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A frameless mirror gives a room a clean,modern, polished look.
Lacking aframe, the mirror blends effortlessly into the room and merges with the room’s overall style.
The lower edge of the mirror rests in the bottom clips, which are fixed in place.
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The top clips slide up to allow the mirror to rest against the wall.
Then they slide down by gravity or by spring tension to hold the mirror in place.
Adjustable mounting clips are sturdy, dependable, and safe.
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Attaching the clips to studs rather than drywall is best.
Clips allow for easy removal of the mirror.
The adhesive sets in 15 to 30 minutes but requires 24 to 48 hours to fully cure.
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One downside is significant: Removal is extremely difficult.
Unless you absolutely do not want visible fasteners, the mounting clip method is preferable to the adhesive method.
Have an assistant help you, especially with larger mirrors or when reaching over a bathroom counter.
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Mark each stud location just above the top perimeter line and just below the bottom perimeter line.
Mark lightly on the wall or on a short strip of painter’s tape.
Shifting the mirror left or right may help the mounting clips contact two studs.
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Adrywall anchorhelps you hang heavy objects from hollow walls that have no studs behind them.
Even if just one side hits a stud, use that.
Then, use a drywall anchor for the other side.
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Mark Location of Top Clips
Rest the mirror on the bottom clips.
One strip should be located on the same stud directly above the bottom-left mounting clip.
The bottom of the tape should be flush with the top of the mirror.
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Repeat on the right side.
Keep in mind that each clip slides open and closed.
In closed mode, the clip should be about 1/16-inch above the top edge of the mirror.
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Screw the top mounting clips into place.
When you are happy with placement, gently screw them into the mirror’s back.
Otherwise, you could proceed with hanging instructions in the next step.
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Then swing the bottom edge of the mirror toward the wall and set the edge into the bottom clips.
Rest the bottom edge of the mirror into the two bottom clips.
Swing the top edge of the mirror toward the wall.
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Release the two top clips.
see to it that each clip fully covers the top edge of the mirror.
Use a bubble level or laser level to ensure that the mirror will be level.
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Maintain a space of at least 6 inches below the mirror to allow for the temporary mounting brace.
To avoid abrading the drywall paper, use fine-grit sandpaper and hold the sander lightly.
Apply Primer
Add the paint tray liner to the paint tray.
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Pourdrywall primerinto the tray.
Fit the paint roller with the medium nap roller cover.
Prime the sanded area within the mirror perimeter.
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Let the primer dry overnight.
The top edge of the board should be flush with the bottom edge of the marked perimeter.
This will be the very bottom of the frameless mirror.
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Apply Adhesive to Mirror
Fit the glass/mirror adhesive tube into the caulking gun.
On the back of the mirror, apply long vertical beads of adhesive 2 inches apart from each other.
Keep the adhesive 2 inches away from the edges of the mirror.
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Set Mirror on Wall
Rest the bottom edge of the mirror on top of the mounting brace.
Tilt the mirror toward the wall and press it lightly against the wall.
You’ll need to work quickly, though, before the adhesive sets.
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Press Mirror With Roller
Fit the paint roller with the thick nap roller cover.
Patch the screw holes withdrywall compoundorspackle.
When the patch material is dry, paint to match the wall.
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Have a generalcontractoror fix-it person hang these types of frameless mirrors.
