Precautions For Installing A Light-Emitting Mirror

Precautions for such work

Everyone understands that working with glass should be done very carefully. Regardless of the thickness of the mirror, it is quite fragile and not resistant to mechanical damage or fractures. It's not so bad if you just have to order a new one. Glass shards can cause serious injury.

When connecting an illuminated mirror to the network, you need to be especially careful. Don’t repeat my mistakes - before work you must turn off the power from the input circuit breaker. I, in a wave of euphoria from the work done, neglected this rule, deciding that the switch key was quite enough. It turned out that the electrician who performed the installation was a hack, running the neutral wire through the switch. As a result, I was pretty shaken. The feeling, let me tell you, is not pleasant. Following electrical safety rules can save not only your health, but also your life.

The result of all my actions (sometimes successful, sometimes not so successful) was a really stylish mirror with lighting that I no longer wanted to hang in the hallway. It has taken its rightful place in the bedroom.

I immediately apologize for the mess, I hope it will not spoil the impression of the finished product.

Here's a stylish mirror with lighting I got.

Mirror style

When choosing a mirror, you should focus on the overall style of the bathroom so that it fits harmoniously into the space. So, different styles require a different approach to choosing mirrors:

the classic style includes lush frames, traditional mirror shapes (oval or rectangular), and sconces around for illumination. You can not use a frame, but choose a mirror with a pattern along its contour;

  Provence and country can be complemented with the simplest possible wooden frame, and it should create the feeling that the mirror and frame for it are homemade. The frame can have forging or mosaic elements, but if there are already too many small details in the room, then it is better to stay with the simplest frame. Oval or round mirrors would fit ideally into this style, but corners should be avoided, and even if the mirror is rectangular, you can choose a frame with rounded corners;

Mirrors of strict rectangular shapes fit perfectly into modern interior styles (modern, high-tech and minimalism). You can choose the option without a frame if the room is small, or use the simplest single-color frame possible. You can choose a mirror, part of which will have magnifying properties: this is convenient, because you can see small details, and a touch of futurism will be introduced into the design of the room.

Wall mounting methods

The main requirement for fastening is strength. Massive metal and wooden frames weigh the most, so their fixation should be approached with special responsibility. Before you make a backlit mirror with your own hands, you need to keep the following in mind:

Special holders, construction adhesive, liquid nails and mounting tape are only suitable for products with LED backlighting and a plastic frame.

If the mirror is particularly heavy and large, the ideal option is mounting plates with holes into which screws are screwed.

One of the most reliable methods of fixation is using a dowel: it is fixed in the wall, and loops are installed for hanging.

If the floors in the house are concrete, you will need an electric drill to drill holes.

As for the make-up model, there are no problems with fastening at all. This type of mirror is usually portable and small in size. It is placed on the table at which a woman applies makeup and combs her hair, in any room.

If you need to rearrange the furniture, the glass in the frame, along with the shelves for toiletries, is carefully removed and then placed in a new place in the apartment. This is very convenient, especially when moving.

To make a backlit mirror more stable with your own hands (especially if the floor in the room is uneven), you should install a small wooden plank at the top of the back side of the base. It serves as a spacer that protects the interior item from falling and swinging. For safety reasons, if the glass is in a child's room, it is preferable to use wall mounts. The product in the frame is slightly tilted. The fittings are placed at a height of approximately 15 cm. They are screwed into the concrete using dowel nails.

If the master decides to use construction dowels to fix the mirrors with his own hands, he will additionally need small oval (round) plastic spacers and metal brackets. Screws must have flat heads. This fixation scheme is convenient and durable, with increased resistance to vibrations. It is ideal for thick, massive concrete walls.

The substrate must support the weight of the mirror. Most often it is made from plywood or chipboard. This material does not look very attractive, but is durable and therefore ideal for backdrops.

Construction adhesive, liquid nails and mounting tape can only be used for products with a plastic frameHeavy mirrors.