, so it covers the whole back surface evenly. It is compatible with mirror-safe adhesives used for fixing.
Safety backing film specification
- Polymer safety film bonded to the mirror back
- Tested to EN 12600 impact classes
- Suitable for 4 and 6 mm mirror
- Compatible with mirror-safe adhesives
- Applied to silver, tinted and decorative mirror
How we apply safety backing film
- Order the mirror. Choose size, thickness and edges as normal.
- Cut and edge. The mirror is cut and finished first.
- Apply the film. Safety backing film is laminated evenly across the back.
- Deliver. The mirror is ready to fit with adhesive or clips.
When do you need safety backing film?
We recommend safety backing film for mirrored wardrobe doors, mirrors in gyms, dance studios and changing rooms, mirrors that reach close to the floor, and any large mirror in a home with children.
For commercial and public buildings, safety-backed mirrors are often specified for compliance. If you are unsure, adding safety backing film is a low-cost way to make any mirror safer.
Typical uses for safety backing film
- Sliding wardrobe doors
- Gym and dance studio mirror walls
- Bathroom and changing room mirrors
- Floor-length and leaning mirrors
- Mirrors in schools and hotels
Safety backing film FAQs
Does safety film stop a mirror breaking?
No, but it holds the broken glass together, which greatly reduces the risk of injury.
Can safety film be added to an existing mirror?
It is best applied in the factory before fitting. Removing an installed mirror to add film is rarely practical.
Is safety backing film visible?
No. It is on the back of the mirror and cannot be seen from the front.
Can I glue a safety-backed mirror to the wall?
Yes, using an adhesive compatible with the film. We can advise on suitable products.