Everyone knows that mirrors are breakable. But when the mirror that matches your bedroom set or the wall-sized glass in your bathroom becomes damaged, you can really feel at a loss.

That’s why we specialize in home glass repair and replacement to restore your mirrors to their like-new condition. Keep in mind that repairing chipped or cracked mirrors is not something that is recommended, as the repair is usually visible. Our team will typically advise replacing the glass for the best possible design.

Explore the following topics to learn how to fix cracked mirrors and when to call a professional service:

How to disguise a cracked mirror
When to call a professional
Why mirror replacement is necessary
Choose your local glass doctor to fix cracked mirrors

How to Disguise a Crack in a Mirror

Having a broken mirror is not something that anyone wants. Thankfully, there are methods you can try to fix the glass or disguise the problem yourself.

Here are several ways to cover up a cracked mirror:

Use a floral arrangement or vase to cover up chips in the corner or cracks along the lower half of the mirror. This helpful tip will hide the issue and add some decor to your space.
Painting over the crack is also an option, as long as it doesn’t affect the visibility of the reflection. You can paint a border around the edges, or a simple design that extends to cover the crack.
Cut and glue a tile or glass border of your choiceto hide the crack, which works particularly well along the top or bottom of a

Keep in mind that these solutions may be temporary fixes and should be addressed sooner than later to prevent further damage.

When to Call a Professional

Although you may want to try DIY mirror repair, disguising the crack may not be an easy fix. We encourage you to have an expert evaluate your mirrors to find the best possible solution for you.

Glass Doctor has more than 250 locations nationwide and has been replacing all kinds of glass, including mirrors and other custom glass, since 1962.

Find a Glass Doctor location near you to get started!

Why Mirror Replacement is Necessary

Since cracked mirrors are rarely completely repairable, it’s important to find a replacement that is both functional and stylish. Glass Doctor can create a custom replacement for mirrors that cannot be fixed. Our glass experts will answer your questions and work with you to select a mirror that fits your needs.

Our glass specialists are more than willing to work with your schedule and provide responsive customer service, high-quality workmanship, and upfront pricing to determine the best fix for your mirror.

Choose Glass Doctor to Fix Your Cracked Mirrors

Our certified glass professionals not only have the expertise and knowledge necessary to complete the job, but can also replace any type of custom mirror, including: