To learn how to hang a wall mirror with cleats or adhesive scroll down.
How to hang a mirror on a wall with glue.
While framed mirrors can be hung in the same way as picture frames you ll use a different set of approaches to hang a frameless mirror.
Another is to glue the mirror to the wall with a special adhesive.
Frameless mirrors attach to a wall with mirror clips or special glue known as mirror mastic.
Large frameless mirrors often used in bathrooms require adhesive and support to hold them to a wall rather than the j clips used on smaller.
One option is to use mirror clips.
Step 3 apply glue to the mirror.
If you re not hanging the mirror on a stud you may want to insert a wall anchor with the hook for extra support.
Load the the special mirror glue into the caulk gun and apply it to the back of the mirror being careful not to put the glue too close to the edge of the wall side of the mirror.
Hold the mirror in place just over the.
Many designers prefer mastic instead of clips because the edges of the mirror are not interrupted.
Step 4 fix the mirror to the wall.
Apply mirror adhesive to the back of the mirror and or to the wall following the manufacturer s instructions.
Apply the glue on the mirror back at least 1 inch in from the mirror s outer edge.
Finally hang the mirror on the hook and adjust it so it s straight.
Run a bead of glue all the way around the mirror along with several beads in its middle.
How to hang a frameless mirror using adhesive.
Mark the location of the mirror then stage the mirror close to its final position.