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Mirror for the bathroom
by
David B
(IC: homeowner)
Adding a Mirror Above the New Vanity
*Options I considered for this project:
I originally wanted to frame the old mirror with a beaded wooden slat. I ended up having to cut the mirror by two inches, in order to get it to fit with the new vanity. When I did this, I broke the mirror, and had to start all over with a new idea.
*Questions and unexpected events that arose during the project:
The mirror was stuck on to the wall extremely weel, and I did not know an easy way to remove it. I thought I had it coming off pretty easily, when I realized I was taking part of the wall off with it. I had big tears in the wall where the mirror's glue once was.
* Cost Comments:
This was very easy to hang, once I had it centered and level.
*My motivation to do this project:
I accidentally broke the other mirror during the installation of the new sink and vanity. Whooops!
*Project Steps:
I had to sand down the tears and plaster over them in order to even the wall. After that was done, I had to buy an eintirely new mirror to replace the broken one.
Advice:
Read up on mirror removal before you start trying to pull one off the wall. Always be prepared for the unexpected: mirror being longer than it should, mirror breaking, etc.
Materials:
mirrored medicine cabinent - $175.00
*Options I considered for this project:
I originally wanted to frame the old mirror with a beaded wooden slat. I ended up having to cut the mirror by two inches, in order to get it to fit with the new vanity. When I did this, I broke the mirror, and had to start all over with a new idea.
*Questions and unexpected events that arose during the project:
The mirror was stuck on to the wall extremely weel, and I did not know an easy way to remove it. I thought I had it coming off pretty easily, when I realized I was taking part of the wall off with it. I had big tears in the wall where the mirror's glue once was.
* Cost Comments:
This was very easy to hang, once I had it centered and level.
*My motivation to do this project:
I accidentally broke the other mirror during the installation of the new sink and vanity. Whooops!
*Project Steps:
I had to sand down the tears and plaster over them in order to even the wall. After that was done, I had to buy an eintirely new mirror to replace the broken one.
Advice:
Read up on mirror removal before you start trying to pull one off the wall. Always be prepared for the unexpected: mirror being longer than it should, mirror breaking, etc.
Materials:
mirrored medicine cabinent - $175.00
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Published September 21st, 2010 10:28 PM
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Cynthia Baldwin on Sep 06, 2012I have spent hours online looking for this type of mirrored medicine cabinet. Can you tell me who the manufacturer is and where you purchased it? I'm glad I saw your post about the glue and the wall surface pulling off....hopefully, I can avoid this when I renovate our bathroom by using your great suggestions. Great tips...thanks!
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