How to fix a half-wall size bathroom mirror?

funinabox

Hello,

Anyone able to help a novice diy-er with a bit of advice. I have just done a VERY small ensuite. On the toilet and sink wall it is tiled to half-height and I would like to add a large mirror from the top of the tiles up to the ceiling with the hope of making the room feel larger.

I guess I will have to get the mirror cut to size from a glass merchant but how do I fix it to the wall. I would like to have a seamless effect without screws if possible but what sort of adhesive should I use for this and will it really be secure? More importantly is it something I can do myself? Really don't like the idea of a large mirror falling down and breaking! :eek: I have enough bad luck.

Thanks in advance for your help everyone.

funinabox

Canucklehead

Hi

Have seen quite large mirrors fixed with this

http://www.diyland.co.uk/modules/catalog/product.asp?sc_id=318&pageNum_rs_list=1&prod_id=78
Obviously the wall would need to be clean and no loose paint etc.
Corgi Guy.

Hitch

Ill second that.

ChasingButterflies

We used No More Nails (you just have to check that it is ok for bathrooms - they have loads of types - I think it might have been the exterior one)

Our mirror went up in May 1800mm x 1000mm and it is still up! lol hubby just said I have jinxed it!

I was really dubious but has done the job and a really great finish.

Hitch

The one thing to remember, is what the adhesive is based on, and will it affect the type of miror backing you have.

joannemcl

Hi

You really need to make sure the back of the mirror is safety backed. This is a simply a metal foil backing that is stuck onto the back of the mirror. This does two things.

A. If the mirror ever breaks it keeps the mirror in one piece on the wall for safety.

B. Stops the adhesive eating through the silvering on the back off the mirror and stops condensation.

The easiest way is use mirror adhesive or silicone. Put the silicone in blobs away from the edge of the mirror otherwise when you place the mirror onto the wall the adhesive will spatter out from the edges causing a mess. One silicone tub is enough for a mirror of 1000 x 1000 so use accordingly. If the mirror is on top of a sink or skirting board there is no need to keep the mirror held up as the mirror will not fall forward as the suction of the silicone/mirror adhesive will keep it in one place. If the mirror is floating ie in the middle of a wall you will need to hold it up untill the silicone dries as the mirror will slide down the wall. This can be done with two pieces of wood under the mirror, one at each end. This will hold the mirror untill the adhesive sets {24hr}. If you need further advice go to fittedmirrors.co.uk.

Ta ra

KeithP

Joannemcl, did you notice the question was asked nearly three years ago?

How long have you worked for that fittedmirrors company?

ormus

joannemcl wrote: »

Hi

You really need to make sure the back of the mirror is safety backed. This is a simply a metal foil backing that is stuck onto the back of the mirror. This does two things.

A. If the mirror ever breaks it keeps the mirror in one piece on the wall for safety.

B. Stops the adhesive eating through the silvering on the back off the mirror and stops condensation.

The easiest way is use mirror adhesive or silicone. Put the silicone in blobs away from the edge of the mirror otherwise when you place the mirror onto the wall the adhesive will spatter out from the edges causing a mess. One silicone tub is enough for a mirror of 1000 x 1000 so use accordingly. If the mirror is on top of a sink or skirting board there is no need to keep the mirror held up as the mirror will not fall forward as the suction of the silicone/mirror adhesive will keep it in one place. If the mirror is floating ie in the middle of a wall you will need to hold it up untill the silicone dries as the mirror will slide down the wall. This can be done with two pieces of wood under the mirror, one at each end. This will hold the mirror untill the adhesive sets {24hr}. If you need further advice go to spammirrors.co.uk.

Ta ra

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Kiran

This Spammirros website must be awesome, thats the second time I've seen it mentioned in half an hour.

Must remember to have a look when I need to waste 30 seconds of my life!