We have all seen the shabby-looking bathroom wall mirrors held up by those little yet unsightly transparent plastic clips. While there are ways to hide the plastic clips, this lesson focuses on the fundamental problem: how to hang a frameless bathroom mirror like an expert without using anything distracting.

Although it is a simple procedure, it does need some considerable muscular force (depending on the size of your mirror) and a lot of patience. So, follow these simple instructions to install a bathroom mirror.

Installing a Bathroom Mirrors: What You will need

• Mirror with no frames
• Trims
• Mastic measuring tape with a mirror

This approach, which involves hanging a large bathroom vanity mirror like a pro, will have a huge influence on your entire bathroom, regardless of its size or design. Notice how the “before” space appears tiny and dreary, owing in part to a small (read: sad) mirror? Even if you are wearing old pants and a sweatshirt, a new ceiling-height mirror radically transforms the impression of the same environment.

Before you install a bathroom mirror, have a strategy

Before we get started on your mirror-mounting adventure, let us talk about the mirror you want to use. For various reasons, I strongly suggest having a mirror custom-cut for your room.

To begin, a bathroom vanity will usually have a light set above it, usually a foot or two below the ceiling (or at least partway up). Your alternatives for a huge, magnificent, light-bouncing-around-the-bathroom mirror are very limited.

Second, a custom-fit mirror looks built-in and can handle unusual dimensions and impediments (such as a lamp). Third, items that are built-in appear to be more expensive and advanced. The secret, though, is to provide expert mirror cutters with flawlessly correct dimensions. (Have a look at your local glass shops to see if they can help you with this.) My finished mirror measured over 3′ broad by about 4-1/2′ tall.

Remove the light fixture (if appropriate) to discover and measure the electrical box beneath it for precise measurements. Most glass cutters can cut a perfect 4″ round hole in the middle of a mirror, which is the same size as a standard electrical box. To put it another way, there is no room for mistakes, thus you will require direct access to the box.

Measure the area where the bathroom mirror will be installed

Measure the bottom and top widths, left and right heights, and the distance from the center of your lighting box to all four edges of your area for each horizontal and vertical space. Because your area, at least in an older house, may not be completely square, these dimensions are crucial. In our situation, this was the case. To ensure that the mirror fit, it was advised to remove at least 1/2″ from the lowest width and height measurements. It took four measurements and ended up deducting only 3/8″ since it was confident in the correctness of the figures and wanted a smooth mirror fit. Make a careful record of your measurements and discuss your options with your mirror-cutting pros.