The mirror is an integral part of almost any room, especially the hallway and the bathroom. In this case, it performs several functions:

• visual expansion of space;
• decorative;
• practical.

Recommendations:

• in the hallway it is better to hang a more mirror that reflects you in full growth;
• light place so that it falls per person, and not on the mirror;
• the mirror should hang right enough to distort the image;
• the mirror frame should reflect the overall style of the room;
• if you want to increase the space, then make the mirror on the entire wall.

Molds Mirrors:

• wavy;
• oval;
• rectangular;
• round, etc.

How to hang a mirror on the wall

The question of fastening the mirror on the wall in the bathroom or in the hallway is quite problematic, since each person has different financial capabilities and perception of this product.

The best option is to prepare the place of the mirror in advance. In the bathroom it is simply possible not to wait for tiles. However, it will be here only until the next repairs.

If the repair has already been made, then hang the mirror on the glue is not appropriate. In this case, it is necessary to drill the wall and tile.

Mounting mirrors on the wall in the bathroom

Do not be afraid that when drilling tiles crack. If it is normally glued and made of high quality material, it did not happen.

Progress:

• initially choose a location;
• further using the level mark line;
• at this site do opening;
• number of openings will depend on the number of fasteners on the mirror, its mass and width.

How to fix a heavy mirror on plasterboard, brick and concrete wall

Tools that may be required:

• anchor;
• hammer;
• screws and dowels;
• drill.

Progress:

• first with a drill and a screwdriver on the glass should be to make holes in the tile;
• further drill drill the wall beneath it;
• dowels are inserted into the holes and the screws are screwed;
• then hang a mirror in which there are fasteners.

How to fix the mirror which does not have fasteners on the wall

To install this product you need to drill holes in it, and the fasteners obtained from a specialist shop. However, such work involves "jewelry" skill as a mirror - a rather fragile thing. The most optimal solution - give it to the glazier, who know how to do it. If you have little experience, then install a mirror on the wall and you can yourself.

In order to attach the product, which has no fasteners, diamond drills are used. That it is not cracked during drilling should ensure its cooling. In the conditions of the house you can use the "plasticine bath", which are filled with water and are fixed in place next hole. Drill very carefully, regularly monitoring the presence of water in the "bath". liquid is added, if necessary. In this case, experts advise to interrupt drilling and drip onto the work surface with turpentine, then to continue. When everything is ready, the hole should be rounded with the help of the skins. There also need to be careful and not to hurry so as not to overheat the glass.

Creating a hole of a certain diameter, screw fasteners thereto, and the decorative cover. And in order to mirror firmly hanging on the wall, it can be added to glue double-sided adhesive tape.

How do I attach the mirror to the wall in the bathroom between tiled finishes

Recommendations:

• the original should be left to the mirror place and coat it with tiles;
• if the product is fairly easy, and the wall is smooth, then fasten it with liquid nails, and joints treated with a sealant;
• if the tile glued to a thick layer of building materials, then the mirror can respectively deepen. If you do not want to have such an effect, then attach a metal profile on the wall, and it is planted by moisture-resistant plasterboard. Next, fix the product with liquid nails and with fasteners (it is better to apply a butterfly dowel);
• some fasten the mirror on cement or layer of glue for tiles, but in this case it should be covered with a protective layer.

Installing the mirror on the wall of plasterboard

Recommendations:

• to attach something on plasterboard, ordinary nails should not be applied;
• for mounting items up to 20 kg, it is better to use a butterfly dowel;
• in the event that the product weighs more than 20 kg, drywall from the outer or inner side are plywood or another sheet of the same material.

How to install a mirror on the wall in the bathroom having a PVC panel

If the PVC panels are located in the bathroom room, the plot under the mirror is planned in advance.

Recommendations:

• in a specially reserved place for the mirror, elements of the crates are installed, which will be installed using anchors, dowels, etc.
• a fairly light product can be attached to PVC using assembly tape or liquid nails;
• if there is not a very large space between the panels and the wall, you can reserved to the wall;
• the best option is to purchase a ready-made couch with a mirror and sink.

How to glue a mirror on the wall

If your mirror is easy enough, it can be glued to the tile with a two-stage tape or a special sealant. However, the best option is to combine two methods: a few ribbons are pasted into the center, and the glue is stacked around the perimeter. Next, the product is fixed to the wall.

Recommendations:

• the mirror must be aligned immediately, because the sealant and strips of the tape are fixed instantly;
• before starting work, make marking with a level;
• for the bathroom, purchase special moisture-resistant tape and liquid nails for mirrors;
• the tile in the bathroom must be pre-cleaned;
• the composition of the adhesive is distributed with a gap of 5-7 cm;
• the glue is not recommended to be applied to the corners, since during the pressing of the mirror it can get outward;
• press the product follows at least 10 minutes;
• when attaching a heavy and large mirror on the wall, use special backups during the day.

Modern methods for fastening mirrors

Today, it is possible to find special brackets for fastening mirrors, which are straight and side, as well as chrome, wooden and transparent. Consider the mounting option to straight brackets:

• initially, it is necessary to make a mark of the lower line of fixing brackets;
• next, the mirror is inserted into the brackets;
• after that, the brackets are fixed from above.

Thus, the product is clamped and tight in brackets.

There are also special systems from aluminum profiles, fishing rods, fasteners, etc. For suspension mirrors. However, this option is suitable for the house in which the technical and ultra-modern urban style prevails.

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