How to glue mirror to wood: Simple instructions for 3 common projects

Rather than settle for a storebought framed mirror, why not get creative and make your own? It’s a simple project, well within the ability of most handypeople.

First, choose the wood for your frame. It can be moulding pieces or other common stock. Whatever you decide, simply measure your mirror and create a frame a bit bigger than the mirror. 

Here’s how to attach mirror to a wood frame:

1. Lay the frame on the floor, face down.
2. Lay the mirror into the frame to check the fit, then remove it and set it aside.
3. Apply a bead of adhesive around the edge of the frame where it will contact the mirror. Be sure to apply only as much as needed to avoid the adhesive squeezing out past the trim later.
4. Put the mirror into place and ensure it is seated against the frame.
5. Lightly clamp the mirror or set a reasonable weight on the mirror edges to keep it in contact with the adhesive until it sets.
6. Once the glue has cured, turn the mirror over and check for any excess glue on the mirror surface. If present, remove it with a putty knife or a damp cloth.

An excellent adhesive for this type of project would be LePage No More Nails Ultimate Crystal Clear Construction Adhesive. No More Nails is a high-quality formula that bonds to most common materials and has an almost instant grab. That means no bracing as the glass will be held in place in just minutes, with a full-strength cure in 24 hours. 

Next, let’s look at how to stick mirror to a wardrobe door. The size and weight of your mirror will determine how you will fasten the mirror.

Small mirrors and those that may need to be removed periodically can be applied with a good double-sided tape, or even better, an adhesive putty, such as LePage Fun-Tak Mounting Putty. Fun-Tak is a reusable and repositionable alternative to tape, tacks, or magnets. Fun-Tak holds firmly and won’t dry out. It will stick to nearly any surface including wood, tile, brick, and glass. It eliminates the need for nails or screws and the unsightly holes that they leave when the mirror is moved.

Mounting putty is very easy to use:

1. Clean the door surface where the mirror will be mounted.
2. Make a small reference mark at the center of the door and at the height you want to mount the mirror.
3. Apply the mounting putty to the back of the mirror. Use a minimum of four strips at the corners, or more depending on the size and weight of the mirror.
4. Press the mirror into place, taking note of your center mark.
5. Press firmly around the edges of the mirror to ensure the putty makes good contact with the door.