Protect People. Prevent Injury. Comply with Code.
Mirrors are beautiful and functional—but in high-traffic or public spaces, they must also be safe. Mirror safety backing is a protective film applied to the back of a mirror to prevent dangerous shattering if the glass breaks. At Centennial Glass, we apply code-compliant safety backing to custom-cut commercial mirrors in-house—ensuring your installations meet the highest safety and building code standards.
Installing mirrors in a public, institutional, or commercial space?
Safety You Can’t See But Can Count On
Mirror safety backing helps protect people from injury due to broken glass, making it a critical feature in:
- Public and shared washrooms
- Fitness centres and yoga studios
- Schools, colleges, and daycare centres
- Hospitals, clinics, and medical buildings
- Retail stores, restaurants, and hotel facilities
This thin, high-strength vinyl film holds broken mirror fragments together, reducing risk and enabling safe removal.
What We Offer
Professional Safety Backing Application
- Applied to the rear surface of any mirror before installation
- Strong adhesive prevents glass separation upon breakage
- Fully compliant with Ontario Building Code and industry safety standards
Compatible Mirror Types
- Clear, bronze, grey, and low-iron mirrors
- Bevelled or polished edge mirrors
- Mirrors for walls, cabinetry, or custom framing
Ideal for High-Traffic Installations
- Washroom mirror walls in commercial and public buildings
- Gym mirrors exposed to impact or weight areas
- Dressing room mirrors and multi-residential facilities
Want custom-cut and backed mirrors?
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Common Applications
- Condos, office towers, and residential lobbies
- Government and civic buildings
- Schools, childcare facilities, and universities
- Hotel guest rooms and common areas
- Public washrooms and locker rooms
We provide both fabrication and installation for safety-backed mirrors—ensuring a perfect fit, secure mounting, and full compliance with building and safety codes.
Why Choose Centennial Glass?
- Ottawa’s trusted mirror supplier and safety expert since 1967
- Mirrors custom-cut and backed in-house for quality and precision
- Installed by experienced commercial technicians
- Meets OBC safety glass requirements for public and commercial use
- Trusted by institutional, healthcare, and hospitality clients
Unsure whether your project requires safety backing?
- Tempered Glass
- Laminated Glass
- DFI Glass Coatings
- Annealed Glass
- Acid Etching
- Low Iron Glass
- Monolithic Glass
- Insulated Glass
- Fire Resistant Glass
- Low e Glass
- Spandrel Glass
- Specialty Glass
- Single Pane
- Double Pane
- Triple Pane
- Acoustic Glazing
- Translucent Glazing
- Bird Friendly Glass
- Plexiglass
- Fire Rated Glass
- Fire Rated Doors and Glass
- Mirrors
- Glass Edgework
- Glass Shape
- Glass Bevelling
- Glass Milling & Drilling
- Mirror Safety Backing
Behind Every Great Mirror Is the Right Protection.
Centennial Glass applies commercial-grade mirror safety backing to ensure your installations look great and meet safety codes. From locker rooms to luxury spas, we help protect people and property without compromising design.
- Call 613-738-9500
- Visit Our Showroom at 8–855 Industrial Avenue Ottawa ON K1G 4L4
- Request a contractor quote