Hospitality mirror rollouts fail for boring reasons: a certification that does not match the local code, a spare-part plan that does not exist, or a defog element that dies before the warranty period ends.
Lock these before you place the PO
- IP rating per zone — IP44 for wall-mounted mirrors outside the splash area; higher if inside the enclosure.
- Switch type — touch switches look premium but need a sealed membrane in wet rooms.
- Voltage and plug — hard-wired vs plug-in changes the electrician cost per room, multiplied by room count.
- Spare parts — order 2–3% extra units plus replacement heating pads. Downtime in an occupied room is far more expensive than the spare.
- Documentation pack — CE/UL reports, installation drawings and warranty terms, delivered digitally before shipping.
Why mixed containers work
Most hotel projects need more than one mirror size. A supplier who accepts mixed models in a single container lets you keep MOQ per model low while still filling the container — that is usually the difference between a pilot order and a rollout order.