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newshound writes
On 22/01/2019 21:13, Chris Hogg wrote:
On Tue, 22 Jan 2019 20:25:10 +0000, Robin wrote:

On 22/01/2019 20:14, Tim Lamb wrote:
Any gotchas about fixing full length bathroom mirrors you care to share?

Walls that aren't flat.
+1
Only tighten the fixing screws enough to hold the mirror in place
and
stop it moving. DAMHIKT. Perhaps put a sheet of something 'squashable'
(like that thin foam sheet used for packaging delicate goods) behind
the mirror before you put it up on the wall, to stop it actually
moving about or rattling, but whatever you do, don't over-tighten the
screws.


Or bubble wrap, instead of foam (the type with small bubbles).

For a heavy mirror, either fix a temporary batten to the wall at the
bottom, or use something like a heavy pile of books to make a platform
right up against the wall. Get it level. Have someone hold the mirror
firmly against the wall while you mark up the holes. Keep the platform
in place at least until you have got the top two screws inserted far
enough to take the weight.

Sorry for the delay. Busy selling a house!

I am old enough to have overcome equipment size comparison concerns.
Although, carrying reading glasses hung from the neck can be a
re-assurance:-)

Full length is more to do with user age range than a desire to see
behind my knees.

So... Toughened glass? I suspect not readily available but will enquire
along with rounded edges for safety.

Internal wall so not likely to suffer hugely from condensation. U-tube
tricks showed wiping shaving cream over the glass as a prevention!
How does that work? Especially for an electric shaver user.

Skimmed studwork wall so flattish.

Glued fixing seems to be the trade preference. Points taken about not
over-tightening screws.

Foam backing. Bit of engineered floor underlay might do.



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Tim Lamb