Looking for a way to enhance your home’s allure? In 7 simple steps, you can hang a frameless mirror on the wall using no-slip mirror adhesive, a wooden brace, and basic tools.
Frameless mirrors, especially uniquely shaped ones, have grown in popularity recently because of their aesthetic appeal. Hanging a frameless mirror can be challenging because you need to find a way to support its weight. While trying to hang an oblong mirror in my living room, I learned that you can install a temporary wooden brace to secure the frameless mirror to the wall while waiting for the no-slip adhesive to dry.
What You’ll Need
- No-slip mirror adhesive
- Level
- Tape measure
- Pencil
- Painter’s tape
- Electric sander
- Sandpaper
- Drywall primer
- Paint tray
- 2- or 3-inch paintbrush
- Paint roller
- 1 x 2-inch or 1 x 4-inch wooden brace
- Power drill
- Screws
- Screwdriver
- Fast-drying spackle
Safety tips:
- Protect yourself from dust and debris by wearing a dust or face mask and safety glasses.
- Ask a friend or relative to assist you in handling the frameless mirror.
- Check the manufacturer’s instructions to determine if the mirror no-slip adhesive can support the weight of your mirror.
Step 1: Determine the Mounting Area
Measure the mirror’s height and length using a tape measure and mark it with a pencil. Use a level to create even lines on the wall. Afterward, stick painter’s tape along the marked perimeter to help you visualize the mirror’s location once it is mounted.
Quick tip: Leave enough space below the mirror to mount the temporary wooden brace in Step 4.
Step 2: Prepare the Drywall
Remove the paint from the marked area on your drywall using an electric sander. Leave a gap around the borders to avoid sanding off the paint beyond the mounting location. Instead, remove the paint from this area with sandpaper.
Step 3: Apply Primer to the Wall
Stir the drywall primer before pouring it into a paint tray. Then, completely coat the paintbrush and paint roller with primer and remove any excess.
Apply drywall primer to the borders with a paintbrush. Afterward, use the paint roller to cover the rest of the area with primer. Let it dry overnight.
Step 4: Install the Temporary Wooden Brace
Position the wooden brace below the marked area on the drywall. The bottom of the mirror should rest on the wooden brace. Drill a hole on each end of the wooden brace into the drywall with a power drill. Insert a screw into each hole using a screwdriver to mount the wooden brace.
Editor’s note: When I hung a frameless mirror on my living room wall, I didn’t want to create new exposed holes underneath that I had to patch. Instead, I attached a wooden brace using Command strips, which came off easily once the mirror was secure.
Step 5: Apply the Adhesive
With the mirror’s back facing you, carefully lay it on a soft surface, such as a carpet, rug, or bed. Apply the no-slip adhesive on the back of the mirror. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when placing the adhesive.
Step 6: Hang the Mirror
Lift the mirror and bring it towards the wall. Rest one side of the mirror on the mounting brace and check its alignment before lightly pressing the rest of the mirror onto the drywall. Adjust the mirror’s placement as needed.
Gently press the frameless mirror in place with a clean paint roller. Afterward, stick painter’s tape diagonally on the top corners of the mirror to support its weight while the adhesive dries.
Step 7: Remove the Temporary Wooden Brace
Wait 24 to 48 hours for the adhesive to dry. Unmount the wooden brace by removing the screws. Then, repair and patch the holes in the drywall with fast-drying spackle.
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