One-Way Observation Mirror Glass
One-Way Observation Mirror Glass
Half-silvered observation glass — mirror on the bright side, transparent from the dim side. For police interview rooms, retail security, broadcast studios and discreet observation environments.
Trent Glass One-Way Observation Mirror Glass is a partially-reflective coated glass that appears as a mirror from the bright side and as transparent glass from the dim side. The effect depends on a lighting differential between the two spaces — typically a ratio of 10:1 or higher. Supplied as toughened safety glass or laminated for noise-rated walls.
Key Features
- Half-silvered metallic coating on the observation face — typically 50%/50% reflectance/transmittance
- Effect depends on lighting differential (observer side dim, subject side brightly lit)
- Available toughened to BS EN 12150 or laminated to BS EN 14449
- Acoustic isolation laminate option (Rw up to 38 dB) for confidential interviews
- Anti-fingerprint anti-tarnish coating on the mirrored surface
- Custom cut to your aperture; framed or frameless
Ideal Applications
- Police interview and identification rooms
- Retail loss-prevention observation booths
- Broadcast and TV studios (control room windows)
- Casino and gaming-floor observation
- Educational observation rooms (clinical training, child psychology)
- Corporate focus-group and market-research rooms
- Security cameras (concealment behind mirrored panel)
- Discreet residential viewing (private members’ clubs)
Technical Specifications
- Glass: 6, 8, 10 or 12 mm toughened; or 6+6 mm laminated for acoustic
- Coating: vacuum-sputtered metallic (chromium or aluminium-based)
- Reflectance / transmittance: nominally 50%/50% (10:1 lighting differential gives full mirror effect)
- Edge finish: polished or arrissed to your spec
- Maximum panel size: 2400 × 3600 mm
- Compliance: BS EN 12150 toughened; BS EN 14449 laminated; CE / UKCA marked
- Lead time: 4–6 weeks from sign-off