In this guide, we show you how to hang a mirror on a wall without nails or screws, from preparing the wall to polishing off and cleaning up.
Ever wondered how to hang a mirror on a wall without nails or screws? It’s easy. Just follow the guidelines in this article and you’ll be a pro in no time.
The simple answer is, of course, yes. To hang a mirror without holes, all you need is the right glue. If you’ve ever tried drilling into wall tiles, you know it’s not that simple. You need a special drill bit or you risk shattering the tile, because some ceramic tiles are as tough as steel.
By using the right glue and the correct technique, you’ll have that mirror put up in no time.
First of all, you need to get everything together to do the job, including:
Once you have everything at hand, you’ll need to do one last safety check before you can get to work.
Voila! You now have a wall mirror in your bathroom with no drilling required.
Before you fix your mirror, you need to check its construction. Some mirrors are highly polished metal or acrylic, some are glass with silver coating, and some are copper electroplated. This will determine which glue you can use.
You may consider using a high-performance adhesive formulated specifically designed for mounting mirrors. Be sure to confirm the adhesive works with the mirror material you’ve selected, especially the backing. Not all adhesives work with all mirrors.
LePage PL Premium Fast Grab bonds to most common construction materials, including ceramic tiles, marble, granite, glass, and metal. Because of its high initial tack properties (4x better than other polyurethane adhesives) and its high strength when fully cured, it is ideal for vertical applications, such as fixing a mirror. Being virtually VOC free, it is completely odorless, so it works well in an enclosed bathroom.