How to hang a mirror on the wall

A mirror is an important element of the interior that exists in every house, used both for its intended purpose and as an item of decor. Therefore, before you hang the mirror on the wall, you must carefully consider its location, height. Often there are difficulties in the installation of mirrors on tiles or PVC. In this article we will consider all the options how to hang a mirror on the wall in different rooms.

The basic properties and functions of mirrors

Before starting work on fixing the mirror, it is necessary to clarify the functions that it will perform in a particular room. The main purpose of the interior element:

• visual enlargement of space;
• decorative effect;
• practical use.

Experts recommend, before fixing the mirror on the wall, consider the following aspects:

1. A large mirror that can completely reflect a person is best hung in the hallway.
2. Light should not fall on the mirror, but on the object reflected in it.
3. A crooked mirror will distort the reflection.
4. The frame of the mirror is best done in the style of the room where it hangs.
5. A full-wall mirror will give the space a maximum volume.
6. Hanging a mirror, you need to pay attention to the shape of the interior element. They are round, square, rectangular, oval, wave-shaped and others.

Installation of a mirror on the surface of bricks, drywall, concrete requires the use of a drill, hammer, screws, anchors, dowels. The choice of tools depends on the weight of the mirror, the structure of the base. A hole is drilled into the surface of the wall into which a dowel is inserted and a screw is screwed.

The ways of fixing mirrors on walls directly depend on the type of surface on which the interior will be fastened, on its mass, size, and intended functions.

In the bathroom

The hardest thing is to hang a mirror on the wall in the bathroom or hallway. It is best to determine the place and prepare it in advance. For example, in the bathroom it is possible not to lay tiles in the place where the mirrors are attached. If the tile is already present on the wall, then you should not try to glue the mirror. It is necessary to drill holes in the tile and the base. It is not worth worrying about the fact that the tile will crack if quality materials are used as the basis for the production.

Installing a mirror on the wall in the bathroom is not very difficult. It is only important to adhere to a certain algorithm of actions. Stages of installation work:

• correctly determine the location;
• using the level, measure the line;
• drill holes in the tile and wall along the length of the drawn line;
• the number of holes must match the number of fasteners on the mirror, its weight and size;
• Insert the dowels into the prepared holes, screw in the screws;
• The mirror is hung with the help of the available fasteners.

Before starting work, it is necessary to prepare tools and fasteners: screws, anchors, hammer, drill, dowels.

How to hang between the lining

And yet, whenever possible, it is better to fix the mirror between the facing material. How to do it?

The selected place does not need to be tiled.

Light mirror on a flat wall can be glued with liquid nails, treating the joints with sealant.

In the case when the cladding material was laid on a thick layer of glue, the mirror deepens when mounted. To avoid this effect, you should use a metal profile that is mounted on the wall. A piece of drywall is attached on top and fixed with liquid nails and fasteners (dowel-butterfly). The mirror is glued to the drywall.

If you decide to glue the mirror on the adhesive composition for the tile, it is worthwhile to make sure that the interior element was covered with a protective layer. This will prevent the reflective surface from darkening when in contact with the cement composition.

In order to hang a mirror on the wall, it is not necessary to drill holes in it. You can simply use double-sided tape and glue, but this is applicable only for mirrors that have a small weight. Glue is distributed around the base perimeter, and the tape is glued in the center. After removing the protective layer from the tape, the mirror should be pressed tightly against the wall surface. It should be remembered that the glue hardens very quickly, so the mirror must be leveled as quickly as possible.

Double-sided tape is also called assembly tape. Her main quality is moisture resistance, which allows it to be used in bathrooms. Before starting work with this tape, all surfaces must be thoroughly cleaned and treated with alcohol.

If there are no fasteners

Modern mirrors are usually equipped with fasteners that are perfectly combined with decorative interior decoration, and sometimes complement it. Such mirrors are much easier to hang.

One of the most frequently asked questions to experts is how to attach a mirror to a wall if it does not have fasteners. For this purpose, you can purchase a special fastener, through which the mirror is fixed to the bottom and sides. It is more difficult when it is necessary to drill holes in the mirror itself, which is a fragile and capricious thing. The best solution would be to appeal to glaziers who have experience with such material. But, if you try, you can drill holes in the mirror yourself. And fasteners are sold in any hardware store.

Installation highlights:

• With the help of diamond drills, you need to drill holes in the mirror.
• The product needs to be cooled slightly during the drilling process, otherwise it may crack.
• "Plasticine bath" filled with water and fixed in place of the intended hole is a good cooling option at home.
• Drilling is done with great care, it is necessary to control the amount of fluid in the bath, add it as it decreases.
• In some cases, experts recommend to suspend the process and drip turpentine at the drilling site.
• The finished holes are carefully cleaned and rounded with sandpaper.
• After the hole is completely ready, the fasteners are screwed to it and a decorative cap is installed.
• Mirror can be hung on the wall.

We have a gypsum cardboard

In order to hang a mirror on the surface of plasterboard, you must purchase a hardware such as a dowel, a butterfly, with longitudinal ribs, securely fixing the object. These fasteners have a locking side that does not give hardware to fall into the drilled hole. With the help of dowel butterflies, you can mount mirrors up to 25 kg.

If the mirror weighs more than 25 kg, then you will have to strengthen the plasterboard wall itself from the inside or outside. Most often used for this plywood sheets. Then everything is performed according to the above algorithm.

Installation on PVC panels

The room, trimmed with PVC panels, requires prior preparation of the walls for the installation of mirrors. Installation highlights:

• In the place where you plan to hang the mirror, you need to make a crate with additional details, on which the interior will be mounted with the help of fasteners.
• Light mirror can be glued to the panel, using double-sided tape or liquid nails.
• Drilling a hole to the wall is possible if there is a small space between the base and the panels.

Types of fasteners

Often used special pendants for mirrors, which are also the original element of the decor for placement in an urban style or techno. Pendants, or brackets, are divided into side and straight, they are chrome, transparent and wooden.

The main points of using straight staples:

• It should be noted the bottom line where the brackets will be attached.
• The mirror is inserted into the grooves.
• The design is fixed and fixed at the top.
• The mirror is tightly clamped in brackets that are attached to the surface of the base.

There are many options for mounting mirrors on aluminum profiles, fishing line, chrome hardware, as well as ways to hang a mirror in the apartment. Almost all of them are available to an inexperienced person.

A few tips from a specialist

1. In a dimly lit room, do not install mirrors.
2. If the mirror gets direct sunlight, it quickly dims and loses its reflective properties.
3. In the bathroom it is better to hang a mirror made of moisture-resistant material. And do not install it close to the surface of the wall.
4. Mirrors, hung in small, but well-lit rooms, visually increase the space.
5. If the apartment owner wants to increase the height of the room or its length, he should hang an oval mirror on the wall.

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