On Wednesday, 23 January 2019 13:12:58 UTC, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
On 23/01/2019 11:00, newshound wrote:
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.

Bollox to that. Use a batten to get it level and use *mirror glue* to
hold it in place.

No worries abput screws.

Many other adhesives attack the coatings, don't just use anything.
A little warmth on the glass can prevent condensation.


NT