The Chengtai Journal
Field notes from the mirror factory
Explore LED mirror design, manufacturing, quality control, certifications, and sourcing tips from Chengtai Mirror, a professional LED mirror factory.
6 stories
01SourcingJune 11, 20265 min read
Bathroom Mirror Glass Selection Guide: Aluminum, Silver & 5mm Copper-Free Silver Mirror Glass
02DesignMay 12, 20266 min read
The quiet science of a flattering mirror light
Colour temperature, CRI, and the difference between a mirror you check and one you trust. A short field guide to specifying light that reads skin honestly.
03CraftApril 22, 20265 min read
Inside the coating line: how glass becomes a mirror
Silvering, copper, two coats of protective paint — a walk down the line where float glass turns reflective.
04CraftMarch 11, 20264 min read
Why we set every mirror edge by hand
A polished edge is the one detail you feel before you see it. A note on the slow step we refuse to automate.
05SourcingFebruary 24, 20266 min read
Specifying IP ratings for steam-heavy bathrooms
IP44 or IP54? What the numbers mean, where they matter, and how to write them into a purchase order.
06DesignFebruary 10, 20265 min read
The return of the arched mirror
Why the soft top is back in hospitality and residential alike — and how to keep it from looking like a trend.