Bathroom mirror woes

Rosa_Damascena

sew_what said:

I'd go back to your supplier- the mirror should not be like that after only 8 months!

I actually bought the mirror back in 2001 and kept it in storage under tissue and giant bubble wrap for that duration. It was still perfect when it went up though. 

Rosa_Damascena

koalakoala said:

Is it faulty? I’ve had bathroom mirrors for years and never had a problem

Must be! I agree mirrors last forever if properly installed and looked after.

I think I need to chalk this one down to experience. 

andyhop

Probably the acetone in the adhesive eating into the mirror film . I wouldn’t use sticky pads , mirror adhesive with a prop/ wedge /tape overnight until cured 

to remove , cheese wire will sharp remove it in one piece 

Rosa_Damascena

andyhop said:

Probably the acetone in the adhesive eating into the mirror film . I wouldn’t use sticky pads , mirror adhesive with a prop/ wedge /tape overnight until cured 

to remove , cheese wire will sharp remove it in one piece 

Now this is intriguing. Cured?

bob_a_builder

Cured ?

Bit like silicon - but without the mirror backing damaging chemicals

"This mirror adhesive from Evo-Stik is a specially formulated MS Polymer which is permanently elastic, designed for bonding all sizes of mirror safely. A bonded mirror is safer because there is no risk of large pieces of glass falling, in the event of breakage. Adjustable with high initial grab Permanently elastic for increased durability"

https://www.diy.com/departments/evo-stik-solvent-free-light-grey-mirror-adhesive-290ml/258754_BQ.prd

grumbler

bob_a_builder said:

 A bonded mirror is safer because there is no risk of large pieces of glass falling, in the event of breakage. Adjustable with high initial grab Permanently elastic for increased durability"

And a real pain in the !!!!!! if you want to remove it.

Personally, I prefer two-way fixing methods, if possible, not one-way.

Rosa_Damascena

I thought I would offer an update. The new bathroom has been largely left unused, but the mirror has developed an interesting pattern of blotches (circled in red to assist):



I have come to my own conclusion, but am interested in the opinions on this board.

casper_gutman

My guess is that the damaged areas correspond to the blobs of adhesive used for mounting the mirror. Solvent form the adhesive has damaged the silvering on the back of the mirror, which will unfortunately never be the same again. ☹️