What this covers
Mirror installation covers vanity mirrors, full-wall mirrors in baths, dressing rooms and home gyms, and mirrored closet doors. The installer measures the wall, checks it for flatness, and orders glass cut to size with polished or beveled edges and any cutouts for outlets or switches. Large mirrors are set with mirror mastic and clips or a J-channel on a sound, primed surface, and carried with suction lifters by two or more people. Careful work shows in a flat reflection without warping and even gaps at the edges.
When to call
- A bath, dressing room or home gym that wants a full-wall or custom-sized mirror.
- A mirror removed during a remodel or water repair that needs replacing.
- Silvering that has darkened or flaked at the edges.
What to expect
- MeasureThe wall is measured, checked for flatness and marked for any cutouts.
- OrderGlass is cut to size with the edge finish and cutouts chosen.
- PrepareThe wall is primed if needed and clips or channel are set level.
- SetThe mirror is lifted into place, bonded and clipped, and the edges are cleaned.
Get a certified company
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Questions people ask
Why does a large mirror look wavy?
Usually the wall behind it is not flat, or the mastic was applied unevenly. Checking the wall and spacing the adhesive correctly prevents it.
Can a mirror go over tile?
Yes, with clips or channel and the right adhesive, as long as the tile is solid. The installer plans around grout lines and outlets.
What causes black edges on old mirrors?
Moisture or the wrong adhesive attacks the silver backing from the edges. Mirror-safe mastic and sealed edges help in damp rooms.
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