I used this double sided red tape before to mount a mirror on a wall and I want to find a shop/website that stocks it, so I can put another mirror up. This red tape is double sided and VERY STRONG.
2006-12-27 01:49:54 · 9 answers · asked by steve t 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
This is a common product used for automotive body work. It is used to hold body side moulding on. It is much stronger than what most hardware stores have.
I would not use tape. Too little holding power, not reliable enough, too much potential for damage to the surface of the mirror and the wall. The back side of a mirror is a very thin coating. If that is damaged, the mirror cannot be repaired cheaply.
2006-12-27 04:39:15 · answer #1 · answered by DSM Handyman 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stanley tools make a good Mirror mounting tape.
Check with Lowes, Home Depot or a Ace Hardware, they should all have this or something similar. If the mirror is very heavy through, I have used the Picture hanging kits. They have a metal Wire that is put across the back of the mirror that them hooks on a Screw in the wall, the screw must be into a Stud to hang a heavy mirror.
2006-12-27 09:55:00 · answer #2 · answered by TaylorProud 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heavy duty NO NAILS would hold up a mirror but you would have to prop it up for 24 hours as it went off. For a really heavy mirror, I would drill the wall. Get a good masonary drill for concrete.
2006-12-30 12:29:17 · answer #3 · answered by charterman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're best to use Mirror Hangers, get them from a picture framers. I used to be a framer, and trust me, there's NO tape I would trust enough, humidity and temperature changes will affect the adhesive in time, it may take years, but one day... You're guaranteed a nasty surprise.
2006-12-27 10:01:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think what you are thinking about is called body tape. It is used in the auto industry for attaching molding and other things on vehicles.
You can get it in most auto parts stores.
2006-12-27 21:34:34 · answer #5 · answered by trollwzrd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used velcro pads to put up a mirror, available @ b&q. They can hold up to 15kg and are easy to remove if you wanted to relocate the mirror.
2006-12-27 09:58:50 · answer #6 · answered by Carrot Cruncher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you better use hangers for your mirror. i wouldn't trust tape.
remember you break the mirror its 7 years bad luck
good luck itch
2006-12-28 22:55:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T USE TAPE IT MIGHT COME OFF FAST
2006-12-27 09:58:01 · answer #8 · answered by 20Giigglez14 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a hardware store? i dont know, sry
2006-12-27 09:59:01 · answer #9 · answered by freedreamer_100 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋