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Project Mgr

Thu, 01/10/2008 - 4:53pm

Wall Mirror in bathroom

I have a large wall mirror in my guest bathroom which looks a little dated (24 yrs to be exact). I don't want to take the mirror down, but would like to "dress it" with a frame. I have done a lot of planning on this project, but still am unsure of how to attach the frame to the mirror. The mirror runs from wall to linen cabinet and so the frame has to be attached to the mirror; I plan on using molding and rosettes for the corners so I don't have to mitre the corners (which I have never done and am leary of trying). I have heard if you use Liquid Nails you will have to live with it forever or ruin your mirror if you decide to take it down. I'd like to hear any ideas anyone might have especially if anyone has done this and how they did it and the end result; I have thought of epoxy and every other glue under the sun; even kicked around double sided tape (heavy duty) if there is such a thing. Anyone have any words of wisdom?

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You can use double-sided

caring1 writes:

Fri, 01/11/2008 - 12:21am

You can use double-sided foam tape or silicone adhesive, if you want to be able to semi-easily remove it in the future. It is possible to wrap the wood around the top and bottom of the mirror and attach it to the studs on the wall, but that is probably beyond your expertise and tool collection. Make sure that water can't get trapped behind the mirror, or you could destroy your mirror.

Try silicone

Fidget1479 writes:

Sat, 01/12/2008 - 9:57am

I would use clear silicone to attach the frame to the mirror. Use the kind for doors and windows because it will hold up to the moisture. Silicone will definitely hold it in place. We use silicone to hold concrete countertops and back splashes in place, so I am sure it will hold your wooden frame.

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You could build the molding

catrow writes:

Mon, 01/21/2008 - 6:14pm

You could build the molding with rosette corners first - attach by flat brackets w/ short screws in the back side. Thereby having an "empty picture frame" for lack of a better description. Make sure the height is about 2 inches longer than the mirror. Then you could attach it right above the top of the mirror into the wall with keyhole brackets installed into the back of the frame and screws anchored into the wall. You may then need to secure the bottom to the mirror with double sided tape along the back. Hope this makes sense.

Done Deal

Project Mgr writes:

Mon, 01/21/2008 - 9:13pm

I got that project finished this weekend; I used silicone adhesive which worked great.......and it looks pretty darn good even if I do say so myself. The top piece I had to tape up until it set, but other than that - no problems. I had more trouble painting the fluted casing than anything else. Thanks for all the input!!! Now on to the next project.