Installing a Mirror Without Ugly Clips

[@nvc-r2o]

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!

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

I'm glad you were able to get that out of the way without a trip to Home Depot lol. Cheers!

[@jaredwong383]

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]

I would use a lot more adhesive as a failsafe

[@mrjuliog1784]

Is The mirror still holding?

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

100%

[@Deehoff1380]

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.

[@iamenvymetoo]

Man I tried this and had to abort mission and use the ugly clips because the wall was bowed out and the mirror wouldnt lay flat. I didnt even know that was possible. Check your surface first for sure!

[@B-fz7bu]

Great video! Would it be better to use liquid nails or a baseboard adhesive?

[@laurameng3715]

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.

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

try mirror adhesive. This is a permanent installation technique

[@furyofbongos]

Any advantages or disadvantages to using a J Channel on the bottom? For a non-rental this might work without adhesive. My 60" x 46" mirror is mounted that way, no glue.

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

Using J Channel would be great because you have the opportunity to hit studs. I prefer the look of nothing at all but I understand why you would choose to use the J

[@KingDogfl]

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?

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

Not at all

[@rheahalona]

Is there a certain weight limit that this type of adhesive will hold?

[@writer422]

I am going to attach a mirror like you just did. Thank you so much for this video!!!

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

You are so welcome!

[@bonesusa1998]

I understand the vids 3 years old but why in the world are you not using mirror adhesive!!?

[@Jifferthelion]

Does the caulking affect the mirror backing?

[@isabels3027]

So those ugly transparent clips they add on to the edges, is that just for extra support? Thank you for your video! 😊

[@georgematos9380]

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.

[@kate4641]

Your videos are so well done. How do you not have more subscribers and views!?

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

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.

[@hytecmobile]

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. :)

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

Thanks for sharing. I forgot to mention to remove the film off the back. Glad things worked out for you!

[@ginoasci]

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

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

Mirror is still where I installed it 1.5 years later

[@learningtheropes1683]

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!

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

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

[@learningtheropes1683]

@@GreenmarkBuilders thank you! my local store recommended something called PC Clear. Ever heard of that? I will check on Mirror Mastic too.

[@learningtheropes1683]

@@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

[@acaciarobinson9658]

I have the same issue

[@stevemauldin9017]

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.

[@50LOVESIT]

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?

[@geoffbarker6998]

What is the maximum weight that would be supported with this method?

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

would add more dabs of caulking for larger mirrors, no limits here

[@Shng1968]

What kind of glue you have used. Could you let me know the name of glue that I can trust. Thank you

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

The caulking is called mirror mastic, available at Lowes

[@lesh2517]

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!!

[@MDYS808]

DAP - ALEX PLUS Acrylic Latex

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

latex painters caulking

[@danetingley3286]

Thanks for the tip , just finished my install, looks great.

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

Thanks for the feedback. Glad things worked out:)

[@Andrea-vr2eq]

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!

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

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-vr2eq]

@@GreenmarkBuilders thank you! I think I'll give it a try!

[@EXCELSIOR_INC]

@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

[@laylaneeraymundo1767]

I was looking up that caulk and there was a lot of different ones. Which exact one did you use??

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

Alex Plus Caulking by DAP.

[@victortavarez11]

Can I do this on tile? Or does it only work with drywall?

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

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

[@OrionConstellationHome]

You can buy vertical instant lock adhesive in many places. I like sika or srw vertical instant lock adhesive.

[@MistaBajwa]

I have a 80" x 25" mirror that weighs about 20lbs. Would this method work for that mirror?

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

I think I would consider using hidden mirror clips in this case. 20lbs is a lot of weight

[@murphymmc]

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.

[@alexgarcia-ug9zk]

hey! how would you go about removing this?

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

you may need to smash it to get it down. put some protection down and have fun lol

[@lisasmith87]

Thank you I will be trying this is the acrylic caulk

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

Let me know how it goes.

[@boogeyedits533]

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.

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

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.

[@williammorris3303]

Just caulk? Why not something like adhesive

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

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.

[@BeInspiredByPrettyThings]

I did this to the letter but mirror would not stay on. My walls are semi gloss, is that why?

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

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.

[@nujxad]

Will the mirror break if I decide to take it off later?

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

most likely

[@nujxad]

@@GreenmarkBuilders thanks for the reply

[@restore64]

That Alex Plus did not work for me. Other videos have mentioned removing paint/priming before using an adhesive?

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

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

[@restore64]

@@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?

[@chanthana7694]

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!

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

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:)

[@sophiaonus3108]

Will hot gun glue work or gorrila glue?

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

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!!

[@MaruyaSAg]

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.

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

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

[@mark.brewster]

Would this method work with four 36x60 mirrors lined up side by side?

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

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.brewster]

@@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!

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

@@mark.brewster Sounds like the perfect place to do this method!! Good luck:)

[@eliagudes]

Do you recommend this method if the mirror would need to be removed in a couple of months?

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

its not a temporary install method

[@stevew8610]

This looks great! Our fear is that the glue will not hold. Can relieve our fears ? Would clips be more secure?

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

I would use clips if I were you, not worth having fear in your life.

[@bcoyne12345]

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

[@IgorGutman]

Can you use a double-sided Gorilla Tape?

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

I have never tried double sided Gorilla Tape. Let me know how it goes

[@paolagerson3343]

Will this adhesive work on concrete walls?

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

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

[@spicky2966]

nice was thinking the paint would come off the wall where it is glued

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

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.

[@InfiniteInterest414]

is it easy to take it off without damaging the tiles ?

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

the mirror will likely break first. This is not meant to be something that goes on and off the wall

[@Dahaas2003]

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!!! :)

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

it always works for us. how did your project go?

[@SaraWillig]

How much weight can this support? I have a frameless 48 x 30 mirror with decorative crystals; would that be too heavy?

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

I'm not sure. I've always done this with frameless mirrors.

[@peterwong3914]

Your videos are so helpful , thank you !

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

Thanks for the positive feedback Peter. Have a great day!!

[@adeninex]

@@GreenmarkBuilders 😊

[@jacobtb1]

will this work on painted brick?

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

Painted wood must be stronger than painted drywall. Be sure you put enough on and you hit the bricks not the joints.

[@tarzanjammyy]

Where did you get your mirror?

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

Home Depot

[@tarzanjammyy]

@@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!

[@cyndyv9756]

Thank you for this video I need this for my new beauty room 🙏🏼🙌🏼

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

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:)

[@mayy818]

Can I do this with a frameless round mirror?

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

To be honest I've never done this process with a round mirror. I would likely use more tape and do the same thing

[@144bxng4]

Can I do this on a painted brick wall?

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

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

[@OrganizedWithJoy]

Nice! So simple!😊🙌✨

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

Thanks:)

[@nancypotter7449]

This did not work for us! We cannot figure out what went wrong! Mirror size 30x36 from Home Depot, bought exact DAP product, etc.

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

Sorry to hear about your luck. I've been doing this process for years. Try something like PL Premium

[@mrbfros454]

I was specifically wondering if I could use the painters caulk that I have! Thanks for the great video!

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

depends how long it's been sitting around lol

[@mrbfros454]

Right! Just finished mine and it looks great.

[@RideWithJared]

Use PL530 or mastic

[@brothadre76]

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]

Now I just have to figure out how to remove the mirror.

[@OrionConstellationHome]

I will be putting oval mirror from ikea following your idea.

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

that's going to look great for sure!

[@dontaydecker567]

some of you are underestimating how strong adhesives can be

[@viviansmagicalzone6345]

I love it that’s useful for my room

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

Hope your project went well!

[@Methodical2]

Great job. Silicone adhesive is even better at this.

[@nvc-r2o]

That's what I was wondering too. I have both and was trying to figure out which one might be best for this

[@josearellano3268]

Not the tallest guy out there 😂😂😂 when he said 6’2”. Me at 5’6” ..

[@andrem6752]

Did you have to sand or prime the area of the wall prior to installing the mirror?

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

we only applied caulking

[@jessicadinitz2235]

Can you use liquid nails in the same way?

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

I've never done it. I like something that can move more. Try using mirror mastic if you can get it

[@LEX-rh8jr]

Thanks! 👍 Easy and simple! 👍 (When you know, how to do it! 😉)

[@johnwagner4559]

Until you want to replace it...

[@nomadryder4377]

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.

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

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.

[@26lehts]

this is only adhesive against sheetroock & paint. this is a janky solution. paint & sheetrock paper can rip off easliy with weight & gravity

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

Gravity is awesome

[@johndambrosio1568]

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.

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

I prefer painters tape, I was out and the mirror needed to go up

[@transcendencetherapeuticto5208]

Doesn’t work

[@GreenmarkBuilders]

ok lol

[@thedisappointed2530]

Use liquid nails better .