billytheghillie Posted July 28, 2018 Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 I intend to glue a mirror to the inside of a wardrobe door, what glue would be the best? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzicat Posted July 28, 2018 Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 1 minute ago, billytheghillie said: I intend to glue a mirror to the inside of a wardrobe door, what glue would be the best? Thanks. Clear bathroom caulk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted July 28, 2018 Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 I have always used double sided mirror pads and not had one slip off yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted July 28, 2018 Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 Gorilla glue sell rolls of double sided tape, a few pieces should do the trick....quick and clean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonm Posted July 28, 2018 Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 Command strips. Or no more nails if you know it's permanent ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted July 28, 2018 Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 Fit some corner brackets , then if it breaks you can remove it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSpredder Posted July 28, 2018 Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 I stuck a mirror onto a tiled bathroom wall using ordinary silicone mastic, and at first it seemed to have worked brilliantly -- but after a few years the mastic destroyed the silvering (or whatever they use on the backs of mirrors nowadays). For the replacement mirror I have used "Evo-Stik Mirror Adhesive", which is claimed not to damage the backing. Time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millrace Posted July 28, 2018 Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 "Low modulas" silicone is what your after.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted July 28, 2018 Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 20 minutes ago, McSpredder said: but after a few years the mastic destroyed the silvering (or whatever they use on the backs of mirrors nowadays). This is the key issue; glueing it up - many products will be fine, not damaging the backing is more critical. Use something specified for mirrors. Many silicone products use acetic acid (smells vinegary) - and I doubt this will have a good long term effect on the mirror backing. I have fitted mirrors with corner pieces that take screws. https://www.amazon.co.uk/MIRROR-CORNER-FASTENING-BRACKET-MOUNTING/dp/B007IWYO6E/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1532813587&sr=8-11&keywords=mirror+fastenings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted July 28, 2018 Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 38 minutes ago, JohnfromUK said: This is the key issue; glueing it up - many products will be fine, not damaging the backing is more critical. Use something specified for mirrors. Many silicone products use acetic acid (smells vinegary) - and I doubt this will have a good long term effect on the mirror backing. I have fitted mirrors with corner pieces that take screws. https://www.amazon.co.uk/MIRROR-CORNER-FASTENING-BRACKET-MOUNTING/dp/B007IWYO6E/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1532813587&sr=8-11&keywords=mirror+fastenings Thats the fellas john . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted July 28, 2018 Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 Don’t glue as it’ll warp/bow the door. use the fixings as shown or get it drilled and screw it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted July 29, 2018 Report Share Posted July 29, 2018 11 hours ago, panoma1 said: Gorilla glue sell rolls of double sided tape, a few pieces should do the trick....quick and clean! Crazily strong that stuff. Will easily hold a mirror Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 29, 2018 Report Share Posted July 29, 2018 Screwfix. Stick like **** .its good stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob525 Posted July 29, 2018 Report Share Posted July 29, 2018 Gorrilla glue the white silicone style adhesive. Super strong and mirror safe unlike most others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob525 Posted July 29, 2018 Report Share Posted July 29, 2018 https://www.wickes.co.uk/Gorilla-Grab-Adhesive---290ml/p/147129 Available much cheaper but it states on there mirrors. Written on the tube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreshFace Posted July 29, 2018 Report Share Posted July 29, 2018 12 hours ago, JohnfromUK said: This is the key issue; glueing it up - many products will be fine, not damaging the backing is more critical. Use something specified for mirrors. Many silicone products use acetic acid (smells vinegary) - and I doubt this will have a good long term effect on the mirror backing. I have fitted mirrors with corner pieces that take screws. https://www.amazon.co.uk/MIRROR-CORNER-FASTENING-BRACKET-MOUNTING/dp/B007IWYO6E/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1532813587&sr=8-11&keywords=mirror+fastenings https://www.sealantsonline.co.uk/Products/Mirror-adhesives. Best to use a proper mirror adhesive as John advised, there are loads out there, and if possible take the door off and lay flat until fully cured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston72 Posted July 29, 2018 Report Share Posted July 29, 2018 Columbian PrittStick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmo Posted July 29, 2018 Report Share Posted July 29, 2018 (edited) A lot of silicones eat the back of the mirror leaving patches . Either use brackets or the correct mirror adhesive if it’s going to be up for ever Edited July 29, 2018 by Salmo Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted July 29, 2018 Report Share Posted July 29, 2018 Cowboys gluing. Do a proper job and either screw it on or corner brackets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted July 29, 2018 Report Share Posted July 29, 2018 26 minutes ago, Dougy said: Cowboys gluing. Do a proper job and either screw it on or corner brackets. Exactly . you can’t glue mirrors on doors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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