Hey Guys, DW wants me to make one of those wall decorations where they take an old sash and put mirrors in it.
Question is what can I stick the mirrors in with that won’t mess with the silvering? Would using points alone allow them to rattle?
Rich
Hey Guys, DW wants me to make one of those wall decorations where they take an old sash and put mirrors in it.
Question is what can I stick the mirrors in with that won’t mess with the silvering? Would using points alone allow them to rattle?
Rich
A 1225-sq.-ft. detached ADU uses a sloping lot to its advantage, featuring a split-level entrance and vaulted ceilings.
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Paint the backs of the mirrors first with shellac or oil base paint (not lacquer)
The mirrors I have are already coated, does that mean something like phenoseal would be OK ?
Phenoseal is your worst choice, it attacks the silvering aggressivly. Don't ask how I know.
Thanks for that, I almost decided to use it. Mirror mastic would be OK, but does it come in caulk tubes?
I'd seriously consider just clear Lexel, Geocel, or sillycone on the NON silvered side, and use a small patch of milk carton plastic under a push point every few inches from the silvered side.
This way the sash is facing correctly to the room, AND no mastic at all..that stuff is nasty.Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks
Repairs, Remodeling, Restorations
They kill Prophets, for Profits.
Use mirror mastic intended for mirrors.
if nothing else, maybe use points on the back and a small bead of clear silicon on the front after it's in. Me, I'd just use the mirror mastic as a setting bed.
I do have a medicine chest in the bathroom I made myself ... just to get it done I used padded glass retainers ... the kind that screw down tight. Small mirror so I've never had a reason to do anything else. Once every other year I remember to check and hand tighten the set screws.
Jeff
Buck Construction
Artistry In Carpentry
Pittsburgh Pa
I just used points on the one i made, and didn't have any problems. It doesn't get moved, the only time i toyuch it is for cleaning. Make sure you paint the sash where the mirror will press against the same color as the finish side.
Yeah, I hate the reflection you get with thick mirror, good point. I just did a search and they do sell mirror mastic in tubes, I'll try to track it down local.
Thanks everyone for the input, Rich
Paint the edges of the mirror black to kill the reflections. I'd brad or (hot) glue some wood stops on myself, and skip the mastic.
I wouldn't use the mastic, you don't really need it. If you really want to use an adhesive trysome clear latex. The mastic is brown and will probably reflect.