How to Install a Mirror Using Adhesive - Gluing a Vanity Mirror 

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Yes! I found a great deal on vanity mirrors through Home Depot. I ordered mine on-line and picked up at the store.

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Yes.... this technique gives a real clean appearance, but will ruin the drywall if you ever needed to take it off.

I pulled off a mirror that had 4" splotches of black adhesive. I soaked the areas with goo gone and scraped the glue off. Cleaned with soap & water, then rubbing alcohol before rehanging on the wall. Good as new.

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If I were gluing wood to the wall, I'd use construction adhesive, like liquid nail.

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So sorry it's taking me forever to get back to you. I get a lot of comments every day and some get by me. So far the paint has not affected my adhering to the wall. Hope this helps you out.

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Just found this comment from 1 year ago! Not sure how I missed it. Anyway........ give me credit for trying, my brother!

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I've never done that. I can't give you an educated answer. maybe call a glass shop? then..... let me know. your answer might help others.

Not sure if I'd trust the finish of tile. never have done that.

This mirror is stuck to the wall for life. If you try to take it down, it will most likely tear sheet rock surface. I have not heard of this product ruining mirrors. I can tell you that my mirror still looks like new to this present day.

Yeah, the "glue" can react to the back of the mirror and ruin it, so by adhesive that is for this specific use. Also it's always a good idea to make some "scratches" on the wall for better adhesion.

good tip about the 'scratches', Omidion!

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You would be fine using the new glue on the back. However, if you can take off the old glue with a scraper razor blade, it's at least worth train in order to prepare the surface. However, I would personally trust using nail glue between the old glue one mounting the mirror back on the wall

I've heard the same stories, but I have not had any issue

We did this and it’s happening to ours… disappointing since it’s not coming down now

there are no rules, just what you thing looks good. I set my mirror on top of the back-splash, and 1 or 2 inches in from the length of the vanity is good.

I've been trying to put myself in your position on this. i think if I were you, I would go to the home improvement stores, and look at various cabinets to see how their hinges are installed. I always try not to re-invent the wheel. The biggest issue you will have is to not break the mirror. I personally wouldn't use glue. I like the rivet idea. I also like the heating up idea for taking the mirror off. OR...... I hate to say it, but sometimes, you just have to buy a new cabinet (sorry) .... I know exactly where you are coming from on this. I would be doing the same thing you're doing. sounds like we could hang out. Hope I helped you out some, Johnny.

@@PhilCrockett so earlier today I bit the bullet and went out and bought a new medicine cabinet, than I go on RU-vid and read your reply.... are you a pilsner type or a lager type? We should definitely hang out. Lol... BTW, they dont make medicine cabinet like they use to. Couldnt find a decent one made of metal that didnt cost an arm and a leg. Manufacturers of medicine cabinets have the audacity to make and sell cheapy flimsy plastic units. I ended up buying one made of wannabe wood which I am doubting its life span. I kept the old one and figured I would give it a shot when I feel like it.. hopefully I find a solution before my recently purchased medicine cabinet rots of moisture. In the meantime i can figure out how to accomplish what it takes to finish the project and at the same time, miter some wood and frame it so when I do need it I'll just pop it back in place, proving that everything eventually comes to a full circle.

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No. This is meant to be permanent.

I would cover the mirror in heavy tape or contact paper and then break it into pieces to remove it. It kinda creates a poor-man’s laminated glass. It will help, but there will still be glass everywhere.

I suppose it depends on the integrity of the wall surface and the weight of the mirror. In general, this adhesive would be strong enough. Don't follow common sense rules.

Mine is just a regular old mirror.

Nope. still look's good here. I'm sure there are cheap mirrors out there that have substandard reflective backing. I got mine from Home Depot.

I have the same mirror from hd. and used the same loctite adhesive. it bled through my mirror and I can see all the glue lines.

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I think you're describing a house built in the late 70's or early 80's. The 'bumps' are made of mixing sand in paint. you can actually sand those off the wall, or use a very thin putty knife.

Let me know how it turns out, Sarah.

it worked for me.

Watch the video. I have the product in there at 0.15.

Don’t use gorilla glue, get mirror mastic or this Loctite brand mastic

I trust this adhesive over mounting tape. However, ...to each their own.

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sure.... there are many ways to do this. I've never had any problems with this method, but you can sure do something a little different, and it will still work.

I hope to never need to remove this. I imagine the drywall paper will come off and the wall will need a thin layer of drywall mud and paint. But like I said, this is meant to be permanent.

@@PhilCrockett I actually applied your technique and it worked like a charm. But I forgot to tell you that I have an Indian wall. Its basically paint on bricks cemented together.

Ive never done this on wallpaper. Maybe someone else can chime in and give us their experience......

If it ever breaks, I will let you know. Sounds like it would be a good video!

It would most likely pull the paper from the drywall. I have fixed these using a super thin coat of drywall mud, and then using a sanding screen to smooth. It takes a lot of patience, but it's the best method that I know about.

@@PhilCrockett ok gotcha. thank you

Home depot. I ordered it on-line, and they shipped it to the store.

set on spacers until cured

I have never put one on tile.

Home Depot is where I bought mine

Hard to give advice without being there. However, since the wall didn't hold it the first time, I'd probably buy mirror hanging hardware. search for mirror hanging clips or mirror mounting hardware.

@@PhilCrockett Thanks. Was able o contact builder. Going to use gorilla construction adhesive and build a frame across the top. Gary

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@@PhilCrockett behind mirror how to paste mirror on wall what's that material

Drywall.

not sure

This was painted drywall

it's very good stuff indeed

You don't need to rest on anything, however, the adhesive is only as good as the integrity of the wall covering.

Yes. use 'mirror clips'. google them. They simply screw in to the wall. If you need to take the mirror down, then just patch the small holes left behind with spackle

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I would not do that. This mirror is pretty heavy

This video shows how to hang it on drywall

Can't remember how much it was. got it from homedepot. you could look on-line.

I truly don't know. I would call the company. let me know when you find out.

Sure is!

Never had any problem adhering to painted walls, however, I probably wouldn't try it on high gloss paint.

Use clips and the glue if you not 100% confident in just glue like i did

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@@PhilCrockett true ....but you have to go back to the job to remove tapes ,saves a trip

true..... however, in this case, the 'job' was in my basement. lol. Thanks for the great comment and tip, Hayward!

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