For a sleek look that will match any type of decor, frameless mirrors can be incorporated throughout your home.Framed mirrors can be hung in the same way as picture frames, but there are different ways to hang a mirror.One of the options is to glue the mirror to the wall with a special glue.
Step 1: Place the mirror on the wall where you want it to hang.
The mirror should be placed against the wall.Use a pencil to mark the top and bottom corners.Place the mirror out of the way by removing it from the wall.It will be easier with the help of another person who can hold the mirror in place.It is best to use clips for small mirrors.J-channels or Z-clips can be used in place of regular clips to support more weight.
Step 2: Make sure the mirror hangs straight by using a level.
You can use a spirit level to draw straight lines across the wall based on the corner markings you made.Look at the bubble in the tube if you want to use a spirit level.The edge is straight if it is equal in spacing between the two black center lines.The angle of the level should be adjusted until the bubble is in the center.
Step 3: Make sure the wall is flat.
A bumpy wall can cause a mirror to shatter.To find bumps, slide a straight-edged board that is longer than the mirror over the wall.If you want to try a straight piece of lumber, use a yardstick.It will rock over the bumps.Sand the spots with a pencil.The easiest and fastest method is power sanders.You can wrap the wood block with a piece of paper.
Step 4: Place the studs in the wall.
There are wooden support beams behind most interior walls in homes.There is an automatic stud finder on the wall.To mark the edges of the stud where you plan to hang the mirror, use a pencil.You can approximate the location of the studs by tapping on the wall if you don't have a stud finder.The taps between the studs will sound hollow.If at least one clip can be screwed into a stud, shift the mirror's location so it falls in between the studs.
Step 5: Where are you going to install the bottom mirror clips?
Depending on the width of the mirror and the number of clips you have, space them out evenly.Recommendations about how to position the clips may come from the mirror manufacturer.Attach the screw to the dot using a pencil.The bottom edge of the mirror should be marked with a line you drew.Depending on the size of the clips, the markings for the pilot holes will fall between 2 inch and 1 inch above the line.
Step 6: The bottom clips should be installed on the wall.
You can use a power drill to drill holes.If the pilot holes don't fall on top of the stud, you can use a plastic wall anchor with a hammer.Attach a clip to each pilot hole and screw it into the wall.Make sure you use the correct clips.Top clips are usually composed of two L-shaped pieces, while bottom clips have a single U shaped piece of material.
Step 7: If you plan to screw in the top clips, mark where you want to do it.
Use a spirit level to draw a line from the bottom clips to the top edge of the mirror.Use this point to line the edge of the top clip up.The pilot hole should be marked.The pilot holes should fall 2 inch to 1 inch below the top line.
Step 8: Attach the top clip brackets with the pilot holes.
If any of the holes are not positioned over a stud, place wall anchors into the drywall until they flush with the wall.Remove the two parts of the top clip.The brackets are screwed into place on the wall.
Step 9: The mirror needs to be secured against the wall with the rest of the top clips.
The bottom clips hold the mirror in place.The mirror should be tilted back so it rests against the wall.Attach the other pieces of the top clips into the brackets and screw them together to hold the mirror in place.
Step 10: Use a pencil to mark where you want the mirror to hang.
You can mark the top and bottom corners with a pencil by holding the mirror against the wall.To make sure the mirror doesn't hang crooked, use a level.You can stick 4 pieces of painter's tape to the wall if you parallel the lines you've drawn.The area where the mirror will be placed is marked by painter's tape.It's important to keep in mind that glue is a permanent solution.If you try to remove it, it will damage your wall and mirror.
Step 11: The mirror will be stuck to the wall with painter's tape.
Step 12: The area should beprimed for the glue.
Additives in household paints make it easier to clean but harder for glue to attach and form a strong bond.Take the paint off before you get to the wall.Dust must be wiped off.Next, coat the area with a primer and let it dry.
Step 13: To support the mirror's bottom edge, install a wooden brace.
The painter's tape should be removed from the wall.If you want the top of the wall to be flush with the mirror, you have to drill a piece of plywood into it.If you install the mirror in the bathroom, you can use the countertop as a bottom support instead of using a temporary brace.
Step 14: The mirror has something on it.
Mastic is a high-grade glue used in construction.The ideal pattern is recommended by the manufacturer.Make sure to keep the mastic from squeezing out when you press it against the wall by keeping it at least 2 inches from the edge.Make sure the mastic you use is specifically intended for mounting mirrors.There is a silver coating on the back of the mirror.
Step 15: The mirror should be stuck to the wall.
Rest one corner of the mirror on the support.Press it against the wall.As the mastic comes into contact with the wall, allow the lifted corner to slide back down and rest against the support, spreading the glue across the walls surface.To press the mirror into the wall, use a clean paint roller.Attach pieces of painter's tape to the top corners of the mirror.Allow the mastic to dry for 24 hours.
Step 16: The wooden brace should be removed and repaired.
Use a drill to remove the wooden brace from the wall once mastic has dried completely.Spread spackling across any holes left over from drilling the brace into the wall.Sand smooth and paint over it with a color that matches the wall's existing paint.Remove any leftover painter's tape.It's important to check your local building codes.When mounting mirrors, some areas may require clips and glue.