How to stick a mirror on a mirror

A mirror can decorate an interior, give it uniqueness, or simply visually increase the space in a room. But sometimes it needs replacement, which turns out to be problematic. Especially when the old reflective surface is difficult to remove and you have to hang the mirror on the mirror.

Is it possible and how to glue a mirror to a mirror?

If for some reason there is a need to glue one mirror onto another, or add side elements to the old one, this is easy to do. You just need to follow simple rules:

1. No research experiments with adhesive compositions: the mixture is worse than the original.
2. Vigilance will prevent losses: expired glue is not always able to hold the canvas.
3. After installation work, it is better not to touch the mirror for several days.
4. Before applying the sticker, you should make sure that the surface to be pasted is clean.
5. Fragile and heavy, reflective surfaces require additional support points before the composition dries, be it a temporary stand or several fasteners.

By following these rules, it is easy to cope with the tasks, which are of two types.

Bonding surfaces

The most reliable way to connect two reflective sheets is to glue one on top of the other, replacing the old one with a new one. To do this, you only need glue and sealant (transparent or white). The step-by-step process looks like this:

• the surfaces to be bonded are cleaned of dirt;
• glue is applied to one of them - in a continuous strip along the perimeter, 2 cm from the edge, and in a “grid” on the inner plane;
• then the new mirror is applied to the old one and gently pressed;
• After complete drying, the end gaps are treated with sealant.

Gluing edges

If the mirror does not need replacement, but rather addition, then knowledge of the edge-to-edge joining technique will come in handy. This process is simple, but requires precision and accuracy.

ATTENTION! You should not first glue the edges and then transfer the resulting structure: too small a joint area will not provide the necessary strength. The seam will come apart and will have to be glued again.

The installation looks like this step by step:

• inspecting the joined faces for defects and cleaning them, if necessary;
• applying glue to the back side of the canvases and to the edges being connected;
• glue the mirrors in the right place, after which there are approximately 5 minutes left to adjust their position, bringing them close to each other.

IMPORTANT! If you need to “adhere” a new canvas to one that has been hanging on the wall for a long time, the edges of the old mirror must be cleaned of dirt and degreased. Otherwise, you will not get a high-quality connection.

Reliable means for gluing mirrors

The reflective surface consists of two layers: glass and amalgam. An incorrectly selected gluing composition not only affects the quality of the connection to the surface, but can also damage the silver plating. This, in turn, manifests itself in smudges and stains, which impair the reflectivity and reduce the aesthetic value of the mirror. Therefore, it is recommended to use only formulations from trusted manufacturers.

“Titanium” is made from a mixture of resins and rubber, which ensures a high-quality connection of the canvas with ceramics, wood, concrete or metal. With its help you can decorate even a plasterboard wall with a mirror. It is inexpensive, water-resistant, but dries long enough, so additional support points will come in handy.

Abro will reliably glue glass to glass or metal. The two-component composition is mixed immediately before use, due to which it is possible to obtain a quickly setting substance of increased strength.

"Loctite" is another representative of two-component compositions. But the manufacturer was concerned about the convenience of users and, in addition to the standard set of two ampoules, introduced an aerosol version to the market. A very convenient solution if you need to cover a large area with mirrors.