How to hang a mirror

Hang the center of the mirror at eye level. On average this is 1.65 m. Or slightly lower if you have some smaller people in your family. Make sure the mirror is large enough to extend over the top of your head so that taller people can also use it.

A mirror is an essential accessory in the bathroom or toilet. The mirror should be big enough, at the right height, and ideally it should also be illuminated. If possible the light fitting should illuminate the whole area of the mirror.

If you take a shower and you can’t see anything in the mirror afterwards, you can consider using mirror heating. This is fitted behind the mirror and prevents condensation.

If you have to drill into tiles in the bathroom or toilet, mark off the position of the hole on a strip of masking tape. This will help to prevent the drill from slipping away. Use a spirit level or follow the gap between the tiles. Check that the position of the second hole is horizontally aligned with the first. Drill slowly without using the impact function. Make sure the hole is deep enough so the plug is fully recessed in the wall, behind the tile. This prevents the tile from cracking when you tighten the screw. Try to fit all items as far as possible in line, as this gives the most regular appearance.

For a brick or concrete wall use universal 6 mm wall plugs, with a drill bit of the same diameter. For heavier mirrors it’s advisable to use an 8 mm drill and matching plugs. Or for very heavy mirrors (over 20 kg) it’s best to use metal anchor bolts.

Light bathroom mirrors can simply be mounted with mirror clips, decorative holders or an aluminium profile. Don’t use silicone sealant – this can be acidic, and can attack the mirror coating.