Mirror Cutting Tips

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Mirror cutting tips.

The glass and mirror professionals at glass doctor can help you create a custom mirror cut to size or install replacement glass for any room. This home depot guide will teach you how to hang a heavy mirror on drywall or a plaster wall how to hang a heavy mirror without a stud or directly. Yes a mirror is just a piece of glass but cutting it requires a first step. A smooth edge will make the.

Anyone can do this. To cut a mirror first use a sharpie and a straight edge to mark where you want it cut. Customize your glass mirror. A mirror is reflective because of the silver color coating on one side.

However if you are eager to learn we ll show you how to cut a mirror. Slide a small dowel under the area you just scored. Make your line with a marker. Step 4 placing the.

You ll be cutting on the reflective side of the mirror so wipe it down thoroughly to remove any grit. The fabric or cardboard should protect the cut edge from fragmenting. For example you may need to split one mirror into two or put a mirror in a frame. Measure exactly how you want the mirror cut.

So it s best to cut your mirror a touch on the small side. Large mirrors can make a room seem bigger or be a focal point of your decor as long as they stay on the wall. Put 4 5 drops of cutting oil on the mirror. Securely hanging a heavy mirror is an easy project but successful results do require attention to detail and using the right hardware.

When working with glass and mirrors it s always best to trust the professionals especially if you are a novice to these projects. This video shows how to cut glass and mirrors with a manual hand held glass cutter. If you don t hear a screeching sound try pressing down harder on the wheel cutter. Step 9 rub the edges of the cut mirror with fine grit sanding foam sanding block or sandpaper.

In other words mark the cut line so that it will be removed with the discarded piece of mirror. Place both hands on the mirror on each side of the line and apply firm pressure. Use your marker to identify the scrap side of the cut. If you don t do this first the coating will peel at your cut and ruin your.

Typically you ll want a mirror to complement the surrounding furniture so that it doesn t appear out. Then score the mirror by putting downward pressure on your wheel cutter as you trace the cut lines. Glass cutter tool. Before you begin make sure you.

This requires you to first cut the coating with a razor blade exactly on the line where your glass cut is going to be. There are a variety of reasons why you may need to custom cut a mirror.