Wall Mirror Guide

Bathroom Whole Wall Mirror

Wall mirrors can really transform the home if properly included as part of the décor – and they are also practical objects. There are several components that allow you get the best out of your wall mirror however, and one of them is its proper installation.

There have been several reported cases of whole wall mirrors crashing down or falling off the wall several hours after installation. Apart from the financial loss that this causes, there’s also the potential of the improperly installed wall mirror causing injury to the family. Thus, wall mirror installation is a task that should not be taken lightly.

There are several techniques that can be followed in installing a wall mirror but whatever the technique decided upon, ensure that it’s properly followed so as to enjoy the mirror for a long time. To start with, several stores where decorative wall mirrors are sold have in-house staff that can help in the installation of wall mirrors. At times, this service is even provided at no cost to the customer or at just a token. Furthermore, the neighborhood handyman or caretaker can be consulted on how to install a wall mirror. For people who find it difficult to do handy chores, these are recommended.

Of course, there are some of us who are do-it-yourself fanatics and can’t comprehend what is so difficult in installing a wall mirror. The next tips discussed will be helpful to such people. To start with, it is important that the accurate dimensions of the wall and the mirrors that need to be hung are determined. The weight, width and height of the wall mirror are important in order to carry out a good job. One these have been determined, you can proceed with the installation.

The first technique involves some level of carpentry skills and basically entails the attachment of a wooden hanging band on the back of the wall mirror and a mating band on the wall. When properly done, the bands mesh and hold the mirror firmly in place.

Another technique is the use of screws and hanging rings that hold the mirror in place. The rings which would be attached with screws to the back of the mirror will then be supported on the walls with other screws. They can be gotten at any hardware store. A third alternative is the use of adhesives to hold the wall mirror in place.

Whole Wall Mirror

Mirrors on the walls are always a wonderful addition to our house’s decoration. Many people have started installing mirrors onto their entire walls and turning one side of the room into one, great whole wall mirror.

Modern and practical

Having such a big and shiny mirror in a room is surely very modern and stylish but also think about how practical such a mirror is. Your will be able to check out yourself, your clothes, your shoes, everything on you! In addition, since your wall is a mirror, you can apply many sorts of decoration on the mirror such as flower stickers or even photos. Such a large wall mirror has plenty of room for decorative imagination.

Why hesitate

Even if a wall as a mirror is fascinating, many people hesitate to install one because they are not aware of how to apply it on a wall. For a whole wall as a mirror, firstly there is the problem of hitting wires. This can lead to a power failure or even to people getting hurt. Another issue of safety is how stable such a mirror is because if it collapses, it can hurt you or other members of your family. Thankfully, there are solutions to these problems.

“You nailed it!”

To begin with, you have to decide if you would buy one piece of a mirror or smaller rectangular wall mirrors. Both decisions are safe and it is up to your style. To avoid hitting wires, instead of screwing the mirror on the wall, you can nail it. The nails will not be visible and they can make the mirror very steady. Whichever your choice is, one big or smaller wall mirrors, they can easily and securely be installed this way.

Sticky but steady

Another way to apply a mirror on the wall is with glue. There is a glue called Mastic that is very safe and thick. You can apply this on the wall and then glue the mirror and the wall together. Make sure to avoid putting a big quantity of the glue on the wall in order to reassure the stability of it. This glue is so powerful that a bit of it can glue something forever. There are cases of people who used this Mastic and when they wanted to uninstall the mirror, they had to search for extreme solutions to remove the wall mirror.

Nothing but the frame

Of course, there is always the frame wall mirror. Even if you want the mirror to take up the entire wall, you can have a frame of your taste around the mirror, In this case, the installation is easier based to the fact that the mirror will not be involved much in the procedure, only the frame. In fact, you can also buy wall mirror frames and change the old ones, keeping the same mirrors.

By purchasing one big, expensive mirror or smaller, cheap wall mirrors, you can definitely decorate an entire wall with such style and imagination. Make sure the installation is safe and successful and you are good to go.

Vintage Wall Mirrors Collection

Mirrors… Αre they objects that we simply use in our everyday life or objects that have hidden secret powers, as they used to believe in the West? What is the story with mirrors anyway?

Back then

For centuries mirrors were considered to be items of luxury. They were made from materials such as brass. After the 3rd century BC, mirrors started being made from glass and years later they started having a variety of shapes and sizes (ex. oval mirrors). During the Dark Ages, mirrors were supposed to be evil objects and women who used mirrors were often considered to be witches by the church. Furthermore, it is known that until recently when someone died, the rest of the family members had to cover all the mirrors that were in the house, with a sheet. Especially the large wall mirror, that usually, stood in the living room. So, it is understood through history why mirrors played an important role even in fairy tales!

These days

Today, almost everyone buys mirrors and even large wall mirrors for their place. Hotels, cafés, beauty shops use all kinds of mirrors for decoration. Nowadays, all mirrors, even handcrafted rectangular wall mirrors, are much cheaper and anyone can afford buying them. So, every house or apartment has mirrors, for two reasons. The first one refers to smaller mirrors that people use in order to make their everyday life easier. The second reason is the one that refers mostly to a wall mirror and it has to do with the decoration of the place. If the frame is nice and the wall mirror is placed at the right spot of the house then the results are great. The room looks bigger, the wall mirror itself can be impressive and of course the reflection of the light from the sun makes the room brighter. It is, also, common that, many people buy a small wall mirror with a magnified glass, for the bathroom, in order to be able to see every detail of their face.

Feng Shui’s philosophy

Nevertheless, according to Feng Shui, a wall mirror should not be put in the bed room. If that is not possible for some reason, then Feng Shui’s philosophy suggests not to place the wall mirror somewhere that we can see our bodies when we lie down to sleep, because when we sleep our soul raises and if the first thing it meets is the reflection of us through a whole wall mirror, then it will get scared and we will not be able to sleep well. So, according to Feng Shui putting a wall mirror in the bedroom is not a good idea.

Well, the fact is that there are many stories, myths, philosophies and opinions about mirrors and most particularly about wall mirrors. It depends on every person’s character what to believe, what to do or how to use these objects.