Custom Glass

Custom Mirrors & Glass Railings in Metro Detroit

A wall-to-wall mirror makes a room feel twice its size, and a glass railing turns a staircase into the centerpiece. We match you with our network glass specialist for custom mirror and railing work that is cut to fit and built to code.

Typical range: $500–$6000 per project

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Mirrors and glass railings sit at opposite ends of the same trade: one is a thin decorative sheet, the other is a structural assembly that has to stop a person from falling. Both reward precision and punish guesswork. A vanity mirror cut a hair too long will not seat between the sconces; a glass railing engineered without the right deflection and anchoring is a code violation and a genuine safety risk. That range is why this finishing work runs through a dedicated glass specialist in our network, who handles the delicate and the load-bearing with equal care.

On the mirror side, the glass specialist fabricates wall-to-wall vanity mirrors, polished or beveled edges, framed and frameless gym and dance mirrors, and back-painted glass. On the railing side, they install standoff, base-shoe, and post-and-clamp glass systems for stairs, landings, lofts, and decks — each engineered for code-required load and deflection and anchored into real structure. It is the high-end detail that makes an open staircase or a renovated bath look architect-finished.

What’s included

  • Field measurement to the finished wall, opening, or stair run
  • Tempered or laminated glass sized and edge-worked for the application
  • Mirror edging — flat-polish, pencil, or bevel — to your spec
  • Glass-railing system selected for code load and deflection
  • Standoffs, base shoe, or posts anchored into framing or structure
  • Mirror mastic plus mechanical clips for safe, flush mounting
  • Cutouts for sconces, outlets, and fixtures as needed

A glass railing is life-safety hardware, not decor — it has to pass code for load and deflection and anchor into real structure. Our specialist engineers each system to spec and carries the insurance that structural glass work requires, while still cutting a vanity mirror to the millimeter.

How it works

Measure the space

A glazier measures the wall or stair run, confirms what structure sits behind the finish, and notes fixtures, outlets, or posts that the glass has to work around.

Engineer & specify

For railings, the system is chosen to meet code load and deflection; for mirrors, the thickness, edge style, and mounting method are locked to the application.

Fabricate the glass

Mirror or tempered/laminated panels are cut, edges are polished or beveled, and any holes, notches, or cutouts are bored before delivery.

Anchor the supports

Railing standoffs, base shoe, or posts are fastened into framing or the structural deck; mirror clips and backing are positioned for a flush, secure set.

Install & verify

Glass is set, leveled, and secured, then a railing is push-tested for rigidity or a mirror is checked for flush seating and clean reveals.

Custom Mirrors & Glass Railings: common questions

Do glass railings have to meet building code?
Yes, and it is not optional. Guards and railings have to resist a specified load and limit how far the glass deflects under pressure, and the glass itself must be tempered or laminated safety glass. The specialist specifies a system engineered to meet those requirements and anchors it into structure, which is exactly why this is not a job for improvised brackets.
How big can a single mirror be?
Larger than most people expect — wall-to-wall vanity and gym mirrors are routinely fabricated in big single sheets, with the practical limit set by what can be safely transported and carried into the room. For very large walls the glazier may seam two panels with a tight, deliberate joint. The field measurement determines the largest piece your space and access allow.
Can you cut a mirror around my sconces and outlets?
Yes. The specialist bores holes and notches for wall sconces, switches, and outlets so the mirror sits flat against the wall and the fixtures pass cleanly through. Those cutouts are measured and made at the shop on tempered or annealed mirror as appropriate — never improvised on site against a finished wall.
What glass is used for railings — is it safe if it breaks?
Railings use tempered or, more often, laminated safety glass precisely so a failure is not dangerous. Tempered glass crumbles into blunt pieces instead of shards, and laminated glass holds together on an interlayer even when cracked, so a damaged panel stays in place as a guard. The specialist selects the right type for the location and the code requirement.

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