Not only beautiful ladies, but also many men simply adore admiring themselves in mirrors on the walls. A mirror is, in general, an amazing invention. It is capable of not only accurately conveying your image, but also visually enlarging the room if you attach this miracle to the wall. We want to talk about an unusual way of attaching to surfaces - how to glue a mirror to a wall - in our material.
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Mirror glue: what kind of beast is it?
Glue for mirrors on walls is sometimes called liquid nails, and it came to us in the seventies from America, or more precisely from Texas. This product contains synthetic rubber and polymer substances. Classic glue for surfaces and installation works includes special clay with increased plastic properties. This substance is mined only in Texas, so the clay has a fairly high cost. In addition, the largest plant for the production of glue for mirrors is located in this state.
A number of manufacturers, trying to save on the final cost of the product, add special chalk to the wall adhesive instead of clay, so liquid nails are white. Titanium dioxide is added to the composition of the adhesive for surfaces, the basis of which is clay - this component also colors the product white.
In addition to all other components, acetone liquid and toluene are added to adhesives. The latter substance improves the adhesive properties of the product, and the former helps the glue for mirrors on walls dry faster on the surface during installation work. These substances are toxic and have a strong odor: in cheap compositions, the percentage of these components is very high, so inexpensive liquid nails emit a suffocating chemical aroma. The glue owes all this unpleasant odor to the cheap components in the composition. But high-quality glues are practically odorless, so it is logical to assume: saving is inappropriate here.
All types and properties
Adhesive for mirrors on walls can be neoprene or acrylic
| Neoprene | Contains synthetic rubber. Capable of gluing any mirror to a tile. Adheres well to surfaces. Disadvantage - a very strong chemical smell. |
| Acrylic | They are water-soluble. They are not used for all types of surfaces. Disadvantage: acrylic glue is contraindicated for exposure to high temperatures. It is impossible to glue a mirror to metal surfaces and tiles. They are afraid of water.
Pros: environmentally friendly and harmless. |
With the help of liquid nails and tape, you can easily glue a mirror to a tile almost the same way as you would do it with hardware, and this can be done on any type of surface, be it metal plates, glass walls, or ceramic tiles.
Now there will be no limit to your imagination, because you can hang a mirror anywhere, you just have to think about it and do it.
By the way, in addition to gluing mirrors, using liquid nails and tape, you can glue together almost any type of material:
- tree,
- tiles,
- concrete,
- metal,
- glass,
- plastic.
Using glue for your mirrors
Such compositions for installation work are sold in tubes. You will not be able to squeeze the product out of the package yourself; this can only be done with a special construction gun. Just insert the tube into the gun and press the trigger: the glue will be squeezed out through the "nose".
Using a gun for squeezing out liquid nails makes it possible to apply the composition even to the most hard-to-reach places. At the same time, you will not get dirty, and the seams will be very neat. Before using the glue, carefully read the instructions offered by the supplier. It is in the entire manual that it will be written whether the glue is suitable for mirrors, whether it will damage the amalgam, whether the product is afraid of water, and how firmly it adheres to surfaces. By the way, if you intend to work with glue and tape indoors, be sure to pay attention to the clause in the instructions indicating the possibility of performing such actions. After all, liquid nails can only be intended for outdoor work, so it is prohibited to use such compositions inside the house.
Before buying, make sure that liquid nails are intended for use with mirrors on walls. Degrease the surface with a soda solution and mark the lower section of the mirror mount. Make a support element for the mirror, stick double-sided tape and apply glue to the surface. Then wait for ten minutes, pressing the mirror to the wall. After two days, the support can be removed. Double-sided tape can be used to fix the mirror.
Glue with pleasure: how to glue a mirror?
We recommend purchasing mirror glue only from trusted sellers. Macroflex is very popular: it can be used to attach any type of mirror: be it a mosaic or decorative one. This composition can withstand even a mirror surface with a large weight, it perfectly adheres to any surface, and is suitable for rooms with water. Macroflex can be used to glue not only ceramics, but also polystyrene, metal, or wood. In addition, this product is not afraid of high temperatures and does not harm amalgam. An undoubted advantage is the fact that Macroflex can be used both outside and inside the premises.
How to glue a mirror to a wall? Liquid nails Krass, produced in Poland, are no less popular. Such compositions are resistant to moisture and are applicable to all types of surfaces. Krass is resistant to temperature changes, practically does not emit an unpleasant odor and adheres perfectly. The main advantage of Krass glue is its low price, the total cost does not exceed 150 rubles.
What to be wary of
When using mirror glue, take precautions.
- Do not heat the cylinder over a fire.
Heating of liquid nails or mirror glue cans is prohibited. - When the nails evaporate, do not smoke cigarettes nearby (the vapors may ignite).
Smoking is prohibited near the surface being glued. - Ventilate the room where you use the glue well, because its fumes are toxic. This is especially true for small rooms: bathrooms and toilets.
Be sure to ventilate the room - Use a respirator because wall adhesive can be poisonous if inhaled.
Use protective equipment - Protect your skin and eyes from liquid nails.
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. - Do not allow children to play with surface adhesive as this may result in disaster.
Do not allow children to use glue.
We hope that after reading the article you have discovered a new way to use glue for mirrors on walls. Now you can safely go to the store and decorate your home. It is not for nothing that all the abundance of liquid nails sold in Russia can only be enjoyed.
Video: Securely attaching mirrors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgjgGcVzN6Y
