No more nails any good?

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Trying to stick a 20kg IKEA Mirror door onto some wooden panel that have been secured to the wall.. don't ask for why? That was the best (read cheapest) option for getting a full length mirror .. I have put the wood onto the plasterboard wall now need to stick the mirror to the panel.
I had a tube of 'no more nails' I find them very moody. Planning to go to Screwfix in the morning and see if I can get some 'industrial strength' glue. Any suggestions?
 
My own experience of no more nails is that I wouldn't use it to stick a teaspoon up. If people have found other options work then go for it. On your head though 😁
 
Jon321 said:
Standard silicone will stick it. We use it to stick mirrors in bathrooms all the time.
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but will std silicone take the weight? remember its 20Kg. I am looking at fundy's suggestion.. it might be standard silicon but in a nicer tube

fundy said:
http://www.screwfix.com/p/nemesis-m...nG1cn1suZkwgLzd2mKfXmigNNOTjIavm50aApXw8P8HAQ

is the mirror going into the wood so the wood is taking most of the weight?

this stuff is pretty good, not let us down as yet! much better than gripfill or similar.
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Thanks..
Yes the wood will take the weight.. the wood slats have been secured to the plasterboard using about 15 screews - atleast 4 of them are wood screws which have gone into the batten behind the plasterboard... feels secure.

BTW, do i need a gun to get it out our do you squeeze it out... Just asking..
 
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I have read several times of mirrors coming down when fixed direct with inappropriate adhesive (you can buy mirror fix adhesive which works fine), but if it's going onto wood then I would have no problem using adhesive. I would note that 'no more nails' is just an expensive brnad adhesive. For example grip fill is the same product for a fraction of the price. Would also personally like to have the glue set/go off lying flat before having it vertical with that type of weight.
 
Having used both no more nails and grip fill on picture rails and skirting boards, I wouldn't go anywhere near grip fill having had it not hold properly and needed totally removing and redoing.....not happy.
 
vkurup said:
but will std silicone take the weight? remember its 20Kg. I am looking at fundy's suggestion.. it might be standard silicon but in a nicer tube



Thanks..
Yes the wood will take the weight.. the wood slats have been secured to the plasterboard using about 15 screews - atleast 4 of them are wood screws which have gone into the batten behind the plasterboard... feels secure.

BTW, do i need a gun to get it out our do you squeeze it out... Just asking..
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Silicone will definitely take the weight mate. It's stupidly strong once it's set. I've seen all sorts fixed with silicone. Just give it a good 24 hours to set, and yes you will need a gun.
 
Jon321 said:
Silicone will definitely take the weight mate. It's stupidly strong once it's set. I've seen all sorts fixed with silicone. Just give it a good 24 hours to set, and yes you will need a gun.
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Agree with this. Only thing I would add is get a decent brand. Don't use a Wickes special. It's like water in comparison to a decent make.
 
Personally, i would not be glueing up something that weighs 20kg with the kids about. I just fitted a mirror that was 25kg and i ended up taking the reverse side of the stud wall apart and adding an additional horizontal support for the mirror to screw to.
 
The correct silicone adhesive should be fine. However it would need supporting until fully cured. Don't forget they glue McLaren car chassis's together.......
 
Use mirror adhesive, lots of other adhesives have a solvent which will eventually pentrate the back covering and show on the mirror itself, silicone can be particularly bad for it.
 
Val said:
Use mirror adhesive, lots of other adhesives have a solvent which will eventually pentrate the back covering and show on the mirror itself, silicone can be particularly bad for it.
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Tnx.. Interesting never thought of that ..
However, I am not using a regular mirror. This is an Ikea wardrobe door.
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/...robes/vikedal-door-mirror-glass-spr-49811710/

It has about 12 cms of chipboard behind the mirror. To get a 200+cm mirror will cost me about 200 quid while the Ikea door is about 40 quid, plus I have some leftover headboard slats which i am using to connect it to the wall.
 
I am assuming in, these modern times, no one would be using an impact adhesive like evo-stick... Think that or araldite, even, would be my first thoughts...

But, then again I am not a regular DIY'er ...
 
Rooter said:
Personally, i would not be glueing up something that weighs 20kg with the kids about. I just fitted a mirror that was 25kg and i ended up taking the reverse side of the stud wall apart and adding an additional horizontal support for the mirror to screw to.
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^^^^ This, have to agree with kids about - and as they say, "Safe as houses".

Also, what happens when the mirror has to come down when decorating or moving.
When I had the en-suite re-tiled I had to take a mirror off the wall, approx 3x3ft and was screwed at 4 corners and glued to old tiles.

Was not an easy job getting it off - had to break it which was quite dangerous with all the splinters of glass and a real mess!

So its a "No Glue" for me!
 
Golfmmad said:
^^^^ This, have to agree with kids about - and as they say, "Safe as houses".

Also, what happens when the mirror has to come down when decorating or moving.
When I had the en-suite re-tiled I had to take a mirror off the wall, approx 3x3ft and was screwed at 4 corners and glued to old tiles.

Was not an easy job getting it off - had to break it which was quite dangerous with all the splinters of glass and a real mess!

So its a "No Glue" for me!
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This is one time activity only.. the mirror is going to stay there for the next 50 yrs.. or till i am so old that I cant see myself in the mirror <whichever is earlier>
 
vkurup said:
This is one time activity only.. the mirror is going to stay there for the next 50 yrs.. or till i am so old that I cant see myself in the mirror <whichever is earlier>
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When you move house? I would still look at alternatives personally.
 
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