Covering a whole wall with mirror?

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I typed it wrong. I am not covering the wall with wire. I am covering it with mirror and was concerned about hitting electrical wires in the wall when screwing the mirrors in.

I basically want to cover the whole wall with mirrors and they must be securely fastened because I cannot have glass falling down from the top of the wall onto the floor (or people!). That is why I am thinking of nailing rather than screwing.

What is the best way to do this? I don't suppose there is any mirror wallpaper that is as reflective as real glass?

Answer 1

You can use what is called Mastic (here in the U.S.), which is an extremely thick, non-drying glue, made especially for mirrors. Ive seen some large mirrors installed in mobile homes at the factory... then delivered down the interstate highways... then set up at the homesites... and those mirrors did not budge with all the bouncing around of the home. In fact.. the few times Ive had to replace a mirror set in mastic, Ive actually had to devise a way to cut the glue, because it was so strong.

Another alternative might be a high pressure laminate, rather than a mirror. I know there are some HPL's with a mirrorlike surface used in the cabinet industry (Ive installed some on the inside of display cases, for example). The HPL would be glued to the wall.

Some good names in HPL - WilsonArt, Pioneer, Formica, Avonite. (I prefer to work with WilsonArt myself)

Good Luck

Answer 2

Whole Wall Mirrors

Answer 3

Most obvious would be a choice of size for the mirror, IE: Mirror tiles, or large sections? Certainly where you can access studs would be best, and/or use mirror clips.

Depending on your intent Mirror Mylar is sold in sheet form also. Often no thicker than window pane plexi glass; but may not give you the desired result?

Without knowing at all the intent or your means to secure them; and/or your notion about aesthetics; I'd avoid nailing no matter.

Answer 4

Here is an idea! Using this you can fix glass with any material & no nailing is required! First remove all dust, free particles, oil from surface where we have to fix mirror.
We need following material
1) Spacer tape (6x8mm or 6x12mm)
2) Structural silicon sealant and weather sealant.
3) Masking tape of size 25mm (1 inch.)
4) Putty knife.
5) Silicon gun
If you are pasting mirror on mashonry/wooden wall then you need to paint wall with black enamel. After drying mark your first mirror and stick spacer tape nearly 6mm inside the line in all direction. Press it gently every where. Remove upper side film and press your mirror on it. Press mirror carefully. Don’t leave it free, our process takes 72 hours to permanent fix it. At the time of fixing Once you touch the glass on spacer tape in cannot be move there fore take care. If you satisfy position of glass give temporary support for glass which will hold glass.
Now you will observe 6mm thick space within wall and glass which is nearly 6mm in deep. Stick another mirror using same method, only you have to put 6mm space within glass edge to edge. You will get a mirror structure having 6 mm space at edges. Mask edges of glass using masking tape. Apply Structural silicon using Silicon gun in the gap between wall and glass only. Remaining gap must fill using weather sealant. Remove masking tape. After72 hour you can remove temporary support.
This method may work for sealing also. If you want to remove glass cut silicon using sharp knife.
Now there are 1mm tapes are also available. You can fix aluminum structure for better performance. This work may have life as long as 50 years depend upon workmanship.
GE/Byer /Wacer/Dow-corning are some of the manufactures of silicon sealant.

WARNING make this process under experinesed supervisivn.

Answer 5

the only way to nail mirrors to a wall is to use rubber nails,
they won't break the glass.
No, seriously you will have no problems screwing them. you'll know where cables are. cables either run up or down a wall, vertically, to a socket or a light switch. the only area you may have cables running up a wall with none of the latter, would be close to the source of power, ie the electric meter.
try a ceramic tile supplier then may well sell mirror tiles that you can install with an adhesive....

Answer 6

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Covering a whole wall with mirror?
I asked this here:
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I typed it wrong. I am not covering the wall with wire. I am covering it with mirror and was concerned about hitting electrical wires in the wall when screwing the...

Answer 7

Nailing mirrors? You sound like a genius. Mirror installers have been using specialized hardware and adhesives for decades. Don't reinvent the wheel. In fact, hire someone who knows what they are doing. It seems you are clueless.

Since when does a nail hold more securely than a screw?

Answer 8

There are these neat little gadgets at most hardware/home repair stores that can detect when there is an electrical wire. Kinda like a stud finder.

Answer 9

You should cut a square in the drywall and replace with a new one, tape it and paint it the right color. This make a better job.

Answer 10

try LIQUID NAILS this stuff will hold anything .