How do i fix a mirror to tiles in a bathroom without cracking the tiles?

Question

Every time i try the tile cracks.

Answer 1

the easiest least expensive and most practical way is to use clear silicon. first use rubbing alcohol to clean both the tile and the mirror. then run a thick bead just inside the perimeter on the back of the mirror. depending on the size of the mirror, you may want to put some towards the center. however try to avoid that if possible. then place the mirror where you want it on the wall. use boards or some other prop to hold it in place for about 12 hours. also use blue masking tape to hold it against the wall until dry, about 12 hours. if later you want to move the mirror just slip a sharp flexible blade behind the mirror and cut the silicon. another tip to clean up wet silicon messes use a windex type glass cleaner.

Answer 2

Bathroom Mirror Tiles

Answer 3

Heres a good tip...take some masking tape and stick to the tile in about 3 layers. mark onto the tape where you want to drill. Use a masonary bit that is compatable for use with tiles and start to drill really slow applying steady even pressure.Do not drill in at an angle as this will crack the glaze on the tile and then the whole tile eventually. Once you are through the tile speed up a little so you can drill into the masonary.When you have reached the depth you want slow down drilling,do not reverse the drill but slowly pull the drill bit out. Use a screw or nail to clean the debris out of the hole and then put your raw plug in.

Answer 4

Step By Step:
1) Get a small piece of masking tape under your mirror bracket, mark the masking tape exactly where you want the hole.
2) Get a masonary drill the size you require (forget tile drill, not nessecary).
3) Before putting the masonary drill in your power drill, use it as a punch to 'break' the glaze. Put the point of the drill spot on your mark (Step 1) and gently tap the drill with a hammer, little ticky taps, just enough to break the glaze, turn the drill in your fingers as you do this.
4) Remove the tape and you will see just a small spot on the tile where the glaze has been removed.
5) Set your power drill to low speed, NO HAMMER, put the point of the drill to your little spot, gently drill through the tile. If the drill gets hot, use water to cool the drill.
6) When you have got through the tile, and you are on the wall, then, and only then, you may use the hammer function of the drill to drill the wall.
7) Be gentle...and you'll be OK......

Answer 5

Try heavy duty double backed tape. It is available for just such uses. 3M makes a good one. This will work as long as the surfaces are dry and the mirror is not too heavy. If the mirror is heavy, then use one of the excellent methods of drilling a hole in the tile mentioned by the others. By the way The Home Depot (and real hardware stores) carries a drill bit made especially to drill holes into tile, be sure to use a lubricant, such as water, to keep the materials (tile and drill) cool and to carry off the chips.

Answer 6

If you mean that the tile cracks when you tighten the screw, the answer is very simple. drill the hole a bit deeper and put the scew into the plug, then tap it in BEHIND the tile, so that it's flush with the wall behind. Then when you tighten the screw (not too tight) it won't expand the plug in the tile thickness causing a split.

Don't be tempted to use normal silicone it will ruin the mirror, only use special type for mirrors.

Answer 7

You can use any variable speed drill with a tile bit. Drill slowly. The bit is not cutting the tile, it is grinding so it will take a little time. Once you have drilled through the tile and morter place a plug in. Set it back below flush with the tile. Put a glob of silicone adhesive in the plug and slowly tighten a screw in. Do not over-tighten. Let the adhesive set up and then you should be able to hang the mirror with no problem.

Answer 8

The best way I have found is put strips of foam double sided tape every 4 inches starting from about 2 inches in from the sides and begin 2 inches from the top and end 2 inches from the bottom. Between each of these strips apply a 1 inch diameter squirt of clear silicone. what happens is the foam tape will hold the mirror in place until the silicone sets up. I've been in the architectural sign installation business for 20+ years and have used this tried and true method many time on brass signs weighing up to 30 lbs. without one falling down.

Answer 9

Use a dremel tool with a special tile drilling attachment or get a tile bit for a regular drill. Drill the holes, set anchors in the wall and attach the mirror.

Answer 10

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