We are building a new house and are wondering to install Bunnings LED and normal mirrors. If anyone has them installed in their house can you please let me know about the quality and longevity of the mirror. Are they worth the price? Thanks.
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Harpreetsingh, it is fantastic to have you with us.
Congratulations on the construction of your new home, I'm sure it is a very exciting time for you and your family.
I myself have not used or installed one, however @OurPretty_LittleHome installed an https://www.bunnings.com.au/attica-900mm-frameless-led-arch-mirror_p1011893 in their recent bathroom renovation project -
Perhaps they can offer some guidance and their opinion after using there's for some time.
Alternatively, you could create your own LED mirror like @MyHotPL8 did in their project -
@AnjaK also has LED mirrors in their post here -
Hopefully our helpful members will be able to assist you with their thoughts and opinions having installed LED backlit mirrors in their own homes.
Jacob
Hi @Harpreetsingh ! We've had the Attica LED Arch Mirror in our bathroom for a while now, so here's my honest experience.
Pros: • The LED lighting is beautiful and really sets the mood. I rarely use the main ceiling light and prefer softer lighting, so this has been perfect. • The built-in anti-fog (demister) pad is fantastic. After a hot shower the centre of the mirror stays clear, which is super handy. • I love being able to switch between the different light temperatures. The warm light makes the bathroom feel cosy, while the cool light is great for doing makeup, shaving or anything where you need a brighter, clearer light. • The mirror itself has been great quality and we've had no issues with the LEDs or demister.
Cons: • The touch sensor can be a little sensitive. If you're leaning in close, it's easy to accidentally brush it with your arm or face and switch the light off. It's a bit annoying, especially if it's the only light on! • The corners are quite fragile during installation, so I'd definitely leave the protective corner protectors on until it's mounted.
One thing I'd definitely recommend thinking about before installing it: I built mine into a custom sliding shaving cabinet, so I had to mount the mirror a little higher to allow it to swing over our tall basin mixer. Because of that, the touch sensor sits almost at face height for me when I’m leaning over the vanity (I'm 5'4"), and the anti-fog pad is also higher up. After a shower I almost have to stand on my tiptoes to see myself in the demisted section! 😂 Hopefully you won’t have this issue as mine is kind of unique situation with an offset custom shaving cabinet!
I'd recommend checking exactly where the touch sensor and demister pad will sit in relation to your height before drilling into your tiles. It's a small detail, but it'll make sure you can comfortably use the majority of the mirror every day.
Overall, I'd definitely buy it again. It looks beautiful, feels high quality, and I think it's well worth the price especially compared to other places!
Hope this helps and enjoy your build!
Regards Our Pretty Little Home x
Hi @Harpreetsingh
I've never done one of these myself but it has similar issues to putting a wall mounted tv in. You need to find out the clearances behind the mirror and where the power connections are because you either have to have a power socket fitted in a place that will be hidden by the mirror or if it is a low voltage unit, you can have a cable installed to an area where you can put the power supply. You would then have to do a variation with the builder to have the electrician install the required parts or alternatively have them install a conduit and backbox so you can get the wiring installed later but the critical thing is the positioning of the outlet.
