Hanging a frameless mirror

CAframer

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A customer is purchasing a beveled mirror (16"x48") but does not want to frame it. The mirror will be hung about 4" above the faucets in his bathroom. He has asked my advice about how to hang it. Initially I suggested lip metal and mastic, but he does not like the idea of the lip metal. An alternative might be to attach a cleat to ply and then bond the ply to the back of the mirror. If going this route what would be the best adhesive to bond the ply to the mirror (gorilla glue?), and are there any issues to be aware of? What other methods could be used?

Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
 
Is the customer purchasing the mirror from YOU?

If not, and he doesn't want to get it framed, why are you involved in it at all?

I am constantly astounded at what people will ask us to do, and even more surprised at what we say "yes" to.

A guy once brought a wooden chair in for me to repair. He figured I had glue in the shop, so it should be no problem.
 
Caframer have you and the client considered the OBVIOUS.Use the Mirror cleats that are secure to the wall or studs. you know like you se in bathroom supply houses.
BUDDY
 
Caframer,
I believe to hang mirrors in bathrooms, it is a combination of mirror cleats some sort of glue to the wall. You should really send the customer to a home improvement store to hang the mirror properly.
 
I have a large mirror in my bathroom that is resting on two metal pieces about 1" long. At the top are two small plastic pieces that are screwed into the wall and come over the top of the mirror.

If you are going to take the risk of hanging or mounting a mirror, I would go to the people who know the most....a place that specializes in glass and mirrors.

I am not sure I would want to take the risk and be responsible for hanging it.

Another thought, we have a company around here called "The House Doctors". They do all kinds of home repair stuff. I have never done any in home hanging of pictures, however, I have called The House Doctors to help. They even picked the piece up for the customer, delivered and hung the mirror for about $45.00. They had the liability and I made the customer happy.
 
One of my good customers just built a new home. It's a little more than 18,000 square feet and cost a few million. She had me frame 2 mirrors about 40 x 60 inches to go in her dressing room/closet in silver leaf Roma frames. Because I know what a practical person she is and that she's in the construction business I asked her preference of hanging hardware. She answered " don't put anything on - I'll have the carpenter put a bead of construction adhesive around the back of the frame and put it on the wall".
 
First off the mirror is a tall vertical. If it is being installed flush to the wall, the pros would use mirror mastic (Liquid nails has a type) and plastic clips. If it is to float off the wall, screw a plywood spacer to to the wall and glue as above. In eather application it should not be hung in traditional since. Your hands will be to close to the edge everytime you turn on the water.

PS make sure the mirror has a safty backing. I believe it's required by code in Columbus.
 
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