2007-03-20 02:03:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Oh no. Don't take a drill to a mirror. You'll probably send cracks all around.
When drilling into glass or ceramic, there is a special bit to use and a lubricating oil. You drill straight down and very slowly so as not to build up heat, but those bits are probably 3/8" or better.
Go to Lowe's and buy some mirror clips and/or adhesive. That will secure the mirror and you won't be risking damage to it. Good luck.
2007-03-20 02:11:02 · answer #1 · answered by DA 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you should purchase 4 mirror hangers and forget the drilling. These go up with screws and hold the mirror close to the wall. Good luck!!!
2007-03-20 03:26:41 · answer #2 · answered by dorton girl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can buy glass drill bits. I like to make a "dam" out of putty or clay and fill it with denatured alcohol to help keep the bit cool. I have also added some salt to give more abrasion. Try hardware stores or Big Box stores for the bits.
2007-03-20 02:08:06 · answer #3 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
GLASS DRILL BIT FROM YOUR LOCAL GLASS COMPANY.
DON'T TRY TO MAKE A DAMN OUTTA CLAY OR PUTTY..ROLLS EYES..THIS IS A MESSY MARVEN HOME OWNER KNOW IT ALL BS IDEA.
SIMPLY MARK OUT YOUR SPOT WITH BLK MAGIC MARKER..MAKE A SMALL X ..THEN PUT A PIECE OF MASKING TAPE OVER YOUR X. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SEE YOUR X THREW THE TAPE..HOLD THE BIT FIRMLY AND DRILL ON HIGH SPEED...LET THE BIT TO THE WORK..DON'T FORCE IT! GOOD LUCK!!! NOW YOU HAVE NO MESS TO CLEAN LIKE BUTT MUNCH UP THERE.
2007-03-20 02:14:03 · answer #4 · answered by Bear 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wow, bear ...youre a bitter know it all arent you? you can catch more flies with sugar than vinegar. even if your advice is correct i wouldnt follow it just because of the way you presented it...
2007-03-20 05:18:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋