How to Glue Frameless Mirrors on Drywall

The interior walls of most homes are made of drywall. Wooden beams, or studs, are behind the drywall. When hanging a mirror the traditional way, you must first locate a stud. Drywall itself cannot support heavy objects, and there is a chance that your mirror would come crashing to the floor. By gluing the mirror to the wall, you don’t need to search for a stud or risk breaking your mirror.
Gluing a mirror has other benefits as well. Gluing a mirror prevents shards of glass ending up on the floor if the mirror ever breaks. In addition, you don’t have to consider the mirror’s frame before changing your décor because a frameless mirror meshes well with any decorating scheme.

Mirror
Pencil
40 to 60 grit sandpaper
2 clean, dry cloths
Mirror glue
Painter’s tape

Instructions

- 1
  Examine the room carefully. Determine where your new mirror would look best. Talk to your family members and ask for their opinions. Once you glue the mirror to the wall, you can’t remove it without damaging both the mirror and the wall. Thus, choosing the right spot is crucial.
- 2
  Ask a family member to hold the mirror against the wall in the spot you selected. Trace the mirror’s outline on the wall with a pencil.
- 3
  Sand the area inside the lines with 40- to 60-grit sandpaper. This roughens the wall and helps the mirror adhere properly.
- 4
  Wipe away the dust left behind after sanding with a clean, dry cloth. Wipe the back of the mirror with a separate cloth. Both surfaces must be completely free of dust to ensure that the mirror sticks to the wall properly.
- 5
  Spread the mirror glue on the back of the mirror following the manufacturer’s directions.
- 6
  Press the mirror firmly against the wall. Ask a friend or family member to tape the mirror in place with painter’s tape while you hold it.
- 7
  Remove the painter’s tape after 48 hours.

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