How to glue a mirror to a cabinet door

It's hard to imagine a modern home without an abundance of mirrors. In addition to their main purpose, they are widely used in interior design - the same cabinet with a large reflective surface visually increases the space of the room and allows you to play with lighting. Popular sliding wardrobes, which cost a lot of money, are well suited for this purpose. Gluing a mirror to the door of an existing cabinet yourself will give it a more modern look and allow you to save a lot of money.

Types of mirror fastenings to cabinet doors

It is not as difficult to attach a mirror to the door or side panels of furniture as it might seem. The main thing is to choose high-quality materials and approach the matter responsibly. The modern market offers several effective fastening methods using:

• ordinary construction tape;
• liquid nails or special compounds;
• metal brackets and through holders.

Experts note that all devices have proven their reliability in practice. Moreover, each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages that must be taken into account. The choice of one method or another should depend on the specific situation and your preferences.

REFERENCE! Regardless of the chosen technology, it is important not to rush, to do everything carefully and without mistakes. In this case, it will be possible to securely fix the mirror, and it will successfully serve for a long time.

How to glue a mirror to a cabinet door

To complete the task, you must adhere to a certain algorithm. To get started, prepare everything you need. In addition to the mirror itself, fasteners and tools, you may need some available tools:

• pencil, marker or chalk;
• tape measure or ruler;
• composition for degreasing surfaces (any universal solvent);
• rags (clean cloth).

When everything is at hand, proceed to the main task. It is recommended to make a flooring and place the door removed from the cabinet on it. Using a ruler and pencil, draw the lines of the future location of the mirror.

ATTENTION! Correct marking plays a vital role, since after completion of the work, not all methods allow you to correct fastening errors.

The cabinet door and the back of the product should be degreased. To do this, moisten a clean cloth with solvent and simply wipe everything thoroughly. Then the selected fastening material is applied to the door and the mirror is pressed tightly against it. To do everything exactly according to the markings and not accidentally move anything, it is better to call someone for help.

This is how, in general terms, you can glue a mirror to a piece of furniture. Of course, each fastening method has its own nuances, which we will learn about later.

Fastening with mounting tape

This method is becoming more popular among modern furniture makers, which is explained by the significant advantages of using the material:

• the tape is easy to use - with its help absolutely anyone can do the job, and it won’t take much time (you just need to cover the mirror with double-sided tape and lean it against the desired surface);
• availability - mounting tape is sold in any hardware store at a relatively low price;
• ensuring reliable fixation of the product;
• It is possible to separate an incorrectly glued element.

IMPORTANT! This method is contraindicated for massive products - there is a risk that they will fall and break.

Using special compounds or liquid nails

This method is considered more reliable than using mounting tape. A significant advantage is the large range of different materials; this group of fasteners includes:

• silicone;
• special compounds;
• liquid Nails.

The best choice is silicone. Experts do not recommend using liquid nails, as they contain ammonia, which can lead to stains on the mirror surface.

As for the fastening technology, for convenience, the cabinet door is removed and placed in a horizontal position. After this, as described above, markings are applied and the surface is degreased. Next, the selected composition is applied in strips at regular intervals, after which the mirror is carefully applied to the surface. It is advisable to do the work together - one person places the glass, and the other makes sure that nothing moves. Before hanging the door in place, you need to wait until the adhesive has completely dried.

ATTENTION! When using this method, it is extremely important to do the work carefully and without mistakes - when the composition has completely hardened, it will no longer be possible to separate the mirror from the cabinet door or panel.

Mechanical method

In this case, special fasteners are used that are designed for installing mirrors on furniture. There are two main options:

• metal staples;
• through holders.

Metal brackets are the simplest and most affordable solution. They are metal elements bent in such a way that a mirror of a certain thickness fits in. When fastening due to excessive force, cracks may form on the surface, so it is recommended to place silicone gaskets under the lower part.

Using through holders, it is possible to attach mirrors to any surface. In this case, the dowel or self-tapping screw is located inside, and on the outside the installation site is covered with a decorative part. This method is considered the most effective, but it is complicated by the fact that not everyone will be able to flawlessly drill a mirror or evenly mark the locations for fasteners.

The main advantages of using the mechanical method are:

• reliability - there is no risk that the mirror will slip and break;
• possibility of dismantling - in case of damage, you can easily replace the mirror rather than buy new furniture;
• a large assortment - choosing a mount that suits all parameters is not difficult.

This method also has significant disadvantages:

1. Difficult to install - attaching requires additional tools and skills. In addition, if you make a mistake with the drilling location, you will no longer be able to seal the resulting hole, and the product will be damaged.
2. Unaesthetic appearance - plugs may not fit into the overall design.

Thus, there are many methods by which you can attach any mirror to the surface of the cabinet on your own. This is not so much a complicated as a responsible process; all work must be done very carefully and slowly. As a result, all the work will quickly pay off - a new mirror surface will help transform a familiar piece of furniture, as well as the interior of the entire room.