Tiling A Wall And Then Adding A Mirror

Dec 14 2016 how to add a tile border to a boring mirror.

Tiling a wall and then adding a mirror.

If it makes any difference it is a mirror that matches the vanity unit and has a shelf built in etc. Buy mirror or cork tiles precut in 1 foot squares. See more ideas about diy mirror mirror bathroom decor. I wanted to add a little trim to the frame so you couldn t see the raw edge.

Transfer the height and width measurements of the mirror to the tape on the wall ensuring that your marks are evenly spaced from the intersection of the tape. For multiple brackets place a piece. Cut wood strips the same height as the tile and glue them to the base. The hand e man professional grade tools i use every day table saw http amzn to 2enrqkk impact gun http amzn to 2tt3mvv tape measure http am.

Then apply mirror adhesive. Before you buy the tiles measure the wall or door to be covered and sketch it on graph paper. Also it is going on a wall between the window and the corner it will only have 4cm on either side of it. Also run mirror adhesive around the inner edge of the tile just a thin bead so it won t squeeze out around the mirror.

Use special mirror adhesive available at home centers to bond the mirror to the mdf backer. First it took me f o r e v e r to find the right tile. Screw 6mm ply to wall then stick mirror to ply using mirror adhesive also would stick some pink grip on the back of ply before scewing up just for a little bit of added security. So this is how we made our custom tiled mirror.

Plan the pattern you want to use a simple block pattern is easiest but you can also set the tiles in a diamond or other pattern.