Systems and methods for integrated frame mirror
Disclosed embodiments include systems and methods for making an integral frame mirror having a reflective layer with a first perimeter, a glass layer positioned on top of the reflective layer wherein the glass layer has a second perimeter that extends beyond the first perimeter of the reflective layer, and a integral frame positioned in between the first perimeter of the reflective layer and the second perimeter of the glass layer.
1 . A method of making an integral frame mirror, the method comprising:
removing a portion of a reflective layer on the rear side of a mirror, wherein the removed portion extends substantially around a perimeter of the mirror; and
applying a decoration within the removed portion of the reflective layer.
2 . The method of claim 1 wherein the step of removing the portion of the reflective layer further comprises mechanically abrading a portion of the reflective layer from the rear side of the mirror.
3 . The method of claim 1 wherein the step of removing the portion of the reflective layer further comprises chemically removing a portion of the reflective layer from the rear side of the mirror.
4 . The method of claim 1 wherein the step of removing the portion of the reflective layer further comprises thermally removing a portion of the reflective layer from the rear side of the mirror.
5 . The method of claim 1 wherein the step of applying a decoration comprises applying paint.