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Can I hang a mirror without a frame?

Peter Salerno
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Peter Salerno is the owner of Hook it Up Installation, a professional installation company, which has been hanging art and other objects around Chicago, Illinois for over 10 years. Peter also has over 20 years of experience installing art and other mountable objects in residential, commercial, healthcare and hospitality contexts.

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Yes, there are all kinds of different solutions for that. There are mirror clips you can put on the mirror and then hang on the wall. There are also track systems you can use. There's also some really cool floating hardware that will basically float the mirror out from the wall.

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I am making a hand-built frame for a mirror. How do I attach a mirror from the backside of the frame?

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The frame is rabbited or morticed out to receive the mirror and a wood or cardboard backing, then held in by small nails or staples.

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I am making a seven-foot tall mirror wall that will fold open and close to hide a door. What is the best way to do this? When I open the mirror I want to hide door but still be able to open it.

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Your handle could be on the frame. If you already have a door, take the handle off and put the mirror on, drill a small hole in the frame and put the handle through. A discreet handle will help hide the door.

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What adhesive do I use to attach the molding to the surface of the mirror?

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You don't attach the molding to the surface of the mirror. The molding is rabbited to receive the mirror and backing. The mirror and backing are held in by small nails, staples, or push points.

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In Method 1, what type of lattice are you referring to?

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Outdoor lattice. It is usedl in many home decorating applications.

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My bathroom mirror is attached to the wall but has a j channel on 3 sides, how do I frame it with wood moulding or tiles without removing the metal trims on 3 sides to ensure the moulding iies flat.

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You could attach thin wood pieces to the backs of the moulding to raise it up enough above the trim so that it lies flat.

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