![]() ![]() There are safe ways to fix mirrors to a ceiling but this is something best left to a competent professional glazier.Īccording to the Australian Standards all glass that is to be used in wet areas must be Grade A safety glass, this includes mirrors. Never glue a mirror to the ceiling (I wont ask why you want a mirror on your ceiling, but its a very dangerous idea). Make sure the tape is suitable for mirrors. Never use this stuff on it’s own – it’s only meant to hold the mirror until the silicone sets. ![]() If you’re worried about the mirror falling of the wall while the silicone cures, there are double sided tapes you can use in conjunction with silicone. Neutral cure silicone usually takes 24 hours to fully cure (or set), always check your tube for recommended curing times.I If there is nothing to rest it on, use some temporary props like timber to hold it in place. If there is a solid object below the mirror, like a bench, use a piece of cardboard between the mirror and the object until the silicone sets. If you apply the silicone in the way I describe above, it should hold the mirror to the wall, however, care must be taken to support the bottom edge until the silicone has set otherwise it will start sliding down the wall. Using blobs in this way creates more suction, which holds the mirror in place until the silicone goes off (or sets), usually making mirror tape unnecessary. When I install mirrors in a non-wet area wall I use blobs of silicone, roughly the size of a fifty cent coin and as thick my thumb, the blobs should be spaced approximately 200mm apart across the full height and width of the mirror. The mirror in a wet area needs to be installed properly so that if it breaks, it stays together and doesn’t break into shards that could cause serious injury. Wet areas are slippery – so there’s a higher risk of someone falling into the mirror in your bathroom or laundry, compared to say your lounge room.This is why mirrors in wet areas need to be installed in a different way to those in non-wet areas. What’s the difference between wet and non-wet areas? If you’re not sure, just ask your local hardware store to point out the right type. Acidic cure silicone will degrade the back of your mirror and lead to black spots over time. There are lots of different ways to install mirrors, in this post I’m going to focus on glue-back application, which like it sounds, is where glue is applied to the back of a mirror to hold it to the wall.Īlways use a neutral cure silicone when gluing mirrors. ![]()
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