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Posted by carolyn on November 12, 2006, 5:20 am
Bruce wrote:
> I have a 7 ft x 4 ft mirror in my bathroom we want to replace the light
> fixtures on. Currently it has the Rectangular 4 bulb fixture that is
> easily glued on using silicone sealant and double sided tape.We want to
> replace it with the round base unit that is designed to mount directly to
> the wall box. Unfortunately the holes cut in the mirror over the
> electrical boxes is just large enough to get the wires through. There is
> no way we can screw the fixture to the electrical box. Pulling the mirror
> off and having the holes cut bigger is very expensive (3 quotes over $300
> so far). Replacing the mirror is out of the question (the wife like sit
> too much)
>
> I have found a 4" round electrical cover, kinda cone shaped I could mount
> on the mirror that would be perfect, except I can't figure out how to glue
> it to the mirror and make it stick. I tried Liquid nails Mirror adhesive
> and let it sit for 4 days, but I was able to pull it off with very little
> effort.
>
> Any suggestions for a better method? I thought of going straight to heavy
> duty liquid nails or gorilla glue, but thought I better solicit ideas
> first.
There are drill bits designed for glass. I would practice with them on a
piece of scrap glass until you are comfortable and reasonably accurate so
that you don't destroy the mirror. Then determine where the screw holes
are needed and drill away.
Carolyn
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Carolyn Marenger
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