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  mirror help

  Posted by Krista Bocko on July 14, 2011 at 6:07 pm

  so i've been looking on craigslist for a mirror for my 'studio' (which is my living room) that I can set up and take down. I found one that i'm going to look at tomorrow-a bathroom remodel mirror that is HUGE–3' by 7'. I'm figuring that if I get it, I can mount it to a piece of plywood and slide it out when I need it.  

  I'm sure someone has done something similar–did you attach it with those mirror clip things? and I want to be sure it's stable and won't slip–I'm planning to lean it against a wall, but I have hardwood floors, so how do I keep it from slipping?

  Thanks!

  Krista Bocko replied 13 years, 4 months ago 5 Members · 6 Replies
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  heathalynne

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  July 14, 2011 at 8:43 pm

  I'd mount it on the wall instead of leaning it against the hardwood. Knowing it may slip, even if looks sturdy. Or maybe add a rubber frame? *shrug* Bathroom remodel mirrors are the best quality mirrors as they are heavier/harder/thicker than standard wall mirrors.

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  kasanya

  Member

  July 14, 2011 at 9:03 pm

  I have a couple tall mirrored closet doors I picked up off Kijiji (similar to Craigslist), which I just have leaned up against the wall. I bought some of that rubber matting that people use for lining kitchen cupboards and put that down underneath. Seems to keep the mirrors from slipping around on my hardwood.

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  Lyme Lyte

  Member

  July 14, 2011 at 9:30 pm

  I was going to mention buying a cheap (but cool looking) yoga mat.  That wouldn't slip on the floors and the mirror wouldn't slip on it.  I have a mirror about that size and I can't imagine holding it up with those mirror clips since mine is very thick and heavy.  But you can be the judge of that.  🙂

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  Krista Bocko

  Member

  July 14, 2011 at 10:15 pm

  ooh–the grippy rubber mats or yoga mats are a smart idea!  thanks!

  i know i'd need to attach the mirror to the plywood somehow (adhesive?), then figured i'd add clips for extra strength, but i will see what it's like.

  thanks again, i'm excited that i may have a mirror soon. 🙂

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  Kobajo84

  Member

  July 15, 2011 at 12:57 am

  You could get the cheap door mirrors from walmart for about $5 and tear off the frames then use double sided tape to adhere them to plywood.  If you use multiple mirrors you can create a larger mirror. I had to go this route to fill the space between my large mirror and floor because the outlet prevented me from hanging my mirror too low to the ground. 

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  Krista Bocko

  Member

  July 15, 2011 at 9:51 am

  ooh, awesome. that's great too, so if this other mirror doesn't work out that's what i'll do. yeah! 🙂

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