NY Good Questions: How Can I Replicate This Mirror?

4.28mirror.jpg Dear AT,

In the May 2008 issue of Dwell Magazine on page 153 ("Katz's Cradle"), there is a bathroom mirror with no means of visible support.

Does anyone know how to replicate this or where to buy a mirror that can be mounted invisibly into tile?

I have seen Maxwell's slide show on mounting hardware in tile, but can't get the next piece.

Thanks! Sara

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Comments (10)

Industrial Strength Velcro Sticky Back - I used it to mount a full length to the back of my bathroom door.

posted by citizenkoz on April 28th 2008 at 10:43am
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Try adhesive.

posted by revolution9 on April 28th 2008 at 10:44am
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3M sticky things

posted by moni-ka in ky on April 28th 2008 at 10:47am
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This could also be a medecine cabinet inset into the wall with a frameless mirror.

posted by mattab on April 28th 2008 at 10:49am
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there is a special glue just for mirrors. you can get it at home depot. i wouldn't try anything else for safety's sake. it comes in a tube that looks like a caulk tube, so you'll need to buy the caulking gun as well. they aren't expensive. velcro, sounds very dangerous to me! also, be sure the wall is straight. use a level to do that. if the wall is even slightly bowed the mirror will crack when you adhere it. home depot also sells mirrored tiles that are peel and stick. it's a different look, but easier for a beginner to install.

posted by fleadell on April 28th 2008 at 10:50am
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Agree with the industrial-strength adhesive suggestions. I just ripped a big mirror like that out of my bathroom and it was clear that it had been glued on.

It to me like the mirror is actually screwed on at the top and there's a trim piece covering it as well as some clips along the sides.

posted by Kathryn on April 28th 2008 at 10:51am
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If you own your home you can remove some of the tiles and get a mirror in the same size as the vacant space - the grout line. Affix it with special glue and regrout, I did that in an apartment of our years ago and it looked great. This way you can get the mirror flush with the tiles.

posted by Benita on April 28th 2008 at 10:54am
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I mounted an IKEA mirror onto a door last year. The mirror came with top and bottom spring-loaded clamps that might reveal 1/2" top and bottom. Super cheap and the grips were much smaller than the four tabs in the picture above.

Also, you can just grout the mirror in, if you want - just use a quick-setting mirror adhesive.

use less adhesive, and it will be easier to remove after it cracks...

posted by Easyenough on April 28th 2008 at 10:57am
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It it's not to large, about 4 pieces of double sided tape will suffice.

posted by bepsf on April 28th 2008 at 11:19am
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I have a mirror from ikea that I haven't actually attempted to hang yet but it came with hardware that would give this effect. Not sure about screwing it into tiles though. Good luck.

posted by kelsi on April 28th 2008 at 8:54pm
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