Hanging mirror on inside of door - velcro coins.

Ant555

Im looking to hang a full length mirror on the inside of a door and was wondering if this product would do the job.
The mirror is 4Kg and these heavy duty velcro coins are rated at 2Kg so does that mean that I could use four of them, one at each corner, and the load should probably be ok?

ie in theory, should four of these be able to hold around 8Kg and im well in spec as the pictures only show really lightweight items being held in place

https://www.screwfix.com/p/velcro-brand-black-heavy-duty-stick-on-coins-6-pieces/32960#BVQAWidgetID

Thanks

Sandtree

Probably, just be ready for the bad luck if it isnt. Your biggest risk is going to be someone slamming the door when the forces acting are no longer just a vertical downwards oblique to the pads which is where the rating will have come from. 

Have used similar before and whilst the weight was well within the limit the adhesive failed to adhere properly and it fell after a few weeks. Glass didnt break but it scared the hell out of me at 3am in the morning.

cpbackhouse

I've used the larger 3M Command Strips to do exactly this on my door.
They worked really well and has the added bonus of being removable without causing any damage to paint etc.

Ant555

cpbackhouse said:

I've used the larger 3M Command Strips to do exactly this on my door.
They worked really well and has the added bonus of being removable without causing any damage to paint etc.

Thanks - the command strips look more flimsy than these discs in the pictures however they seem to be rated at up to 7kg so obviously some serious sticking power.
Ill take a look.

Ebe_Scrooge

My worry with these type of products is always the adhesive.  Velcro is very strong - surprisingly strong, in fact - when you're talking about the strength of the actual velcro-to-velcro joint (well, let's be correct - "hook and loop fastener", Velcro is a trademark lol).  But the weak link in the chain is always going to be how strongly the pads are "glued" to the door and to the mirror.  I'm probably being over-cautious, but that's my two-penn'orth for what it's worth.

Ant555

Ebe_Scrooge said:

My worry with these type of products is always the adhesive. 

Thats a very good point - I might put some sort of small batten at the bottom just to take a bit of the load off.

I can see this is turning into a 'whole of Sunday' job for a man with my DIY skills and confidence (was hoping to bash a few velcro coins on there and bask in the glory of a completed job)

Ebe_Scrooge

Ant555 said:

Ebe_Scrooge said:

My worry with these type of products is always the adhesive. 

Thats a very good point - I might put some sort of small batten at the bottom just to take a bit of the load off.

I can see this is turning into a 'whole of Sunday' job for a man with my DIY skills and confidence (was hoping to bash a few velcro coins on there and bask in the glory of a completed job)

To be honest, a full-length mirror is going to weigh a reasonable amount.  Add to that the opening and closing of the door, you're asking a lot from Velcro pads.  And if it does fall off, it's going to be a right pain, particularly if it breaks.

If it were me, I'd put a couple of suitably-sized screws in the door, and hang it from them.  Then a couple of the Velcro pads on the bottom corners, just to stop it moving.  So the screws take the weight, and the Velcro at the bottom just stop any movement - no real weight-bearing needed.  It shouldn't be difficult.

Ant555

Thanks - decision made.

Im going for this one from Argos, apart from the fact its really inexpensive,  it comes complete with screw fixings (not the prettiest fixings judging by the picture but its hidden for most of the time)

Ill probably back up with the velcro coins.

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8364920?clickSR=slp:term:frameless%20mirror:1:161:1

Thanks to all.

[Deleted User]

We have a glass mirror on the inside of a door and have used the correct mirror fittings, that screw in. Not sure I would trust to glue and velcro.

Say that comes off near or on your feet.

twopenny

Good idea.

I've done 2 full length mirrors. One inside a cupboard door I used brass mirror plates and that did well. Only I saw it and I soon forgot.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/plain-mirror-plates-electro-brass-38-x-38-x-38mm-10-pack/13114?tc=RB7&ds_kid=92700048793290424&ds_rl=1249413&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI69Gny7aO9AIVz9_tCh1SRQCPEAQYASABEgKBjPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

This time on dry wall I used picture hangers in the wall, eye hooks and picture wire on the back. Then I put a couple of good nails underneath to take the weight. I've done that with each of the mirrors on dry wall. They don't show and give me peace of mind.

Ganga

Ant555 said:

Thanks - decision made.

Im going for this one from Argos, apart from the fact its really inexpensive,  it comes complete with screw fixings (not the prettiest fixings judging by the picture but its hidden for most of the time)

Ill probably back up with the velcro coins.

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8364920?clickSR=slp:term:frameless%20mirror:1:161:1

Thanks to all.

How are you going to attach the plastic fittings to the door ? is it solid wood or hollow internal type.