Mounting a bathroom mirror - options?
Discussion
I'm having some mirrors put into my new bathroom and I'd like to know how I can mount them without any of the mounting stuff showing. They are going to be mounted flush with the tiles that surround them. I'd also like to be able to remove the mirrors if required (to access electrics behind).
I was thinking about using magnets. Is this a viable option? I assume that they would last longer than velcro. The last thing I want is them coming away from the wall. They are going to be approx 1000mm x 600mm each.
I was thinking about using magnets. Is this a viable option? I assume that they would last longer than velcro. The last thing I want is them coming away from the wall. They are going to be approx 1000mm x 600mm each.
GreenV8S said:
Having trouble imagining a safe way to do it with velcro or magnets, those mirrors are going to be heavy!
You can get decorative caps to hide mounting screws, for example with a matching mirrored finish, wouldn't that be sufficient?
I had thought about this but was going for the minimalist look. I guess safety comes first.You can get decorative caps to hide mounting screws, for example with a matching mirrored finish, wouldn't that be sufficient?
You may be able to get away with no-nails/tile cement or some form of bond behind it, if it is to sit flush with the wall tiles they will support the weight from underneath and distribute it through the wall they are bonded to surely? As the weight is on the vertical plane then the mirror only needs enough bonding to stop it from falling out of the square recess in the tiles, the flush tiles will do the rest I'd have thought.
Does that make sense, I've not done this myself but it seems logical (if my logic is anything to go by
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Does that make sense, I've not done this myself but it seems logical (if my logic is anything to go by
)marctwo said:
schmalex said:
No More Nails onto a hardwood backing that slots into the hole created?
So how is the hardwood held in place?I guess - I am not very good at DIY!
Edited by schmalex on Wednesday 6th August 15:04
Edited by schmalex on Wednesday 6th August 15:05
marctwo said:
I was thinking about using magnets. Is this a viable option? I assume that they would last longer than velcro. The last thing I want is them coming away from the wall. They are going to be approx 1000mm x 600mm each.
screw it to the wall with capping screwsdon;t f
k about with mirrors in the bathroom - it'll only end in disasterrecalluk said:
What about mounting it onto some ply then put ne side of the ply on a hinge (flush). I would recommend the top so that it doesn't "flop" then put the other side on one of this "push magnet" lock type things. So you press it to pop open then lift up out of the way.
Sounds like a good idea but the tiles are only 10mm deep so I don't think there's enough space for hinges.sleep envy said:
marctwo said:
I was thinking about using magnets. Is this a viable option? I assume that they would last longer than velcro. The last thing I want is them coming away from the wall. They are going to be approx 1000mm x 600mm each.
screw it to the wall with capping screwsdon;t f
k about with mirrors in the bathroom - it'll only end in disasterYou could use a bead of white silicon around the outside edge between the Mirror and Tiles. When/if you need access you just cut around the silicon to get the mirror out. Clean off old silicon and re-seal when you refit the mirror. This will also make the joint watertight keeping the electrics dry.
sleep envy said:
cjs said:
You could use a bead of white silicon around the outside edge between the Mirror and Tiles.
I don't like the sound of that at allThese things can be extremely heavy, and if they fall will produce extremely dangerous shards of glass. Not to be messed with.
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