Than you can close the mirror on the closet. How to glue a mirror to a cabinet door - a detailed description of the workflow

There comes a time when the familiar environment is boring. I would like to change something, update the old interior, add some detail or make a good renovation. The optimal way renovate the room, make it brighter, perhaps even increase the space - attach a mirror to the cabinet. You have purchased new furniture, you need to glue a mirror on the cabinet door, and do not know how to do this correctly, let's look at individual fastening methods.

The best way to update the room, make it brighter, perhaps even increase the space, is to attach a mirror to the cabinet.

Apply "liquid nails" or silicone to the mirror surface in parallel lines at regular intervals.

How to glue the mirror to the closet? How to do this work correctly? There are several ways to glue the mirror.

Method name	Features of the method
Mounting double-sided tape.	This material must be chosen correctly. Scotch tape should be high-grade - 3M, foamed, its thickness should be 0.8-2 mm (to equalize irregularities). It is possible to work with it at temperatures from +10 to + 25 ° С. Anything higher or lower will not give proper grip. The consumption of the tape is 60 cm² per 1 kg of mass.
Using "liquid nails" special glue or colorless construction silicone.	There are some nuances: it is better not to glue the mirror on "liquid nails" and other products that have a characteristic odor. The substance in them can lead to deterioration of the amalgam. It is better to purchase special adhesives for the mirror - "Titan" (the most reliable tool), "Abro", "Soudal", "Bostik 2750". A very high-quality and handy way is to glue the mirror onto silicone. This is the best option.
Mechanical method.	Using U-shaped metal paws, plastic stops or special screws.

You have purchased new furniture, you need to glue a mirror on the cabinet door, and do not know how to do this correctly, let's look at individual fastening methods.

The best option is to glue the mirror onto colorless construction silicone.

Attention! Which gluing option to choose, decide for yourself. The main thing is not to rush, to do all the work scrupulously, to approach the matter responsibly, then the mirror will be attached firmly enough and will last a long time.

How to glue the mirror to the closet?

Remove the protective stickers from the tape.

Necessary materials

Before starting work, you need to prepare the following materials: mirror, "liquid nails", glue or silicone for gluing the mirror, double-sided tape, masking tape, degreaser.

There are several ways to glue the mirror.

Now you need to wait for the glue to dry.

Required tools

Useful tools: sandpaper, an assembly gun, pencil, ruler or tape measure. If you screw the mirror onto the mount, then you need a drill, screwdriver, screwdrivers, ordinary drills, a diamond drill (to make a hole in the mirror), a special mount for mirrors.

Which gluing option to choose, decide for yourself.

You decided not to use "liquid nails", but to attach them to the legs, then you need to make sure that they are manufactured accurately in height and, if necessary, mount the gaskets.

Fastening process: step by step instructions

So, you have stocked up with all the materials and tools, purchased a mirror of the right size. It is preferable if its back side is protected with a special film, which, if the mirror breaks, will prevent the fragments from falling off. Now let's get to work.

You can walk with fine emery paper for better glue adhesion.

Before fixing the mirror, you need to put a soft layer, and then squeeze the mirror with your paws.

First, remove the cabinet door. To work handily, you need to place it in a horizontal position. Using a pencil on the surface, draw the marking lines. We clean the door with a degreasing agent, then the mirror. You can walk with fine emery paper for better glue adhesion. Remove all dust with a brush.

We clean the door with a degreasing agent, then the mirror.

If there are ready-made holes in the mirror, you can use special screws instead of feet.

Apply "liquid nails" or silicone to the mirror surface in parallel lines at regular intervals. Between them, for auxiliary fastening, we glue strips of double-sided tape. The best option is to glue the mirror onto colorless construction silicone. You do not need to use only scotch tape, as the mirror glued in this way may fall off after a while, especially when the room is very warm or you do work in the summer.

First, remove the cabinet door.

To prevent the glass from cracking, the mirror surface must be wetted all the time or make a side of plasticine and pour water there.

Remove the protective stickers from the tape. We fix the long edge of the mirror on the marking line. Slowly, we lower the mirror surface, trying to prevent displacement. It is better if an assistant will work with you. He will make sure that the mirror lies flat, without going beyond the applied markings. Everything, the mirror is glued. Now you need to wait for the glue to dry. Optimally, a day is allocated for this. The door can be snapped into place.

So, you have stocked up with all the materials and tools, purchased a mirror of the right size.

The mirror should be on a piece of cardboard or cloth.

You decided not to use "liquid nails", but to attach them to the legs, then you need to make sure that they are manufactured accurately in height and, if necessary, mount the gaskets. They should be close to the mirror, but without stretching. You also remove the door from the cabinet, lay it horizontally, mark where the holes for the fasteners of the legs should be, screw them on, fold them back. Before fixing the mirror, you need to put a soft layer, and then squeeze the mirror with your paws.

Useful tools: sandpaper, an assembly gun, pencil, ruler or tape measure.

Gluing a mirror on a cabinet door is not so difficult, all the work must be done very carefully.

If there are ready-made holes in the mirror, you can use special screws instead of feet. In case there are no holes, they are drilled with a diamond drill in the corners. To prevent the glass from cracking, the mirror surface must be wetted all the time or make a side of plasticine and pour water there. The mirror should be on a piece of cardboard or cloth. Plastic washers must be inserted under the screw heads.

Before starting work, you need to prepare the materials.

As a result, the interior of the room will be very transformed.

Gluing a mirror on a cabinet door is not so difficult, all the work must be done very carefully. As a result, the interior of the room will be very transformed. The mirror does not need to be rectangular or square. It can be of any original shape. It is important to fit in with the general setting.

The main thing is not to rush, to do all the work scrupulously, to approach the matter responsibly, then the mirror will be attached firmly enough and will last a long time.

The mirror does not need to be rectangular or square.

It is important to fit in with the general setting.

VIDEO: How to glue a mirror. Swinging mirrored door for furniture.

How to arrange a wardrobe

There is a closet in any apartment - it's a fact. And very often it takes up a fairly large space, sometimes - completely a wall. It is he who wants to be part of the interior, to arrange the wardrobe so that it ceases to be just a place for storing things. After all, if such a large area is empty, it is boring and not interesting.

How to decorate a wardrobe with your own hands

Any person can decorate the wardrobe on their own if he is going to use simple decorating techniques. Our online store of vinyl stickers offers to solve this issue easily and not expensively.

Sliding wardrobe involves large sliding doors, usually mirrored. If you want to update the interior, because your mood has changed, and you want to do something quickly and inexpensively, then you've come to the right place!

How to decorate a wardrobe

Stylish stickers on the wardrobe will transform your room and give it a special charm. Someone prefers to apply a sandblast pattern to the mirror. This design of the doors of the sliding wardrobe is certainly beautiful, but it is done once, and it will be possible to change it along with the mirror.

How to decorate a wardrobe with your own hands

If you want to do some daring experiment, try sticking decorative stickers on the mirrors of the wardrobe.

Stickers on the mirror of the wardrobe - where to buy

If you do not have enough imagination, but have a desire - use ready-made ideas by looking at the stickers provided on our website. The catalog of our site contains the widest selection of vinyl stickers and stencils that will transform your room! And quite reasonable prices will allow you to update the interior as often as you like.

But on the other hand, stickers can serve you for a very long time, they are very wear-resistant. They can be washed and even rubbed and will not fade when exposed to sunlight.

How to decorate a wardrobe

The large area of the cabinet allows you to use stickers for its decor big size... It is on such a surface that they will look most impressive.

How to design a wardrobe in a modern way

Another way to decorate sliding wardrobe doors is corner patterns. If you want something elegant and subtle, then these stickers will help you make your desires come true.

At the same time, you have some advantages:

small stickers can be applied (and removed later) faster and more conveniently;
due to its smaller size, such a sticker will be very inexpensive;
without closing the entire space of the cabinet door, you can use them like an ordinary mirror.

How to apply a sticker on a wardrobe door

Surface preparation.
Before starting work, the surface must be cleaned of fingerprints, dust and other contaminants.
Preparing a sticker
The sticker should be spread out on a flat surface and smoothed out with a squeegee - a special spatula.
Fitting stickers.
To make sure you place the decal in the correct position without removing the backing, tape it to the cabinet doors and look from the side. You might want to move the sticker. Mark the corner points on the door with a pencil.
Application of a sticker.
Carefully remove the backing in small pieces, from top to bottom. Immediately apply the released surface of the pattern to the mirror and smooth it with a squeegee without excessive pressure. Take your time, apply the sticker carefully, smoothing carefully.
Final inspection.
Inspect each piece carefully to ensure that all edges are adhered, regardless of the size of the piece.

On April 1, 1969, traveling salesman Robert Spoof was looking for orders for one of the New York furniture workshops. Spoof's usual tactic was to visit the prospect and draw the owners' attention to the imperfections of their furniture ensemble. But that day, that trick didn't work. The lady, to whom Robert managed to visit, undoubtedly had a sense of beauty. The interior of the house was impeccable. Even the disproportionality of one of the rooms was concealed by a very wide wardrobe, apparently made especially for this. The hostess, as if reading Spoof's thoughts, said that if he found at least some flaw in the interior, it would be a rebuke to her taste. Seeing that the guest was ashamed, she skillfully removed the awkwardness, saying that on this day they were not offended by jokes, and offered to drink tea. The table was served with a Chinese service, and during the conversation, Robert learned that the woman was fond of the culture of this country. As he later wrote, wounded pride seemed to itself suggest the idea of revenge. “And now it's the turn for my April Fool's joke,” thought Spoof and asked the hostess if she knew that, according to one ancient Chinese science, the closet should not have such a location in the room (a hint was made about that very wide closet). He immediately thought that a Chinese man was telling him about this science and Robert remembered something. The joke worked. The woman believed and immediately lost her peace of mind. After all, this cabinet did not look in any other position. Robert left, holding an order for a set of furniture and realizing that he would no longer be able to confess to his prank. On the contrary, in the evening he sketched out a small set of rules for the arrangement of pieces of furniture, adding a few more new ones to those invented today. Spoof began using his unexpected trick with other customers, and sales skyrocketed. And the deceived admirer of Chinese culture began to look for information about an unknown science. And one day I met the writer Wang Shi, who emigrated from China. He turned out to be even more resourceful than Spoof. Having written down the lady's story about the rules for arranging furniture, he promised that he would learn everything about this science and write a book about it. And indeed he did, adding many more rules to the list of the furniture dealer and refining them with Chinese terms and references to the teachings of energies. The ancient Chinese wrote so many different treatises that any esoteric teaching can be tied to at least one of them. There was also one that could be called the source of Feng Shui. The treatise "The Book of Burials", which sets out the rules of burial, including the rules for the location of both the grave itself and the objects in it. From the text of the ancient book, the beautifully sounding words "Feng" (wind) and "Shui" (water) were taken. This is how the book “Feng Shui. Ancient wisdom for modern well-being ”. And "science with a 6000-year history" was born. The idea worked out even better than expected. The book was a great success, and moreover, the works of other authors began to be published, who quickly appreciated the commercial potential of the topic. Feng Shui books and magazines are published all over the world today. The teaching covered almost all spheres of consumption and even describes what the ancient Chinese had no idea about. It is noteworthy that the Chinese themselves, who even 30 years ago put their furniture as they liked, also took a great interest in Feng Shui.

Today we find sliding wardrobes in almost every apartment. The convenience and practicality of this type of furniture is beyond doubt, but the decor is still its weak point. Panels and mirrors of a large area are a rather boring picture that you will certainly want to diversify.

How to decorate a wardrobe? Of course, you can order expensive doors from several panel inserts or with a photo print, but you will have to overpay a substantial amount.

We will offer you 5 inexpensive ways cabinet decoration do it yourself. What are their advantages?

Wide field for design solutions;

Saving money;

Convenient technologies that do not require special skills and a lot of time from you.

Method number 1. Large vinyl sticker

Vinyl decorative stickers for wardrobes, as a rule, are produced on a single-color German Oracal film, which greatly simplifies the selection by color. Outwardly, they look like a stylish pattern applied with paint. At the same time, you will be able to take care of the wardrobe in the usual way. Perhaps not to resort to strong friction. And most importantly, when you get tired of one drawing on the door of the wardrobe, you can literally remove the sticker in just a minute without any traces and apply a new one.

This method is universal and can be used for doors made of any materials. You can safely apply the sticker to glass and mirrors of sliding wardrobes. They hold up well and look very impressive. At the same time, you get rid of intrusive reflection, and the fingerprints that constantly appear on the glass surface will cease to be too noticeable.

The procedure for applying a large sticker on the door of the chafa-compartment:

Training . Clean the surface from dust, fingerprints and other dirt;
Smoothing. Spread the sticker on a flat surface and smooth it with a squeegee (smoothing spatula), which our store always sends in the kit;
Fitting. Place the drawing on the door and mark the corner points with a pencil or erasable felt-tip pen. For accuracy, we recommend sticking the sticker with a backing on masking tape and seeing from a distance how the drawing will look.
Substrate removal and application ... Since the sticker is large, remove the backing directly from the tape fixed to the tape from top to bottom in small pieces. Apply the released pattern immediately to the surface and gently, without excessive pressure, smooth it with a squeegee. And so on to the very bottom. Remove the transparent mounting tape in parallel from top to bottom. The work should be done slowly and carefully. Smooth everything thoroughly, even the smallest bubbles. It is most convenient to apply non-glues on the doors of the sliding wardrobe together. If bubbles still remain, pierce them with a needle closer to the edge and remove the air with a squeegee.
Examination. After removing the backing and mounting tape, take the time to carefully look at how each element adhered. Even at small flower all edges should adhere evenly to the surface.

Here's how to apply large vinyl decals to surfaces:

Helpful Hint: When applying the sticker to the mirror or glass of the wardrobe, spray the surface with water. The sticker will be easier to iron out.

Method number 2: Decorating wardrobe doors with corner patterns

If you do not want to glue the entire door surface, we recommend using vinyl decals with elegant corner patterns. Here you will get additional benefits:

Corner patterns are smaller, respectively, the sticker will be cheaper;

Small elements are much easier and faster to apply;

By decorating the corners, you let the mirror serve you like a mirror.

When applying a small vinyl decal, we recommend that you first remove backing... Lay it on a flat surface with the pattern down, pick up one of the corners and carefully remove it at an acute angle. If something sticks to the backing, put the area back in place, iron it again with a squeegee and try to remove it further. The sticker must remain on the transparent film with the adhesive side up.

At applyingstickers grab the upper corners of the mounting film and stick, smoothing from top to bottom along the marking lines. It is good if a second person helps you to support the sticker from below so that it does not stick ahead of time.

Method number 3 Decor of the wardrobe with full-color posters

Sliding wardrobe doors with photo printing are not cheap pleasure. Vinyl-based colored posters are much more affordable and often look much better. This is achieved through high quality printing. You can stick a poster on one of the doors or make a composition on all the panels of the wardrobe.

Drawings on color posters can be very diverse: from abstract figures to your own photographs with memorable places. Apply them as normal vinyl decals.

Method number 4 Sliding wardrobe with stained-glass windows - economy option

Only very wealthy people have the opportunity to decorate the doors of the wardrobe with stained glass windows. We offer a method of decoration that will allow you to experience all the delights of stained glass decoration without significant costs.

The technology is extremely simple. A translucent stained glass film with an adhesive surface is applied to the mirrored door of the sliding wardrobe. The film transmits light, which returns to us through reflection. The result is a glowing effect similar to that of colored glass. Applying stained glass to a wardrobe mirror is as easy as applying a regular vinyl sticker. Appreciate the decorative effect.

Available for order

Method number 5 Matting glass and mirrors with paste or aerosol

The frosted drawings on the mirrors and glass of the wardrobe look very noble and elegant. Matting is a technology that allows you to give a smooth glass surface roughness and opacity. For this, a special chemical composition is applied.

Matting, as a rule, is made to order and is quite expensive. We want to tell you how to make this spectacular decor for a wardrobe with your own hands.

You will need:

Disposable (adhesive) or reusable stencil for wardrobe;
Matting paste or spray;
Spatula for applying the paste.

The procedure for performing work on matting glass and mirror doors:

Clean the surface from dust and grease with alcohol or glass cleaner.
Attach the stencil to it. Disposable adhesive is applied using the vinyl sticker method. Reusable, fixed with temporary spray adhesive. Make sure that the contours of the pattern are securely fixed.
A thin layer of paste is applied to open areas with a spatula or a special matting aerosol is sprayed. After the expiration of the time indicated on the packaging for the composition, the undried excess of the paste is removed with a spatula, and the stencil is removed.

So in a simple way even complex designs with small details can be applied to the doors of the wardrobe.

Video about stenciling mirrors with paste and aerosol

We hope that the proposed 5 methods will help you easily choose how to decorate the doors of the sliding wardrobe at no extra cost.

Stained-glass films of the "Crystal Frost" series are perfect for decorating mirrors of wardrobes, glass doors and partitions, shower. An exquisite translucent pattern will make the glass surface attractive and open up the possibilities for zoning the space.
Available for order several surface patterns

A mirror, which from time immemorial has been a symbol of wealth, is an irreplaceable piece of furniture today. And really, how to do without it? After all, the mirror allows you to visually expand the room, bring more light into the room. It gives its owner the opportunity to look at himself from the outside. But why, then, more and more people are looking for ways to get rid of this piece of furniture? Is a mirror always appropriate? Let's try to figure it out and find ways to solve the problems that have arisen.

Myths about mirrors

The most common reason why people seek to rid their homes of mirrors is various mystical legends that originate from the "door to another world" to the source of "energy absorption."

So, for example, when a person sleeps, his soul temporarily leaves the body. And if there is a mirror in the bedroom, then the soul can accidentally get lost and go on a journey through parallel worlds, where the reflective surface will pass it. In other words, a person sleeping in front of a mirror runs the risk of being soulless.

It is worth mentioning that in ancient times this did not apply to women, especially redheads, because they were believed to have no soul.
Also, many believe that children under one year old and close cannot come to the mirror - it can jinx it.

In addition to bringing everyday troubles, there is a legend according to which a mirror is a portal connecting the past, present and future. That is, with a strong desire, you can go on a journey in time and ... not return. Find yourself between two worlds. Never find peace.

But still, these are just myths. Scientific justification at least more interesting than superstitions and in many ways justifies them. Even from the school course in biology, we know that a person is inclined to think out what he does not know. And in the end, instead of a complete picture of the world, there is only deception, deception of oneself.

Who knows, maybe both scientists and mystics are right?

Still, there are objective reasons to remove the mirror in certain places.

Where and why you shouldn't have mirrors

Consider cases where superstition and scientific beliefs have similar opinions.

In the bedroom.“Losing your soul” isn't the first reason to get rid of your bedroom mirror. The fact is that when a person is asleep, the mirror creates in him the feeling of the presence of someone else in the room. Their actions, especially in the semi-darkness, are perceived as strangers. And this, one way or another, is a lot of stress. Getting enough sleep is already becoming impossible. Frustration, lethargy, unwillingness to do anything - perhaps the reason is in the mirror?

In the nursery. Similar to the example above, a mirror can scare a child at night. The presence of this piece of furniture, where the baby is very small, is especially not recommended. Difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakening, irritable behavior during the day - this is what a mirror in the children's room entails.

On the kitchen. These are all reflective surfaces in the cooking area. During cooking, it is better to concentrate on the process, so that your own reflection does not create a feeling of fatigue in the hostess. And according to popular beliefs, one should not waste energy, which should go to food, on a “soulless” mirror.
In the dining room. It is believed that a mirror opposite the table with dishes is a good sign of wealth, but this is only if you do not look into it. One look - and the case was lost. And who can resist not admiring himself while eating? Moreover, from the point of view of physiology, a mirror in the dining room will not bring anything good. Looking at his reflection, a person is distracted from food, which leads to digestive problems.

So, a problem is brewing - there is a mirror where it shouldn't be. Fortunately, this issue is easily resolved - let's find out how.

Ways to get rid of the mirror

There are a lot of them. The best ones are presented below.

Remove the mirror. No mirror, no problem. Sounds easy, but sometimes it can be tricky. For example, the bedroom already has a wardrobe with mirrored doors. Can't get rid of the closet now? And if the housing is rented, then what to do then?

Vinyl sticker. A compromise solution that will not only close the mirror, but also give self-expression to your interior. We choose any color and picture according to the size of the surface and rejoice at how our house has changed. It should be noted that the sticker is made of vinyl - a durable material that can withstand drops of water and grease, so this option is perfect for the kitchen.

Chalk sticker. A kind of vinyl sticker, but I want to highlight it as a separate item, because it is specially designed for drawing on it with crayons. Just imagine how delighted a child will be if, instead of a frightening mirror, falling asleep, he looks at his own creations!

Color the mirror. Armed with paints (acrylic, nitro, aerosol and other types), you can easily cover the mirror surface. And with the help of reusable stencils, the drawing takes on new patterns and becomes completely unique. The same mirrored wardrobe in the bedroom easily converts into a canvas open to your creativity.

Stained glass. There is plenty to choose from: you can use a strict matte color without patterns, or, on the contrary, take something brighter that attracts attention. It all depends on your taste. Stained glass looks surprisingly natural on mirrors, but it is not so difficult in gluing, therefore, for lovers of aesthetics and those who want to close the mirror - this option should seem very tempting.

So, we have every reason to close some mirrors, there are ready-made solutions... Therefore, it remains only to get together and get down to business! May beauty and well-being come to your home!

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