Attaching frames to surface of a mirror.

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DVieau2

DVieau2

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I hope I can describe my vision.

I have a 48" by 84" mirror from a workout studio. I would like to attach it to the store wall with the weight supported on the floor.

My grand idea would be to attach various open back frames to the surface of the mirror.

The goal is to display the frames and promote framed mirrors. As the frames sell the collage would need to be reconfigured (hopefully often).

How can I attach the frames to the surface of the mirror and still reposition occasionally? I don't mind cleaning, scraping and the mirror doesn't have to last forever & ever.

Doug
 
I had thought about silicone too. My issue is that it sounds like these frames are for sale and pulling one of could leave a mess that would have to be cleaned off the frame quickly.
 
Fish line.

Just tie them at the right height. What says temporary and easy to remove better than fish line?

Besides if you have a "great" way to hang frames from a mirror your customers are gonna want to hang framed art on their mirrors at home. And ask you to do it and take responsibility for it :) With fish line you can say, and point out, that it is a temporary method, one that will not last...
 
Cool idea!

Are you planning on having these frames in standard sizes with stock mirrors to fit? Are you planning to fit therm up whilst the customer waits?

If not, fairly fresh silicone would peel right off the back of a frame and scrape off of the mirror. Just tell your customer you'll have it all ready on Tuesday....
 
I was thinking the same thing that silicone would be a pretty quick clean up.
I like the idea of fishing line, but I'm thinking about the time spent tweaking a mesh of lines to get it straight.
How about 3m strips...

Framar said:
Cool idea!

Are you planning on having these frames in standard sizes with stock mirrors to fit? Are you planning to fit therm up whilst the customer waits?

If not, fairly fresh silicone would peel right off the back of a frame and scrape off of the mirror. Just tell your customer you'll have it all ready on Tuesday....
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You'll likely need to paint the backs of the frames black because the mirror is rear coated and would show the back... much like if you don't paint the rabbet of a frame when putting in a mirror.
 
you could see if rare earth magnets will work. They might penetrate the mirror....not sure, but worth a try beofe investing in a bunch of them. no clean up....
Sue Davis, aka gadgetgal
Master Framers
St Paul, MN
 
How about gluing security hanger hardware or Z bar strips to the mirror (use Goop).
Add appropriate, matching hardware to frames.
Then frames can be switched out as sold.
 
gadgetgal said:
you could see if rare earth magnets will work. They might penetrate the mirror....not sure, but worth a try beofe investing in a bunch of them. no clean up....
Sue Davis, aka gadgetgal
Master Framers
St Paul, MN
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Won't work seeing as how she wants to mount the mirror to the wall.
 
She? DVieau Doug is a she? Sorry Doug, I always thought you were a guy...

I think gadget gal was talking about putting magnets behind the mirror and then the frames could hang magically in front of the mirror.... Maybe if the magnets can reach through the mirror you could attach the mirror to a sheet of metal, or an old fridge door, and the magnets could stick to the front of the mirror.... Maybe a hanger and wire could be on the frames and the magnet could have a hanger attached to hold the frame's wire.

Might be an interesting idea. I have one of the Bainbridge magnet design boards at work I could see if those magnets can grab through a mirror. Doug is the mirror you have 1/4 " or 1/8" mirror?
 
I have one eensy little rare earth magnet and I just tested it against a piece of single strength glass (not plate mirror) and there was a modicum of attraction to the metal I put to the other side.

Maybe a LOT of magnets would actually work.......

:popc:
 
Wouldn't it look a bit odd? The mirror would be sitting on the back of the frame so you could see the inside of the rabbet. You would also see the reflection of the rabbet. People being what they are, you could spend a lot of time explaining that this is not how it would look with the mirror fitted properly. But too late, they already have a downer on the idea.

These would be the same folks who, upon proffering a chevron, say "I don't like that moulding. I want one that goes all the way round, not just the corner". Or, "Have you got this mat in a narrower width?"

You could even get someone who wants the mirror perched on the back of the frame. :nuts:

They walk among us.
:faintthud:
 
Framar said:
I have one eensy little rare earth magnet and I just tested it against a piece of single strength glass (not plate mirror) and there was a modicum of attraction to the metal I put to the other side.

Maybe a LOT of magnets would actually work.......

:popc:
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I did the same just now withthe magnets that came with the Bainbridge design board. It had a slight pull through 1/4" mirror and slightly more through the 1/8". Not really enough to hold a big frame, but maybe some good corner samples...

I recall some kind of magnetic hanging "thingie" for trailer homes/ metal walls. 2" by 3" magnetic plate with a hanger build in. Don't know where to get, maybe staples. What do you know, amazon :) (Cubicle hangers?)
 
I'm having a hard time envisioning this display or it's effectiveness. :nuts: I would take the mirror, cut it up into a variety of shapes and sizes. Then frame them and display them as you wish on your wall. (just as they would appear in your customers home). Change out the frames periodically and call it a day. My motto always is ...."KISS"
 
I can see it being very effective. Frame the large mirror and hang small ones on it. Put a bunch of corner samples on too so that the customer doesn't think they are limited to just what is there....

Like a refrigerator door mounted to a wall for selling magnets... Works great, problem was little kids liked to move the magnets. I would be nervous, but not hesitant about kids shuffling the mirrors...
 
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