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How to Hang a Group of Frameless Mirrors Without Nails

Frameless mirrors make a room appear larger, particularly when you use them in a grouping. They brighten the interior, reflect light and visually increase the area. Hanging frameless mirrors without nails requires using the right products to ensure they adhere securely. Some people avoid using nails in their walls because they choose to redecorate often, while others do it because rental agreements state that you cannot use nails to mount wall art.

Things You'll Need

  • Feather duster
  • All-purpose cleaner
  • Cleaning cloth
  • Glass or window cleaner
  • Butcher paper
  • Sharp scissors
  • Heavy duty, double-sided mounting tape
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Instructions

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      Dust the area on the wall where you want to adhere the frameless mirrors. Wash the wall with an all-purpose cleaner and a cleaning cloth if it has greasy or dirty residue. The residue will prevent the mounting from adhering correctly. Allow the wall to dry.

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      Clean the back of each frameless mirror with a glass or window cleaner and wipe it off with a dry cloth. The mounting tape must stick well to both surfaces.

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      Trace the shapes of the frameless mirrors onto a large piece of butcher paper with a sharpened pencil.

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      Add arrows on the paper with the pencil if necessary to indicate the vertical or horizontal placement of each mirror.

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      Cut out the shapes with a pair of scissors.

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      Position the papers on the wall with painter's tape, which should not strip off the wall paint once you remove it. Arrange the papers until you find an arrangement you like.

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      Go to the entrance of the room or walk a few feet away from the wall. Inspect the papers to determine if you need to lower, raise or move them in any way.

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      Mark the top, bottom and sides of each paper on the wall with a tiny pencil mark. Erase the marks later if necessary.

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      Lay the double-sided mounting tape against the back of one mirror to determine the length. Cut the tape with a pair of sharp scissors. Keep the backing on the tape while cutting it.

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      Peel off the paper on the back of one side of the mounting tape.

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      Apply the double-sided mounting tape to the perimeter of the first frameless mirror. Add a strip or two of the tape to the center back of the mirror if it is large or heavy.

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      Smooth the tape into place with your fingertips.

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      Remove the paper from the wall where you want to mount the first frameless mirror.

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      Peel off the backing from the mounting tape that is in place on the mirror.

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      Press the mirror firmly into place; take care not to press so hard that you crack or otherwise damage the mirror. The tape is pressure sensitive. Press on all areas that contain the tape to ensure it adheres to the surface.

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      Repeat cutting the mounting tape, peeling off the backing and pressing it into place with each mirror.