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Any gotchas about fixing full length bathroom mirrors you care to share?
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On Tue, 22 Jan 2019 20:14:29 +0000, Tim Lamb wrote:
Any gotchas about fixing full length bathroom mirrors you care to share? Never look at them when you are naked. Cheers Dave R -- AMD FX-6300 in GA-990X-Gaming SLI-CF running Windows 7 Pro x64 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus |
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On 22/01/2019 20:14, Tim Lamb wrote:
Any gotchas about fixing full length bathroom mirrors you care to share? Toughened? |
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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. I assume the same goes for ceilings and floors but I've no experience of putting mirrors on them -- Robin reply-to address is (intended to be) valid |
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On 22/01/2019 20:14, Tim Lamb wrote:
Any gotchas about fixing full length bathroom mirrors you care to share? you will be embarrassed at the puniness of your todger? -- The theory of Communism may be summed up in one sentence: Abolish all private property. Karl Marx |
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On 22/01/2019 20:27, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
On 22/01/2019 20:14, Tim Lamb wrote: Any gotchas about fixing full length bathroom mirrors you care to share? you will be embarrassed at the puniness of your todger? He didn't say that these are flat mirrors. Presumably, you can get mirrors that flatter the size of your todger? |
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GB Wrote in message:
On 22/01/2019 20:27, The Natural Philosopher wrote: On 22/01/2019 20:14, Tim Lamb wrote: Any gotchas about fixing full length bathroom mirrors you care to share? you will be embarrassed at the puniness of your todger? He didn't say that these are flat mirrors. Presumably, you can get mirrors that flatter the size of your todger? Like one of those convex "blind driveway" mirrors? -- Jim K ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
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Chris Hogg Wrote in message:
On Tue, 22 Jan 2019 21:14:05 +0000 (GMT+00:00), "Jim K.." wrote: GB Wrote in message: On 22/01/2019 20:27, The Natural Philosopher wrote: On 22/01/2019 20:14, Tim Lamb wrote: Any gotchas about fixing full length bathroom mirrors you care to share? you will be embarrassed at the puniness of your todger? He didn't say that these are flat mirrors. Presumably, you can get mirrors that flatter the size of your todger? Like one of those convex "blind driveway" mirrors? But it'll also exaggerate your beer gut. I reckon GB will have to lift his paunch out of the way first.... ;-) -- Jim K ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
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... Any gotchas about fixing full length bathroom mirrors you care to share? I only EVER share my bathroom mirror with my wife (honest ) Andrew |
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"Tim Lamb" wrote in message ... Any gotchas about fixing full length bathroom mirrors you care to share? red 3m double sided tape...... |
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You mean about making sure the wall is not bowed before you tighten up the
screws? Brian -- ----- -- This newsgroup posting comes to you directly from... The Sofa of Brian Gaff... Blind user, so no pictures please Note this Signature is meaningless.! "Tim Lamb" wrote in message ... Any gotchas about fixing full length bathroom mirrors you care to share? -- Tim Lamb |
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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. I used clear washers if the mirror had to be stood off the wall at edges and Blu Tack dot-and-dab style if there were hollows in the wall (for fear of someone leaning hard against the mirror). Hadn't thought of foam. -- Robin reply-to address is (intended to be) valid |
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A guy I know once decided to put mirror tiles on the ceiling over his bed,
and he glued them up using those double side sticky pads. I'm sure you can guess what happened several months later in the middle of the night. ahem. Brian -- ----- -- This newsgroup posting comes to you directly from... The Sofa of Brian Gaff... Blind user, so no pictures please Note this Signature is meaningless.! "Robin" wrote in message ... 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. I assume the same goes for ceilings and floors but I've no experience of putting mirrors on them -- Robin reply-to address is (intended to be) valid |
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Brian Gaff wrote:
A guy I know once decided to put mirror tiles on the ceiling over his bed, and he glued them up using those double side sticky pads. A rented student hovel had mirror tiles, with sticky pads, over wallpaper, in the bathroom, which sagged somewhat worryingly when the room got steamed up. |
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On Tuesday, 22 January 2019 20:25:13 UTC, 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 Put lines of silicon on the wall before fixing. Don't over tighten screws. |
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On 23/01/2019 10:01, harry wrote:
On Tuesday, 22 January 2019 20:25:13 UTC, 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 Put lines of silicon on the wall before fixing. Don't over tighten screws. How does that work when you want to remove the mirror? I chose Blu Tack with that in mind and come the day the application of a hairdryer to the mirror - and some tedious wiggling - got it off. -- Robin reply-to address is (intended to be) valid |
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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. |
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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. -- Tim Lamb |
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On 22/01/2019 21:31, Jim K.. wrote:
Chris Hogg Wrote in message: On Tue, 22 Jan 2019 21:14:05 +0000 (GMT+00:00), "Jim K.." wrote: GB Wrote in message: On 22/01/2019 20:27, The Natural Philosopher wrote: On 22/01/2019 20:14, Tim Lamb wrote: Any gotchas about fixing full length bathroom mirrors you care to share? you will be embarrassed at the puniness of your todger? He didn't say that these are flat mirrors. Presumably, you can get mirrors that flatter the size of your todger? Like one of those convex "blind driveway" mirrors? But it'll also exaggerate your beer gut. I reckon GB will have to lift his paunch out of the way first.... ;-) Too heavy to lift manually. |
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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. -- Karl Marx said religion is the opium of the people. But Marxism is the crack cocaine. |
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writes 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. Big worry about other people deciding it is in the wrong place:-( -- Tim Lamb |
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On Wed, 23 Jan 2019 11:29:22 +0000
Tim Lamb wrote: 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? Detergent breaks down surface tension so you get a thin film of water rather than the haze of many tiny droplets. |
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On 23/01/2019 16:19, Tim Lamb wrote:
In message , The Natural Philosopher writes 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. Â*Or bubble wrap, instead of foam (the type with small bubbles). Â*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. Big worry about other people deciding it is in the wrong place:-( That may seem like a big worry but compare it with "the mirror's perfect but it shows the bath's in the wrong place". -- Robin reply-to address is (intended to be) valid |
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In message 20190123162939.3d4512e2@Mars, Rob Morley
writes On Wed, 23 Jan 2019 11:29:22 +0000 Tim Lamb wrote: 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? Detergent breaks down surface tension so you get a thin film of water rather than the haze of many tiny droplets. So a bit of Fairy liquid will do? -- Tim Lamb |
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On 23/01/2019 16:19, Tim Lamb wrote:
In message , The Natural Philosopher writes 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. Â*Or bubble wrap, instead of foam (the type with small bubbles). Â*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. Big worry about other people deciding it is in the wrong place:-( I told her it was there and could not be removed....tough You sort that out at the temporary batten stage. -- A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes. |
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On Wednesday, 23 January 2019 10:46:30 UTC, Robin wrote:
On 23/01/2019 10:01, harry wrote: On Tuesday, 22 January 2019 20:25:13 UTC, 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 Put lines of silicon on the wall before fixing. Don't over tighten screws. How does that work when you want to remove the mirror? Release agent on back of mirror before installing EG wax polish or clingfilm. |
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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 |
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Tim Lamb wrote: In message 20190123162939.3d4512e2@Mars, Rob Morley writes On Wed, 23 Jan 2019 11:29:22 +0000 Tim Lamb wrote: [...] Detergent breaks down surface tension so you get a thin film of water rather than the haze of many tiny droplets. So a bit of Fairy liquid will do? Many surfactant will stop droplets forming, for an anti-mist coating you want one that clings to the glass while leaving the mirror looking clean. |
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On 22/01/2019 20:20, GB wrote:
On 22/01/2019 20:14, Tim Lamb wrote: Any gotchas about fixing full length bathroom mirrors you care to share? Toughened? You may have to consider losing weight when you see the full picture :-) |
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On 23/01/2019 07:31, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
"Tim Lamb" wrote in message ... Any gotchas about fixing full length bathroom mirrors you care to share? red 3m double sided tape...... PAINT the edge of the mirror with clear laquer and also seal the back. Bathroom moisture will soon seep in at the edge and start to destroy the mirroring. |
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On 23/01/2019 16:37, Robin wrote:
On 23/01/2019 16:19, Tim Lamb wrote: In message , The Natural Philosopher writes 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. Â*Or bubble wrap, instead of foam (the type with small bubbles). Â*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. Big worry about other people deciding it is in the wrong place:-( That may seem like a big worry but compare it with "the mirror's perfect but it shows the bath's in the wrong place". Wrongly placed bath is bad news but nowhere near as bad as a 'wrongly located' bog, which 'needs' to go on the opposite wall from where the foul stack is. |
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On 23/01/2019 16:29, Rob Morley wrote:
On Wed, 23 Jan 2019 11:29:22 +0000 Tim Lamb wrote: 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? Detergent breaks down surface tension so you get a thin film of water rather than the haze of many tiny droplets. I use Ilford Ilfotrol wetting agent to clean mirrors and the patio door glass. Any misting due to humidity seems to disappear quite quickly. A litre only cost about £5 over 10 years ago and it is highly concentrated, a minute amount goes a long way. |
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On 23/01/2019 16:19, Tim Lamb wrote:
In message , The Natural Philosopher writes 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. Â*Or bubble wrap, instead of foam (the type with small bubbles). Â*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. Big worry about other people deciding it is in the wrong place:-( And mirror glue will take the back off if you do move it, and probably the plaster skim too. But I agree, if you are very confident about positioning (e.g. if above tiles over a sink) then glue is the quick and easy way to go. |
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On 22/01/2019 20:16, David wrote:
On Tue, 22 Jan 2019 20:14:29 +0000, Tim Lamb wrote: Any gotchas about fixing full length bathroom mirrors you care to share? Never look at them when you are naked. Well, most of us... If you are young and fit, or just ungodly fit and not young, I guess it's OK :-o -- Email does not work |
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On 22/01/2019 20:20, GB wrote:
On 22/01/2019 20:14, Tim Lamb wrote: Any gotchas about fixing full length bathroom mirrors you care to share? Toughened? If not, you can get ones with a safety backing film that I assume holds all the shards in place if it does break. -- Email does not work |
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newshound writes On 23/01/2019 16:19, Tim Lamb wrote: Bollox to that. Use a batten to get it level and use *mirror glue* to hold it in place. No worries abput screws. Big worry about other people deciding it is in the wrong place:-( And mirror glue will take the back off if you do move it, and probably the plaster skim too. But I agree, if you are very confident about positioning (e.g. if above tiles over a sink) then glue is the quick and easy way to go. The mirror is ordered and will be supplied with 4 corner fixing holes. I'll take view on wall flatness when I install. I assume the fixings will have plastic spacer washers. If this is likely to lead to excessive flexing, I can take up Harry's suggestion of silicon strips and cling film to protect the silvering. The location is pretty much determined by where there is sufficient vertical space to stand and shave (or perfect the eye make up) but not conflict with toilets/towel rails etc. -- Tim Lamb |
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writes On 23/01/2019 07:31, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: "Tim Lamb" wrote in message ... Any gotchas about fixing full length bathroom mirrors you care to share? red 3m double sided tape...... PAINT the edge of the mirror with clear laquer and also seal the back. Bathroom moisture will soon seep in at the edge and start to destroy the mirroring. Seal in what way? Door seal round the edge or...? -- Tim Lamb |
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On 24/01/2019 11:42, Tim Lamb wrote:
The mirror is ordered and will be supplied with 4 corner fixing holes. I'll take view on wall flatness when I install. I assume the fixings will have plastic spacer washers. If this is likely to lead to excessive flexing, I can take up Harry's suggestion of silicon strips and cling film to protect the silvering. use rubber grommets behind it. The location is pretty much determined by where there is sufficient vertical space to stand and shave (or perfect the eye make up) but not conflict with toilets/towel rails etc. -- €œit should be clear by now to everyone that activist environmentalism (or environmental activism) is becoming a general ideology about humans, about their freedom, about the relationship between the individual and the state, and about the manipulation of people under the guise of a 'noble' idea. It is not an honest pursuit of 'sustainable development,' a matter of elementary environmental protection, or a search for rational mechanisms designed to achieve a healthy environment. Yet things do occur that make you shake your head and remind yourself that you live neither in Joseph Stalins Communist era, nor in the Orwellian utopia of 1984.€ Vaclav Klaus |
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Bathroom mirrors
On Thursday, 24 January 2019 11:56:24 UTC, Tim Lamb wrote:
In message , newshound writes On 23/01/2019 16:19, Tim Lamb wrote: Bollox to that. Use a batten to get it level and use *mirror glue* to hold it in place. No worries abput screws. Big worry about other people deciding it is in the wrong place:-( And mirror glue will take the back off if you do move it, and probably the plaster skim too. But I agree, if you are very confident about positioning (e.g. if above tiles over a sink) then glue is the quick and easy way to go. The mirror is ordered and will be supplied with 4 corner fixing holes. I'll take view on wall flatness when I install. I assume the fixings will have plastic spacer washers. If this is likely to lead to excessive flexing, I can take up Harry's suggestion of silicon strips and cling film to protect the silvering. The location is pretty much determined by where there is sufficient vertical space to stand and shave (or perfect the eye make up) but not conflict with toilets/towel rails etc. -- Tim Lamb Don't site it where you can see yourself sat on the bog. Quite disturbing! |
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Bathroom mirrors
In message , The Natural Philosopher
writes On 24/01/2019 11:42, Tim Lamb wrote: The mirror is ordered and will be supplied with 4 corner fixing holes. I'll take view on wall flatness when I install. I assume the fixings will have plastic spacer washers. If this is likely to lead to excessive flexing, I can take up Harry's suggestion of silicon strips and cling film to protect the silvering. use rubber grommets behind it. The location is pretty much determined by where there is sufficient vertical space to stand and shave (or perfect the eye make up) but not conflict with toilets/towel rails etc. Job done. The mirror was supplied with foil backing so hopefully free of future moisture damage. The wall was flat and the supplied fixings were longer than the mirror thickness so I decided to dispense with the tap washers I planned to use as spacers. Slight annoyance that the shaver outlet fitted at the same time comes with a permanently on LED indicating the voltage selected. Helpful if you were stumbling around in the dark but most folk have a ceiling light. -- Tim Lamb |
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