In terms of actually purchasing mirror tiles already antiqued, the best thing would be to contact your local tile stockist and ask them if they could order you some in. They are quite an expensive option and most tile stores won’t keep them in stock at all times, however, most should be able to order them direct from their stockists if you request this. You can find details of your local tile stores in your local Yellow Pages or phone book.
There is also a place in Manhattan New York which offers a service where they will make any mirror look antiqued using a selection of chemicals to achieve all sorts of different looks. This shop is called Brian Greenspan Mirror and Glass.
Due to the possible cost of buying these tiles, you may wish to buy plain mirror tiles and antique them yourself. You can purchase special chemical solutions to do this yourself in numerous places including online, large hardware stores and certain specialist websites e.g. www.antiquemirrorps.com/ It is important to read the instructions carefully as it is difficult to re-silver the mirror so it is advised to start with less solution and add more until you reach the desired effect. Even plain mirror tiles can be quite expensive and so it may be worth buying a couple first to decide whether or not you like the end result that the chemical solution will give.
In the United Kingdom, there is a company called Rough Old Glass which is based in Sussex; they can make you antiqued glass to any specification and even to fit specific mirrors or locations. There website gives examples of work, prices and services as well as all relevant contact details you will need to either visit them in person or put in an order with them. www.rougholdglass.co.uk/?gclid=CO7Y4YDNg6kCFUQMfAodAzpKTA
There is also a place in Manhattan New York which offers a service where they will make any mirror look antiqued using a selection of chemicals to achieve all sorts of different looks. This shop is called Brian Greenspan Mirror and Glass.
Due to the possible cost of buying these tiles, you may wish to buy plain mirror tiles and antique them yourself. You can purchase special chemical solutions to do this yourself in numerous places including online, large hardware stores and certain specialist websites e.g. www.antiquemirrorps.com/ It is important to read the instructions carefully as it is difficult to re-silver the mirror so it is advised to start with less solution and add more until you reach the desired effect. Even plain mirror tiles can be quite expensive and so it may be worth buying a couple first to decide whether or not you like the end result that the chemical solution will give.
In the United Kingdom, there is a company called Rough Old Glass which is based in Sussex; they can make you antiqued glass to any specification and even to fit specific mirrors or locations. There website gives examples of work, prices and services as well as all relevant contact details you will need to either visit them in person or put in an order with them. www.rougholdglass.co.uk/?gclid=CO7Y4YDNg6kCFUQMfAodAzpKTA
