Mirror installation is a DIY home improvement job that may be approached in a variety of ways based on the wall type, mirror weight, and whether or not the mirror has a frame. The simplest method to hang a frameless bathroom mirror is to use tape or glue to adhere it to the wall, but this is a dangerous technique, especially for large, heavy mirrors, and clips are nearly always a better option. A hanging bracket or picture-hanging wire is generally attached to the back of a framed bathroom mirror to hang it.

Mirrors may be cumbersome.

Upgrade to 1/2-inch beveled glass, which weighs 6.54 pounds per square foot and requires the wall and hangers to withstand nearly 60 pounds, the weight of a bag of concrete mix. The screws holding the bathroom mirror in place must be buried into wall studs or the proper type of wall anchors if you don’t want them to fall down.

Mirror Installation Using Adhesive

You can get double-sided mirror mounting tape at any hardware shop, but while it can hold a small mirror, it would need a whole roll to support a large mirror, and even then, it would not be enough if the mirror weighs more than 44 pounds.

Aside from that, mounting tape has another issue. It can peel off by itself unless the surface to which you put it is extremely clean and flat, and the restroom conditions are unusually dry.

A safe approach to utilize mirror mounting tape, according to Bunnings Warehouse, is to use it in conjunction with sticky caulk on the back of the mirror. In the presentation, Bunnings utilizes silicone caulk, but you could instead use construction glue like Liquid Nails. However, this solves another issue with using an adhesive: it’s permanent. If and when the time comes, you’ll have a difficult time removing the bathroom mirror.

What is the Best Way to Hang a Frameless Bathroom Mirror?

You must note the position of the mirror whether you use mounting hardware or adhesive. If you are using glue, Modern Bathroom recommends laying a hefty mirror on the vanity countertop for stability. Wipe down the wall with isopropyl alcohol before hanging frameless mirrors with adhesive to ensure the wall is clear of pollutants that might interfere with adherence.

When hanging framed mirrors from a wire, drive two screws separated by 2 or 3 inches to offer greater stability and prevent the bathroom mirror from tilting.

Measure the distance of the hanging bracket or wire (when it’s supporting the mirror) from the top edge of the frame and add it to the distance of the top of the mirror from the ceiling to find the position of a single screw or the halfway between two screws. Make a mark and draw a level line after it. Make a note on the line that runs through the center of the vanity and use it as a guide for drilling pilot holes for the screws.