Mark Kranenburg from YouBuild Creative shows you hot to install a frameless mirror above your vanity without mirror clips, clean and crisp.
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@nicolecovert91972 жыл бұрын
Wow...I have had a mirror sitting here for the longest time that I kept forgetting to buy hardware for. I finally bought hardware yesterday and looked for instructions to hang it as my weekend project. I have so many tubes of that exact same adhesive because I just redid a bunch of baseboards. I can't believe I could have hung this mirror a long time ago. smdh Thanks for the video!
@GreenmarkBuilders2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you were able to get that out of the way without a trip to Home Depot lol. Cheers!
@writer422 Жыл бұрын
I am going to attach a mirror like you just did. Thank you so much for this video!!!
@GreenmarkBuilders Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@B-fz7bu Жыл бұрын
Great video! Would it be better to use liquid nails or a baseboard adhesive?
@hytecmobile2 жыл бұрын
FYI: Bought the same mirror from H.D. (Dec 2021, in Canada). Had a white plastic protective film on the back that needs to be removed before gluing. I didn't know this and discovered PL will not adhere the film. Not a big deal for me, I was gluing a frame to the mirror on the ground for a floating mirror. Any hoo I stripped the film, then re-glued the frame and is now all good. thank you for the video. :)
@GreenmarkBuilders2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I forgot to mention to remove the film off the back. Glad things worked out for you!
@danetingley32863 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip , just finished my install, looks great.
@GreenmarkBuilders3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. Glad things worked out:)
@jaredwong3833 ай бұрын
Is the mastic going right into the painted wall? Is the only thing holding up the mirror the adhesion from the mirror to the paint? What if the paint separates from the dry wall?
@EXCELSIOR_INC Жыл бұрын
I would use a lot more adhesive as a failsafe
@kate46413 жыл бұрын
Your videos are so well done. How do you not have more subscribers and views!?
@GreenmarkBuilders3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the positive feedback Kate! I took some time off when Josh moved away but I'm back at it with some pretty cool projects coming down the pipe.
@mrjuliog17842 жыл бұрын
Is The mirror still holding?
@GreenmarkBuilders5 ай бұрын
100%
@laurameng37153 ай бұрын
This is great! Now how can the mirror be removed without damaging the wall? I'm thinking about following this technique, but in a rental, so the mirror will be removed after a year. Thanks in advance.
@GreenmarkBuilders3 ай бұрын
try mirror adhesive. This is a permanent installation technique
@KingDogfl2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip. DAP Alex Plus, I put that stuff on almost everything. I never thought to use it for mirrors. Does it matter if it's the colored or clear caulk?
@GreenmarkBuilders2 жыл бұрын
Not at all
@isabels3027 Жыл бұрын
So those ugly transparent clips they add on to the edges, is that just for extra support? Thank you for your video! 😊
@bonesusa19983 ай бұрын
I understand the vids 3 years old but why in the world are you not using mirror adhesive!!?
@cyndyv97563 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video I need this for my new beauty room 🙏🏼🙌🏼
@GreenmarkBuilders3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment. If there is anything else you would like to see a video on we will do our best to put one together for you:)
@Jifferthelion Жыл бұрын
Does the caulking affect the mirror backing?
@peterwong39143 жыл бұрын
Your videos are so helpful , thank you !
@GreenmarkBuilders3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the positive feedback Peter. Have a great day!!
@adeninex Жыл бұрын
@@GreenmarkBuilders 😊
@georgematos9380 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I want to mount an old mirror, what is the better material to use as a scrapping tool to remove the old caulk...wood shims so as not to scratch the mirror? Thanks.
@ginoasci2 жыл бұрын
is it still up against the wall or did it fall or slide down? mirrors are heavy, i’m surprised you didn’t at least use the whole tube on that large mirror
@GreenmarkBuilders2 жыл бұрын
Mirror is still where I installed it 1.5 years later
@Deehoff13808 ай бұрын
Can certain adhesives leak through the silver back of the mirror, and create a ghost like design on the front of the mirror. Just moved into a new house and all the mirrors in the bathrooms have these odd ghost like designs in different areas on the mirrors.
@rheahalona4 ай бұрын
Is there a certain weight limit that this type of adhesive will hold?
@stevemauldin90172 жыл бұрын
we have a couple rooms with wall to wall/ceiling to floor mirrors. one section of the mirror around the whirlpool tub came crashing down one night. is there a way to stabilize the other glass so more panels dont fall? we are scared another piece is gonna come crashing down. these were professionally installed on the 22nd floor of a 26 story condo in southwest florida near clearwater about 30 years ago, brand new construction. They are very heavy, thick mirrors. I am amazed all that is used is adhesive.
@viviansmagicalzone63453 жыл бұрын
I love it that’s useful for my room
@GreenmarkBuilders3 жыл бұрын
Hope your project went well!
@learningtheropes16833 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for this! I have a mirror that I don't want to attach to the wall. I want to hang it, it's really cool, but it doesn't have any hanging mechanism on its back. Is there some sort of adhesive I could use to affix some hanging hardware on the back of the picture? There's no wooden frame that I could screw into, it's just the glass. So I need to use a really strong adhesive and I'm not sure what? Thank you!
@GreenmarkBuilders3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting. See if your local hardware store has Mirror Mastic. Follow what I did in the video and you should be perfect. Best of luck
@learningtheropes16833 жыл бұрын
@@GreenmarkBuilders thank you! my local store recommended something called PC Clear. Ever heard of that? I will check on Mirror Mastic too.
@learningtheropes16833 жыл бұрын
@@GreenmarkBuilders it appears the Mirror Mastic is for hanging mirrors on a wall directly. I don't want to do that! I want to adhere some sort of hanging hardware on the back of the mirror. So I want to glue the back of the mirror to some sort of metal piece
@acaciarobinson96582 жыл бұрын
I have the same issue
@laylaneeraymundo17673 жыл бұрын
I was looking up that caulk and there was a lot of different ones. Which exact one did you use??
@GreenmarkBuilders3 жыл бұрын
Alex Plus Caulking by DAP.
@lesh25173 жыл бұрын
Hello! Thank you for this video! So helpful! Can you tell me the name of the caulk you use? I can't see it in the video. Thank you!!
@MDYS8083 жыл бұрын
DAP - ALEX PLUS Acrylic Latex
@GreenmarkBuilders3 жыл бұрын
latex painters caulking
@Dahaas20032 жыл бұрын
This is incredible! I just bought an identically sized mirror at Lowes (US) and intend to use it in my home gym. I thought I would need to affix metal strips at the top and bottom to hold the mirror to my drywall....I never thought I could use caulking compound. How does the mirror not just rip/tear off the drywall? This is going to be a godsend for me if I can do it this way! Thanks for the Help!!! :)
@GreenmarkBuilders2 жыл бұрын
it always works for us. how did your project go?
@Andrea-vr2eq2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. That's amazing! I have a mirror that is about twice as large. I really do not want to use the ugly clips, but I am renting and would have to put it on drywall. Do you have a renter friendly idea on how to attach it? It's just sitting on the floor now weeks after buying it. Thank you for your advice!
@GreenmarkBuilders2 жыл бұрын
I'd what I showed you in the video. Not sure how else you would get the look without either keeping the wight on the floor or using clips. Best of luck with your project
@Andrea-vr2eq2 жыл бұрын
@@GreenmarkBuilders thank you! I think I'll give it a try!
@EXCELSIOR_INC Жыл бұрын
@Andrea-vr2eq Leave the mirror when you move, you will probably break it in the moving process anyway, giving you 7 years bad luck To go with a broken mirror
@OrganizedWithJoy3 жыл бұрын
Nice! So simple!😊🙌✨
@GreenmarkBuilders3 жыл бұрын
Thanks:)
@chanthana76942 жыл бұрын
That's it, just that caulk thing with nothing else? How heavy is that mirror? The one I had my eyes on is 10 lbs but was scared about putting it on the wall. Your instruction makes it looks so simple that I want to try it now. Thanks!
@GreenmarkBuilders2 жыл бұрын
you are right, it actually is very simple. leave your tape on the mirror for a few days to let the caulking set. Remember to have fun:)
@Shng19682 жыл бұрын
What kind of glue you have used. Could you let me know the name of glue that I can trust. Thank you
@GreenmarkBuilders2 жыл бұрын
The caulking is called mirror mastic, available at Lowes
@lisasmith873 жыл бұрын
Thank you I will be trying this is the acrylic caulk
@GreenmarkBuilders3 жыл бұрын
Let me know how it goes.
@50LOVESIT9 ай бұрын
I want to take down the big mirror over my vanity and frame it with heavy tile(after adding a wood base) and rehang it SAFELY- it’ll be heavy…it currently has those clip things holding it u/on…I wouldn’t feel safe with just glue….we get frequent small earth quakes too….suggestions?
@Methodical22 жыл бұрын
Great job. Silicone adhesive is even better at this.
@nicolecovert91972 жыл бұрын
That's what I was wondering too. I have both and was trying to figure out which one might be best for this
@geoffbarker69985 ай бұрын
What is the maximum weight that would be supported with this method?
@GreenmarkBuilders5 ай бұрын
would add more dabs of caulking for larger mirrors, no limits here
@victortavarez113 жыл бұрын
Can I do this on tile? Or does it only work with drywall?
@GreenmarkBuilders3 жыл бұрын
It will work on tile. If you have glazed tile maybe add some more dabs of caulking to be sure it grabs well. Best of luck
@OrionConstellationHome2 жыл бұрын
You can buy vertical instant lock adhesive in many places. I like sika or srw vertical instant lock adhesive.
@boogeyedits5333 жыл бұрын
Hi Can I hang a frameless mirror on a plaster board wall? If yes, what mirror thickness is ideal for it? I plan to install a mirror that will reach the ceiling. Thank you.
@GreenmarkBuilders3 жыл бұрын
I'm sure you can. the thickness of the mirror is generally based on the size of the mirror. If you order the size they should get you the right thickness to go along with it. I would minimum prime the plaster before hanging the mirror.
@OrionConstellationHome2 жыл бұрын
I will be putting oval mirror from ikea following your idea.
@GreenmarkBuilders2 жыл бұрын
that's going to look great for sure!
@stevew8610 Жыл бұрын
This looks great! Our fear is that the glue will not hold. Can relieve our fears ? Would clips be more secure?
@GreenmarkBuilders Жыл бұрын
I would use clips if I were you, not worth having fear in your life.
@bcoyne12345 Жыл бұрын
Bit late but my advice would be to use proper mirror adhesive, and apply it in circles, this will create a vaccum when pressed against the wall and will hold the mirror indefinitely. I wouldn't trust caulk to hold a mirror of any size
@andrem6752 Жыл бұрын
Did you have to sand or prime the area of the wall prior to installing the mirror?
@GreenmarkBuilders Жыл бұрын
we only applied caulking
@MistaBajwa3 жыл бұрын
I have a 80" x 25" mirror that weighs about 20lbs. Would this method work for that mirror?
@GreenmarkBuilders3 жыл бұрын
I think I would consider using hidden mirror clips in this case. 20lbs is a lot of weight
@murphymmc3 жыл бұрын
Larger mirrors are installed with an adhesive designed for mirror installation. One project we did had a mirror that was 84'' wide and 36" tall. Check with the local companies to determine which adhesives they recommend and for compatibility with the mirror backing, i.e., staining, bleed through of the reflective material. This should have been covered in the video. Be a shame to install a mirror and have the adhesive show staining and degradation of the mirror backing because you used a cheap and convenient product to set an expensive mirror. Some mirrors have a copper based reflector, some silver ($), some even aluminum. All will react differently depending on adhesive base. This guy would not do any work for me. In this video the chances of having his support block shift and the mirror slip down and behind was pretty high. Tape the support block to the wall. He got lucky. A case of "better lucky than good". When it works, it makes you look good, when it doesn't, yeah, it gets messy.
@brothadre76 Жыл бұрын
Nice quick video. But u should put more info in the description. Mainly about the products used and/or price or link to where to purchase.
@brothadre76 Жыл бұрын
Now I just have to figure out how to remove the mirror.
@williammorris33033 жыл бұрын
Just caulk? Why not something like adhesive
@GreenmarkBuilders3 жыл бұрын
you need something that stays flexible. If you can find an adhesive that doesn't eat the coating off and stays flexible please share it with us.
@dontaydecker5675 ай бұрын
some of you are underestimating how strong adhesives can be
@mark.brewster3 жыл бұрын
Would this method work with four 36x60 mirrors lined up side by side?
@GreenmarkBuilders3 жыл бұрын
It would absolutely work. Make sure you have your level base extended to support both mirrors. I personally don't like having a seam in a mirror if It's one vanity, I'd opt to special order a wider mirror
@mark.brewster3 жыл бұрын
@@GreenmarkBuilders awesome. It’s for a garage gym project I’m working on and I’m trying to cover as much of the wall I can with mirrors instead. I thought this would be a great idea. Thank you!
@GreenmarkBuilders3 жыл бұрын
@@mark.brewster Sounds like the perfect place to do this method!! Good luck:)
@SaraWillig Жыл бұрын
How much weight can this support? I have a frameless 48 x 30 mirror with decorative crystals; would that be too heavy?
@GreenmarkBuilders Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure. I've always done this with frameless mirrors.
@alexgarcia-ug9zk Жыл бұрын
hey! how would you go about removing this?
@GreenmarkBuilders Жыл бұрын
you may need to smash it to get it down. put some protection down and have fun lol
@spicky29663 жыл бұрын
nice was thinking the paint would come off the wall where it is glued
@GreenmarkBuilders3 жыл бұрын
As long as the wall is primed properly and you put enough dabs of caulking you won't have any pressure points that would cause the paint to peel off. I've been using this technique for 20 years not and never had to fix or warranty an install.
@eliagudes2 жыл бұрын
Do you recommend this method if the mirror would need to be removed in a couple of months?
@GreenmarkBuilders2 жыл бұрын
its not a temporary install method
@BeInspiredByPrettyThings3 жыл бұрын
I did this to the letter but mirror would not stay on. My walls are semi gloss, is that why?
@GreenmarkBuilders3 жыл бұрын
maybe your caulking did not dry out enough. Was the caulking set when you checked it after it didn't work? maybe try taping it up for a few more days and putting a fan up that moves the slightest bit of air behind. This method always works for us. I'm sorry things didn't work out for you.
@nujxad3 жыл бұрын
Will the mirror break if I decide to take it off later?
@GreenmarkBuilders3 жыл бұрын
most likely
@nujxad3 жыл бұрын
@@GreenmarkBuilders thanks for the reply
@RideWithJared2 жыл бұрын
Use PL530 or mastic
@MaruyaSAg3 жыл бұрын
How can I attach a frameless mirror to a door? I want the mirror to be removable. I can't just use 3M double-sided tape because, unlike a cardboard or paper poster, I won't be able to flex/bend the edges of the mirror later to access the tape tabs to pull them. Leaving the tabs sticking out of the mirror (to make them easily accessible later) would not look good.
@GreenmarkBuilders3 жыл бұрын
That's a tough one. I'd likely try to recess the mirror and have it set into a groove with a small trim piece glued on top. That's going to be something that you may need to ask around a bit more to get the right combination. Best of luck
@mrbfros4543 жыл бұрын
I was specifically wondering if I could use the painters caulk that I have! Thanks for the great video!
@GreenmarkBuilders3 жыл бұрын
depends how long it's been sitting around lol
@mrbfros4543 жыл бұрын
Right! Just finished mine and it looks great.
@sophiaonus31082 жыл бұрын
Will hot gun glue work or gorrila glue?
@GreenmarkBuilders2 жыл бұрын
Hot glue could be added to help secure the mirror right away. I don't like glues that run too much. I wouldn't use gorilla glue unless I had no choice. Best of luck with your project!!
@LEX-rh8jr3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍 Easy and simple! 👍 (When you know, how to do it! 😉)
@InfiniteInterest4143 жыл бұрын
is it easy to take it off without damaging the tiles ?
@GreenmarkBuilders3 жыл бұрын
the mirror will likely break first. This is not meant to be something that goes on and off the wall
@restore643 жыл бұрын
That Alex Plus did not work for me. Other videos have mentioned removing paint/priming before using an adhesive?
@GreenmarkBuilders3 жыл бұрын
You can try using an adhesive like PL Premium. You will need to take a hammer to your mirror to get it off in 20 years
@restore643 жыл бұрын
@@GreenmarkBuilders I installed an 1/8" mirror with the Alex Plus and after 48 hours it didn't cure. I used the Loctite Mirror stuff and it was rock hard in a little less than an hour. Our wall wasn't perfectly flat and pressing it to the wall caused it to bend slightly. I can't win. Can you remove it with a floss?
@nancypotter74493 жыл бұрын
This did not work for us! We cannot figure out what went wrong! Mirror size 30x36 from Home Depot, bought exact DAP product, etc.
@GreenmarkBuilders3 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear about your luck. I've been doing this process for years. Try something like PL Premium
@IgorGutman3 жыл бұрын
Can you use a double-sided Gorilla Tape?
@GreenmarkBuilders3 жыл бұрын
I have never tried double sided Gorilla Tape. Let me know how it goes
@paolagerson33432 жыл бұрын
Will this adhesive work on concrete walls?
@GreenmarkBuilders2 жыл бұрын
I'd ask your local hardware store to see the product they would recommend for application on concrete. Sorry I don't have the answer for you
@tarzanjammyy3 жыл бұрын
Where did you get your mirror?
@GreenmarkBuilders3 жыл бұрын
Home Depot
@tarzanjammyy3 жыл бұрын
@@GreenmarkBuilders Thank you. I installed 3 of these with paint tape 24x36, 36x42 and 36x60. One tip, get more glue as you'll run out of it. Glue in circles as it'll create a small suction when you stick on the wall. Yes. I used a 2x4 at the bottom to level and hold it in place after checking it was in level. Turned out nice!
@jacobtb13 жыл бұрын
will this work on painted brick?
@GreenmarkBuilders3 жыл бұрын
Painted wood must be stronger than painted drywall. Be sure you put enough on and you hit the bricks not the joints.
@josearellano3268 Жыл бұрын
Not the tallest guy out there 😂😂😂 when he said 6’2”. Me at 5’6” ..
@jessicadinitz22353 жыл бұрын
Can you use liquid nails in the same way?
@GreenmarkBuilders3 жыл бұрын
I've never done it. I like something that can move more. Try using mirror mastic if you can get it
@mayy8183 жыл бұрын
Can I do this with a frameless round mirror?
@GreenmarkBuilders3 жыл бұрын
To be honest I've never done this process with a round mirror. I would likely use more tape and do the same thing
@144bxng43 жыл бұрын
Can I do this on a painted brick wall?
@GreenmarkBuilders3 жыл бұрын
You should be able to. Because the surface is uneven I might dab more caulking to make sure it grab. I'd also leave it up longer before removing the tape and the bottom support just be be safe
@johnwagner455910 ай бұрын
Until you want to replace it...
@nomadryder43779 ай бұрын
Please use construction adhesive, please no caulking. Caulking is NOT glue. It is a sealant. Ask for construction adhesive, and someone at the store will help you.
@GreenmarkBuilders9 ай бұрын
the construction adhesive needs to not get hard or your mirror will eventually peel off the paper on the drywall. Caulking and silicone allow some movement.
@johndambrosio15682 жыл бұрын
Most would say NOT to use electrical tape because it stretches. I wouldn't hang a mirror like that in my house. I recommend resting it on the backsplash.
@GreenmarkBuilders2 жыл бұрын
I prefer painters tape, I was out and the mirror needed to go up