According to archaeologists, people used mirrors back in the Stone Age, rubbing pieces of tin, gold or platinum until they shine. But the prototype of the modern glass mirror appeared only in 1240, when people learned to blow glass bottles. The inside of the bottle was covered with a layer of metal and broken. The fragments were used as a mirror. They learned to make a flat mirror only at the beginning of the 16th century in France.

The modern glass mirror is familiar to everyone and is a sheet of polished glass, on one side of which a thin layer of metal called amalgam is sprayed. Aluminum is used to make budget mirrors, and silver is used to make expensive mirrors. The metal film is covered with a layer of varnish on top to protect it from external influences. Therefore, when attaching a mirror to the wall, you must work very carefully so as not to accidentally damage the delicate mirror coating and the glass itself.

Today, when creating the interior of premises, mirrors are widely used, thanks to which you can change the space by visually expanding the walls of the room or raising the ceiling. I also decided to visually enlarge my hallway and hung a large mirror on a column protruding from the wall. The mirror also serves its intended purpose, allowing you to see yourself in full height. Wife availability large mirror I really liked it in the hallway.

How to fix a mirror on a tiled wall

No experience in fixing mirrors large size I already had it on my walls. One mirror, measuring 60x90 cm, was mounted on tiled wall in the bathroom, above glass shelf. When accepted water treatments, moisture usually condenses on the surface of the mirror, and it becomes covered with drops of water. That's why I chose a mirror with silver amalgam covered protective layer copper and double paint layer. Over twelve years of operation, the mirror has not changed its original appearance.

The mirror was made to order, and I provided two large holes in the upper part for fastening. To hang the mirror on the wall, you just need to put it on the bases of two lamps. To prevent the mirror from moving on the plastic body of the lamps, shallow grooves were made in it with a width equal to the thickness of the mirror. Placing the lamps on the plane of the mirror made it possible to increase their efficiency, since the light from the back of the lampshades is reflected from the mirror and directed into the room.

To exclude mechanical damage amalgam and a protective varnish layer on the tile when installing and washing the mirror, several thin rubber plates were glued to the tile in the corners and center of the mirror.

How to fix a mirror on a brick wall

Another mirror measuring 35x110 cm was mounted on brick wall in the hallway above a low cabinet. Since the mirror practically stood on the cabinet, there were no special requirements for mounting; it was enough to support the mirror so that it could not fall to one side.

For beauty, the mirror was placed in a frame consisting of two strips of MDF. In the center of the sides of this baguette, a sample was made with a depth of 10 mm and a width of 5 mm. The sample was filled along its entire length with a small amount of silicone, the mirror was inserted into these grooves and, after the silicone hardened, it became one with the frame.

The mirror is fixed to the wall using two hangers, one of which you see in the photo. The mirror with holes in the hangers is mounted on self-tapping screws screwed into dowels that are installed in the brick wall.

How to fix a mirror on a plasterboard wall

The above methods of attaching a mirror did not present any difficulties, since the mirrors were small in size and therefore light. Questions arose when I was faced with the need to hang a large mirror on a plasterboard wall in the hallway (mirror size 66x170 cm, weight 12 kg). The difficulty was that in addition to its large size, the mirror was only 4 mm thick, therefore, it was necessary to install four dowels with high accuracy so that when attaching the mirror to the wall, it does not crack.

Choosing a mirror mounting method
on a plasterboard wall

Currently, there are three main methods of attaching a mirror to the wall: gluing with double-sided tape or special glue and screwing with self-tapping screws through holes in the mirror itself. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Only small mirrors with an area of ​​no more than one can be glued with tape. square meter, since the holding force of the tape is not great, and the reliability of this type of fastening for large mirrors will be low. The mirror may fall off over time. But the method is very simple and does not require highly qualified and tool. You need to cover almost the entire surface of the mirror with tape.

The adhesive method of fastening is very reliable, does not require high qualifications and tools, but, if necessary, it will be impossible to remove the mirror without damage, except perhaps together with a piece of the wall. Only glue intended for gluing mirrors is suitable for gluing, for example, “Soudal” polyurethane, the label of which should contain an inscription, including “for gluing mirrors.” You must be careful with the choice of glue, since unsuitable glue can damage the amalgam of the mirror.

Fastening with screws using special holders allows, if necessary, for example when renovating a room, to easily remove the mirror from the wall and then install it again without any problems. The only drawback of this method is the need to drill holes in the mirror.

My choice fell on the method of attaching the mirror using self-tapping screws, especially since the mirror was made to order and four holes in the mirror in the corners were drilled in the workshop. All that remained was to drill four holes in the wall for the dowels and tighten the screws.

Choosing accessories for attaching a mirror

To determine the diameter of the mounting holes in the mirror, fittings for mounting were selected in the workshop. One set of fasteners included a brass bushing with a plastic gasket, a decorative nut, a self-tapping screw and a dowel.

Upon closer examination, it turned out that the mirror is pressed against the wall by directly pressing the protrusion on the metal sleeve, and the decorative brass nut, when tightened, will also rest against the surface of the glass. Contact between glass and metal can lead to cracks, so the fastening had to be modified.

For this purpose, an additional gasket was made from polyethylene 0.5 mm thick. First, using a punch, a hole with a diameter of 5 mm was punched (this is the diameter of the end of the sleeve that fits into the mirror hole). The gasket can also be made of rubber or soft plastic.

The sheet with the punched hole was then placed over the sleeve and a decorative nut was screwed onto it. All that remains is to draw a line around the nut and cut along it with scissors. Installing a homemade additional gasket will completely eliminate metal contact with the mirror.

Four mounting kits have been modified to mount the mirror on a brick or concrete wall. To attach mirrors to a plasterboard wall, you will have to replace the standard cylindrical dowels with special ones called “Butterfly”.

Large mirror mounting technology

Usually large mirrors are hung on the wall at some distance from the floor. This is done not only for aesthetic reasons, but also to make it possible to install a floor plinth so that the mirror does not get dirty when cleaning the floor, and to prevent accidental damage. The sample showed that optimal height from the floor to the edge of the mirror in my case is 10 cm.

To hold the mirror at a height when marking holes for drilling and when mounting it on the wall, I placed a stack of chipboard scraps on the floor near the wall. But since the mirror was beveled (this is when a transparent strip of glass is ground along the edge of the glass of the mirror, forming an obtuse angle with its outer plane, it is clearly visible in the photographs below), it slipped into the gap between the stand and the wall. I had to additionally install a miter box, and put it on it to protect the bevel from damage. plastic corner. Thanks to the miter box, the mirror could not slide into the gap between the wall and the stand.

If the mirror is mounted on a brick or concrete wall, then with the help of a stand it is pressed against the wall at the installation site, and with the help of a pencil, places for further drilling holes for dowels are drawn through the holes in the mirror. The mirror is removed, and using the device described on the website page Drilling holes in walls, a drill with Pobedit drill- holes are drilled.

Marking holes when installing a mirror on a plasterboard wall can be eliminated by drilling holes in it with the mirror attached using a thin-walled tube of suitable diameter. The tube can be taken, for example, from a telescopic antenna by removing an elbow of suitable diameter from it. For better drilling At the end of the tube you need to make teeth with a needle file.

With a tubular drill, if held in a hand vice, drywall can be drilled easily even by hand, but you can also use a drill, drilling holes at low speeds. The mirror itself will serve as a conductor. To make the mirror easy to hold in your hands and without gloves, I did not remove the wrapping paper from it, but only tore it at the corners to gain access to the mounting holes.

After receiving the first hole, you need to insert a dowel into it to prevent accidental displacement of the mirror when drilling subsequent holes. And then, after drilling the next hole, you also need to insert a dowel into it. As a retainer, instead of a dowel, you can use a wooden or plastic stick slightly smaller than the diameter of the hole in the mirror. The dowel should not be inserted completely so that it can be easily removed by hand.

For mounting on a plasterboard wall, special dowels are used, which are called Molly (Molly) or popularly “Butterfly”, because appearance resemble a butterfly. One Butterfly dowel is designed for a load of up to 10 kg, the mirror weighs 12 kg. The mirror is fastened using four such dowels, therefore, the load per dowel will be about 3 kg. The safety margin is more than sufficient.

When all the holes are drilled, the mirror is moved to the side and dowels are installed in the holes. The size of the base of the Butterfly dowel was slightly larger than the diameters of the drilled holes, so they had to be drilled out a little with an ordinary drill. I had PVA glue on hand, and for better adhesion of the dowel to the wall and to prevent coloring of the plaster, I smeared the holes with this glue before installation. It is not necessary to lubricate the holes with glue, but this will hold the dowel more securely.

Now all that remains is to squeeze the wings of the dowel with your fingers, insert it into the hole and hammer it in. Everything is ready to attach the mirror.

The mirror is placed back on the stand and secured to the wall with self-tapping screws using previously prepared bushings. Here it should be noted that the length of the self-tapping screw for guaranteed screwing into a “Butterfly” type dowel must be equal to the length of the dowel straightened in length, since the dowel behind the sheet of drywall may not return to the shape of the butterfly.

All that remains is to screw the decorative nuts onto the bushings, and the work of attaching the mirror to the wall can be considered complete. By the way, in this photo, the edges of the facet are clearly visible. Thanks to the facet, due to the refraction of the reflection in it, the mirror looks elegant.

How to make a beautiful frame for a mirror

A quick glance at the mirror mounted on the wall revealed that it did not harmonize with the surroundings in the hallway. The mirror hung like separate element and did not fit well into the interior. It was clearly missing framing it with a baguette. I had to do some modifications and figure out how to make a frame for the mirror.

When visiting a store building materials A decorative corner designed to decoratively protect the outer corners of walls attracted attention. You see him in the photo. It consisted of two strips of cardboard covered with a film with a wood pattern. Distinctive feature This corner had the ability to take any angle. The width of the edge of the corner was 20 mm, the length of the corner was 2.5 m. Just along the entire perimeter of the mirror, a section of the wall 20 mm wide remained uncovered. My imagination suggested that this was exactly what could be used to make an excellent frame for a mirror.

The corner was cut lengthwise into two strips, and sections of the required length were sawn off with end angles of 45°. This can be done using a miter box and a hacksaw. The frame was glued to the wall liquid nails“Moment”, which I used when installing ceiling skirting boards.

After framing the mirror with a decorative frame, it harmoniously fits into the interior of the hallway. An evaluation of the result of the work after installing a large mirror in the hallway confirmed that the task of expanding the space and the ability to see oneself in full height was successfully solved.

A mirror is an integral attribute of any home. Not a single home can do without it. If the mirror is part of the furniture, then installing it will not be a big problem, which cannot be said about mounting the mirror on the surface. This article will tell you how to mount a mirror on the wall and do it without using fittings.

The choice of the thickness and size of the mirror is especially important when it comes to mounting it on the wall. There are some nuances that you should pay attention to before purchasing:

1. Thin mirrors usually have uneven surface, that is, performed poorly. The result is a disproportionate reflection. Optimal thickness mirrors – 5 mm. The thicker the mirror, the more expensive it is.
2. Assess the condition of the protective coating on the reverse side.
3. The mirror should be smooth. There should be no frozen air bubbles, stains, unevenness or other defects on it.
4. Large mirrors (1.5-3 sq.m.) are not recommended to be hung on the wall without fastening them yourself.
5. When ordering a mirror from a workshop, you must indicate its size as accurately as possible. You need to measure the interior item with a small margin of 4-5 mm. If you plan to hang a mirror in the bathroom, then you must leave a gap necessary for grouting the walls.
6. The size of the mirror should correspond to the location of other interior items, that is, its edges should not touch shelves, cabinets, etc.
7. To avoid having to cut the mirror surface yourself, which is quite difficult, you need to set the right task for the craftsmen.

We carefully choose a mirror for the bedroom

Installation Requirements

• Decide on a location. Since you will have to hang a mirror on the wall without mounting (that is, without using special fittings) once and for all, it is worth thinking in advance where it will be placed.
• Prepare the surface. Depending on the type facing material the types are also changing installation work. Learn more about how to hang a mirror on the wall and tiles without fastenings, read below.

How to hang a mirror on the wall without mounts?

There are two main ways to attach mirrors without using fittings:

1. Hang the mirror using a special adhesive.
2. Attach to a “liquid nail”.

In addition to the methods described above, some craftsmen practice installing mirrors with the additional use of double-sided tape.

Instructions for mounting a mirror on the wall

• First of all, you need to choose the right glue. The substances in its composition should not interact with the material from which the back side of the mirror is made. It is necessary to choose a moisture-resistant adhesive so that it can withstand the effects of condensation, especially if the mirror is mounted in the bathroom. But the most important function of the glue is to ensure the strongest possible connection between the mirror and the wall.
• The next step is choosing a base for the mirror. Often the canvas is hung on concrete, tiles or chipboard. The most suitable base is tile and concrete. The technology for mounting a mirror on these surfaces will be discussed below. It is not recommended to place a mirror on OBS or chipboard, since wood does not tolerate temperature changes well, which means it can subsequently cause the mirror to lag behind the wall.
• Next, start preparing work surface. The walls must be carefully inspected for unevenness, cracks and defects. If protrusions or chips are found, the walls are leveled. The walls need to be cleaned, leveled with cement/concrete mortar and primed. It is better to use a primer with deep impregnation. The process of priming the walls is very important, since it is what protects the surface from moisture, condensation, and therefore from the growth of bacteria and mold.

Important! Even a small unevenness of a few millimeters can cause serious distortion. A poorly leveled surface can cause the canvas with the mirror to peel off from the wall.

We fix the mirror without fastenings using liquid nails or glue

Work technology

A mirror is glued to a concrete wall like this:

1. Turn the mirror back.
2. Glue pieces of thick double-sided tape onto it.
3. Remove the protective shell/film from it.
4. Apply adhesive to the back side along the contour. It is advisable to do this in small pyramids.
5. Next, the glue is applied to the surface in equal stripes - 15-20 cm.
6. After the adhesive has already been applied, the mirror is pressed tightly against the wall.
7. It is advisable to support the canvas with something from below, since the glue will set firmly only after 30-40 minutes. Double-sided tape performs the same function. Until the glue hardens, there is no need to tear off the tape; it will maintain a stable position of the canvas.

The technology of gluing a mirror to a “liquid nail” follows the same principle. The sealant is applied to back wall canvas and wait for a while.

If the mirror is small, then only the contours are processed with a “liquid nail”. Some craftsmen advise using special holders for a while until the sealant hardens.

Mirror in the closet

Very often, mirrored canvases are hung on closet doors - in the hallway or bedroom. The gluing technology is simple and in many ways similar to the previous method. The first thing to do is to mark the boundaries of the future mirror on the door with a pencil. Next, special glue is applied to the back side; this must also be done along the contour and in the middle in the form of a lattice. Don’t forget about double-sided tape, which is glued every 20-30 cm in the form of vertical stripes. It is important to remember that some types of glue set very quickly, so you need to level the mirror as quickly as possible.

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Mirror on the wall with ceramic tiles

A mirror is an integral part of the bathroom interior. In many apartments, the bathrooms are finished with ceramic tiles, and this is an excellent basis for gluing mirror cloth. In order to hang a mirror in the bathroom without fastenings, you can use the same glue as for concrete coverings. The surface of the back of the canvas is lubricated with an adhesive composition. You need to step back 1-2 cm from the edge so that the glue does not extend beyond its contours. In the middle, glue can be applied in the form of a lattice. Once the adhesive has been applied, the mirror can be pressed against ceramic tiles. The gluing speed with this base is the same as in the case of concrete walls. The technology of work is identical. There is only one difference during installation - the edges of the mirror glued to the tile must be sealed with sealant. The color palette of these materials is not very diverse. You can choose a suitable shade - white or transparent.

Experienced craftsmen advise not to hang large mirrors alone. An assistant will be useful to support the canvas during installation. Also prerequisite literate and safe work is to protect your hands from possible cuts. Fabric gloves are ideal for this purpose. If the condition of the walls allows, then you can additionally secure the mirror using fasteners.

Fixing a mirror to the tiles in the bathroom

Mirror on PVC panels and plasterboard

You can hang a mirror on PVC panels and drywall without fastening. But this only applies to light canvases weighing up to 25 kg. For this, “liquid nail” or special glue is used. When working with plastic panels it is important to know that mirrors are attached to such walls by drilling only if there is a gap between the base and the cladding short distance. Otherwise, it will not be possible to make high-quality sheathing.

If the wall cladding is installed on a deep layer of glue, then the mirror sheet may deepen somewhat when installed using fasteners. To avoid such situations, attach to the covering material metal profile, a sheet of plasterboard is fixed to it. GVL is secured using special butterfly dowels and “liquid nails”. The mirror, in turn, is glued to the drywall using moisture-resistant mounting tape and glue.

Upon contact with cement mortar, the mirror surface may darken. To prevent this, the base is treated with a special protective compound.

Attaching a mirror to drywall using butterflies

How to hang a mirror without fasteners?

This question is very often asked by specialists and novice craftsmen. If you plan to hang a mirror without “original” fasteners, then additional parts can be purchased at a hardware store. With the help of such fasteners, the mirror is firmly held on the wall. Such fittings support the canvas from below and on the sides.

Sometimes it happens that you have to make holes in the mirror itself for fastening. And, as you know, the mirror surface is very capricious and fragile. Glaziers are best suited to handle this task. But if there are none, you can do it yourself.

Installation nuances:

• First you need to mark the locations of future holes.
• After this, holes are made at the marked points using diamond drills.
• To prevent the mirror surface from cracking, it is recommended to periodically cool it.
• At home, you can build a special plasticine bath to cool the mirror. It is constructed and fixed directly at the site of the future hole.
• As it decreases, water must be added. You need to drill the mirror with the utmost care so as not to spoil the canvas.
• Some glaziers advise drilling the mirror a little at a time, periodically dripping turpentine into the holes.
• After the work is done, the holes are cleaned and rounded using sandpaper.
• Next, the pre-purchased fasteners are screwed into the finished hole.
• After this, a decorative plug is inserted into place of the fastening element.

What do you need to know about a mirror before hanging it?

1. If you hang a mirror crookedly, it will distort the image.
2. It is more appropriate to hang a human-sized mirror in the hallway.
3. In rooms with a small area, it is recommended to place mirrors from floor to ceiling; this will visually increase the space.
4. Light should not enter the mirror, otherwise it will lose its reflective properties and quickly fade.
5. An oval mirror increases the height and length of the room.
6. Any base on which you plan to hang a mirror must be cleaned and treated with alcohol.

We hang a full-length mirror in the hallway; a small-sized version is suitable for the bedroom

What glue should I use?

There is a huge selection of adhesives for attaching mirrors. The most popular of all is the Bostik 2750MS. This glue has excellent performance characteristics. There is no need to apply a primer underneath. It is suitable for gluing various surfaces. The glue does not lose its adhesive properties and does not corrode the mirror amalgam.

When working with ceramic tiles, it is better to choose a polymer-based adhesive. An example is the hybrid sealant Bostik 2720MS. Compared to silicone compounds, its adhesive properties are an order of magnitude higher, and it is not at all afraid of moisture. This glue can be used for decades. Its characteristics will remain the same.

The mirror can be hung without fastenings. This article discussed the main installation methods; which one to choose is up to you.

A mirror is a must-have element in every home. It would seem that what is difficult about installing it? But when the need arises to hang it, questions arise.

Nowadays there is a huge selection of mirrors in stores: large, small, with design design. Some of them do not have fastening elements at all, which raises a logical question about installation. How to carry out installation?

DIY fastening

When purchasing a product, carefully inspect it for elements of distortion and defects. It should be smooth, without stains or scratches. Pay attention to the fastening fragments, if any. Before purchasing, choose a place in the apartment where it will hang. The mount itself is usually installed so that it is not noticeable.

Do-it-yourself installation does not require special skills, everything existing methods you can do it yourself. The most common and familiar method is on nails. But they leave a mark in the wall, and later, if you remove the mirror, the hole will need to be sealed. Some people prefer the painting method: they are attached to the surface using a special thread.

When installing, you need to act carefully so as not to damage the surface of the mirror.

Mounting methods

There are several different methods:

1. Glue.
2. On special holders.
3. For self-tapping screws to a furniture door or for fastening with a plastic compensator.
4. Using a decorative profile.
5. There are silt nails on the dowels.

• in a room where there is little light, place a mirror opposite the window. It will make it lighter;
• a large canvas will visually expand the room;
• It is not advisable to place it in the kitchen near the stove;
• in the children's room it is better to paste over the mirror protective film, if it breaks, no one will get hurt;
• It is convenient to place a full-length canvas in the hallway;
• The direction of the light should not be direct, otherwise the canvas will quickly fade.

Installation without drilling

The fastest installation method without drilling the wall is adhesive. It is reliable, convenient and uncomplicated. You only need to use special glue. It is sold in construction stores and resembles liquid nails. The solution is applied to the back of the mirror and it is mounted on the wall. Recommendations must be followed:

• Suitable for mounting only flat surface. If the wall has defects, then the product will be in a stressed state and may eventually burst;
• This method of fastening is not suitable for glossy surfaces or in the bathroom, because it is not resistant to moisture and will begin to peel off over time.

With the adhesive method, it is no longer possible to completely remove the wall product. It is necessary to split it and dismantle it in parts.

Choose quality glue famous manufacturers– “Crassus”, “Bison”, “Ravak”.

How to hang a mount on dowels

To install the canvas using a dowel, you need to drill a hole in the product itself. It's not easy, you need to have some skills. You can contact a specialist, or sometimes they can make a hole right in the store upon purchase. Next:

1. At home, attach the canvas to the desired surface, make marks at the attachment points. Using a drill, select a nozzle for concrete, make a hole up to ten millimeters deep and secure the sleeves.
2. Next, apply the mirror and screw in the metal screws.
3. Install the clamping elements.
4. Plugs are placed on top.

After finishing work, check all elements for strength. Everything must be sustainable.

If the work is performed on a surface decorated with plasterboard, then you need to use special butterfly dowels. They have longitudinal ribs that prevent the dowel from turning, and a locking bolt holds it in place and prevents the fastening from falling into the wall.

Butterfly dowels are used for mounting products weighing up to twenty kilograms.

Using the same scheme, the canvas is attached to a fishing line or rope. First, dowels, anchors or hooks are installed, and then suspended.

How to attach without nails

You can attach a mirror sheet to the wall without nails. You can use special liquid nails or special double sided tape, if the canvas is not heavy.

If you choose adhesive tape for installation, it is better if its width is ten or fifteen centimeters.

The work is simple: liquid nails and adhesive tapes are applied to the back of the mirror at a distance of five to seven centimeters from each other. It is necessary to make indents from the edges so that when pressing the solution does not come out. Press for ten minutes. Prepare supports in advance to hold the mirror while it is fixed to the wall.

If you need to install the door leaf on the door, it is better to remove it from its hinges and place it horizontally for ease of installation.

The adhesive method is not suitable for surfaces decorated with wallpaper. There is no guarantee that they will hold the product.

It also cannot be glued to tiles. When renovating, leave space for it in advance.

How to fix a mirror canvas without a frame with your own hands

Canvas without a frame can be secured in several ways:

1. Glue. The working technique is the same as with mirrors with a frame: prepare the surface, level it, remove dust, make markings and install. This method is suitable for partially decorating a wall.
2. Profile. The canvas is inserted into a metal profile. This makes it convenient to decorate large surfaces. Working technique: prepare the surface, install the profile, apply a silicone seal to the edge of the glass so that the mirror fits into the grooves more easily. The canvas is inserted and pressed to secure it. All other parts are installed by analogy.

It is better to entrust the installation of large mirrors to a specialist, as this requires skills. The installation method depends on the size and characteristics of the canvas. The main method of fastening is using hardware and special fasteners.

Sometimes the adhesive method, tape or decorative screws. When choosing materials for fastening, give preference to reliable and trusted manufacturers.

1. Use glue that has not expired.
2. Do not touch the mirror for several days until it is completely fixed.
3. Prepare the surface correctly: level and eliminate defects.
4. Secure a heavy mirror additionally mechanically. You can add small fasteners or make a small stand.

How to glue it to a plastered wall

You can attach a mirror to a plastered wall in any way.

How to stick to a wall with wallpaper

It is better to install a mirror on a surface with wallpaper using fittings, this will ensure safety.

For this purpose, special fasteners are used in the form of brackets with pads. The canvas is attached to brackets, and the linings act as a seal.

Is it possible to hang a full-length mirror on the wall without mounting?

You can install a full-length mirror using silicone sealant or glue, working technique, as with the glue method.

Mirrors in the interior are an essential element of any apartment. Choose a location for installation in advance and carefully approach the installation process.

Useful video

Mirrors, like any other type of decor, differ from each other depending on their characteristics. The thinnest mirrors are 5 mm thick; they are very fragile and you must be extremely careful when working with them. The slightest wrong movement when installing a thin mirror will damage its surface. Of course. The thickness of the finished mirror directly affects the weight of the product and installing a thick mirror is much more difficult than a thin one.

The second difference between mirrors is the presence of amalgam. Amalgam This is a special coating on the back of the mirror, which makes it possible to turn an ordinary transparent surface into a mirror. Models without frames made using this principle are quite cheap, but they also have their drawbacks - sudden fogging when the temperature changes. Usually, this effect appears when installing a mirror in the bathroom, as soon as you open hot water— the mirror immediately fogs up.

Mirrors coated with silver amalgam do not fog up when the temperature changes. Such mirrors, of course, are more expensive than aluminum ones, but they are much more convenient to use. If you, like all beginners in renovation, are trying to save money, then buy mirrors with silver amalgam for the bathroom, and for all other rooms you can use mirrors with aluminum amalgam.

How to attach a mirror to a wall using glue?

Using glue to fix a mirror on the wall is considered the simplest, most reliable and in a fast way fastening. Any product, light or massive, will be held on the wall with glue, but only if you use special glue. This glue resembles liquid nails and is sold in tubes. Before fixing the mirror, you need to apply a special adhesive composition to the amalgam, and then press the mirror to the wall. You need to hold the product for 3-5 minutes, after which you can release it. This method is very simple, but there are several restrictions, which must be taken into account when choosing this method of fastening.

A mirror as a functional decorative element is available in many residential buildings and apartments. Its acquisition is inextricably linked with the need to select a surface for fixation and a method of fastening. Many people choose the option of gluing this decorative element, and in this case the question arises of how to carry out this procedure correctly, and what kind of glue for mirrors is of the highest quality. This is what will be discussed in this article.

How and with what to glue a mirror to a closet

In order to update a boring interior and transform the entire room, furniture is often decorated with mirrors. In particular, there is interest in how to glue a mirror to a cabinet door. The area of ​​this decor for pieces of furniture is small. Before you begin fixing the mirror to the cabinet, you should mark on the door the boundaries within which this decorative element will be located. The fastening technology also involves solving questions regarding how to glue the mirror to the cabinet. Work begins with creating markings on the surface of the cabinet. Double-sided mirror tape is fixed around the perimeter. The further algorithm of actions is as follows:

1. The adhesive tape is fixed on the rear surface of the mirror along its entire perimeter.
2. Strips of adhesive tape are complemented by vertical segments located at a distance of 30-40 cm from each other.
3. Mirror glue is applied to the back side of the decorative element.
4. On last stage the layer of protection is removed from the double-sided tape, and the mirror itself is fixed on the cabinet door, in accordance with the markings created earlier there.

How and with what to glue a mirror to the wall

One more important issue For many owners of new decor is: “how to glue a mirror to the wall?”

When solving it, you should adhere to the following sequence:

• The wall is carefully prepared. All irregularities on it are smoothed out, and then the surface is covered with a protective primer with deep impregnation. This ensures better adhesion of the glue. The glue itself should be designed specifically for gluing such elements to the main plane.
• At the next stage, they begin gluing the mirror to the prepared surface. For this purpose, thick pieces of double-sided tape are used. They are glued to the back of the product, keeping a step between segments of 60-70 cm. The need to use double-sided tape arises because the mirror element needs to somehow be held in place until the adhesive composition is completely polymerized.
• After the tape is pasted, it is removed protective coating, and then, using a glue gun, glue is applied along the entire perimeter of the back side, as well as along the edges (also on the back side). Application of adhesive strips is carried out between strips of adhesive tape, with an interval of 15-20 cm.
• Immediately after applying the glue, you should attach the mirror to the prepared wall. For the lower part of the structure, it is worth creating some kind of support that will prevent the decorative element from falling until the glue has completely dried.
• Along the entire perimeter (between it and wall surface) there should be a small gap.
• The mirror is pressed tightly against the surface, but this should be done carefully.
• Polymerization good glue will occur in about 20-30 minutes, and such a composition dries completely only after one day.

Double sided tape in in this case can be replaced with liquid nails for mirrors. This version of the fixing material is a construction adhesive characterized by a heterogeneous or homogeneous structure. Liquid nails have high bonding strength, which is 10 times higher than the strength of PVA glue. The main advantage of this adhesive composition is that it does not spoil decorative covering. This is why liquid nails become ideal solution when deciding how to attach a mirror to a wall with wallpaper. In terms of strength, liquid nails are equal to dowels. As for the choice of liquid nails, everything will depend on the material to which the decor will be glued. Liquid nails can be selected for fixing mirror decor on ceramics, plastic, metal or wood. Using liquid nails eliminates the question of how to glue the mirror to the wood. This glue will connect the glass to the wood as firmly as possible.

When using this adhesive composition, you should know exactly how to use liquid nails. Before you start using them, you need to carefully study the instructions for them. Next, you should thoroughly treat the surface of the wall so that it is clean and dry. Adhesive nails can be applied using two methods - using glue gun or a regular spatula. The glue, called liquid nails, is ready to use if you cut the tip of the package at an angle of 45ºC and then insert a glue gun into it.

This is interesting! After opening the package, the composition retains its properties for one year.

The room where work with liquid nails is carried out should have a well-equipped ventilation system, since its components are characterized high level toxicity. It is recommended to store a bottle of liquid nail glue at a temperature of +5 to +25 ºC.

How and with what to glue a mirror to a mirror

The need to glue mirror surfaces to each other sometimes also arises. Many people are interested in whether it is possible to glue a mirror onto a mirror and how firmly such a structure will hold. Note that this work is not difficult, but you will still have to make some efforts. So, there are two ways to glue two mirrors together:

1. They can be connected to each other by ribs, which makes it possible to significantly increase the area of ​​the mirror surface. This process is quite complicated and requires extreme care and precision. If it is assumed that the mirrors will subsequently be glued to the wall, then it is better to fix them separately, while simultaneously adjusting their position on the surface. If the structure will be hung on the wall, then it is better to glue both elements in advance, edgewise, using a special adhesive composition for mirrors. It should be noted that such fastening is not reliable and is used extremely rarely.
2. Another way of gluing mirrors is completely with surfaces. The need for such a procedure arises at a time when there is an old mirror, but it is not possible to remove it. New mirror decor can be glued to it.

How and with what to glue a mirror to tiles

When thinking about how to glue a mirror in the bathroom, you should understand that the walls of this room are often decorated with ceramic tiles. It is easy to attach the mirror to it with glue. Everything is done according to the standard scheme described above, in the case of gluing to the wall. But there is one difference, which is the use of sealant at the last stage of the work. It is used to seal the gap between the bonded surfaces. Thus, the gluing procedure is carried out in the following sequence:

• Special glue is applied along the entire perimeter of the mirror surface (from its back side). The composition is applied in a continuous layer. It is advisable to make an indent from the edge of no less than 2 cm.
• In the middle, the back part is coated with glue in the shape of a lattice.
• Next, the mirror, as in the case of gluing to the wall, is applied to the surface and pressed.
• For decorative design it is necessary to create a support so that it does not fall to the floor before the glue dries.
• When the glue dries, the gaps between the ceramic tiles and the structure itself are sealed with transparent or white sealant.

It is also worth thinking about how to strengthen a large mirror so that it does not suddenly fall off under the pressure of its own weight. Usually such strengthening is done using self-tapping screws.

Worthy of special attention auxiliary materials, allowing you to fix the structure on a ceramic surface. Naturally, for such work you will need special glue for the bathroom mirror.

Among the most famous and reliable adhesives are:

1. Tytan glue for mirrors. This composition is characterized as one of the most reliable adhesives. Designed to work with various surfaces, including ceramic tiles. The adhesive composition is made from a mixture of rubber and resins. It is these components that ensure high-quality gluing of decorative mirrors not only to ceramic tiles, but also to wooden, concrete or metal surfaces, as well as slabs made of plasterboard. The main properties of titanium glue are: the formation of a waterproof and elastic seam;
2. Abro glue. The composition sets quickly and is highly durable. It is used to connect metal to metal, glass to glass, or metal to glass. The special properties of this adhesive composition allow it to be used for gluing rear-view mirrors. The peculiarity of the composition lies in the fact that the manufacturer supplies it in two ampoules. One of them contains the adhesive activator, and the other contains the glue itself.
3. Loctite adhesive is a two-component composition that differs high quality and demand among consumers. It, like the previous version, contains glue and an activator. One such set is enough to glue one or two mirrors (depending on the area of ​​the decorative element). And if you take an aerosol composition, then it will be enough for a couple of dozen mirrors, and this option becomes an ideal solution for car services, where there is a constant need to fix rear-view mirrors.
4. Adhesive compositions 3M, Permatex, DoneDeal are also characterized by high quality, but at the same time they are more affordable.

Advice! Remember that you can adjust the position of the mirror when using glue within a maximum time of 5 minutes.

Now you know how to properly glue a mirror to various surfaces (furniture, walls, ceramic tiles) and you will be able to this work independently and carefully, changing in better side interior of your favorite room.