At what height should the mirror be hung over the sink in the bathroom?

Mirrors are very fragile, so you need to be careful with them, as they can break, scratch. Psychologists say that a person's mood depends on the height of the position of the reflective glass. Today we will look at how and where it is better to hang a mirror.

Before you go shopping, you need to determine the size of the bathroom, the distance from the floor to the sink, and the intensity of the lighting.

The most important thing is quality: the surface should not be too thin. Also pay attention to the surface itself: there should be no scratches, dents or cracks on it. In addition, pay attention to the back side: it should also be smooth, even and clean. By the way, most often it is green. The quality of the reflection is also very important: the more clearly the reflection is visible, the better, in fact.

If your bathroom is small in size and only just fits in furniture, then it is better to hang a mirror over the washbasin. Well, if you are the happy owner of a larger room, then you can safely hang it up to its full height.

Today we will talk specifically about choosing a mirror over a washbasin. Surfaces with shelves or cabinets with mirrored doors are becoming popular, because they can decorate your bathroom.

Now it has become popular to have mirror tiles in the bathroom, as it looks unusual, solemn and expensive. Illuminated mirrors are also often used - it looks original and unusual. If you have a large family, it will be convenient to have two reflective materials above the washbasin. But it should be borne in mind that in this case, the sink itself should be rather big.

It is necessary to choose the following mirror surface standard:

• in medium or small rooms, it is better to choose a small dressing table;
• in rooms with a large area, you can experiment: hang one large reflective glass or several small ones.

If you want to see how everything conceived will look like, then make mock-ups from several sheets of paper of the desired size and attach them to the place where your mirror will hang.

Tools required for such manipulations:

• ruler;
• roulette;
• level.

It is important to know at what height a mirror or mirror cabinet should be hung. The distance from the floor to the surface should be about 120 cm, and from the sink - at least 20 cm. Thanks to these distances, water and dirt will not get reflected.

When buying a mirror, fasteners are included in the kit. But if you are unhappy with the fasteners, then you can buy those that suit you specifically. Also, when choosing, it is advised to take into account not only the growth of the residents, but also the ability of the mirror to visually increase the size of the room (especially if it is not large).In general, there are several ways to fix a reflective surface.

Experts say that it is better to do the installation with bolts and screws - this method is the most reliable.

In order to fix the mirror, tile glue is often used, but there are certain conditions for it: the wall must be flat, without tiles.

In order to carry out the fixing procedure in this way, it is necessary:

• apply glue with a spatula;
• apply the surface and press it for 15-20 minutes;
• after the glue dries, it is necessary to wipe the seams.

This method should be used only in case of emergency, when there is no space left (or if you do not want to remove the tiles).

The tile surface must be thoroughly cleaned and then:

• remove the protective film;
• stick the material around the perimeter and vertically;
• glue the mirror to the wall.

This is a very painstaking but reliable way.

Follow the instructions below:

• we remove the unevenness of the wall by applying a protective primer with impregnation;
• glue strips of double-sided tape, which is required to support the mirror (the distance between the stripes should be 60-70 cm);
• remove the protective film from the adhesive tape;
• using a pistol, we apply an adhesive composition;
• press it against the wall and put a support from below, which will support the mirror until it dries.

The choice of the form is a personal matter, but you still need to adhere to some rules. So, when choosing a shape, you should take into account the shape of the shell (you need the shape of the mirror to match the shape of the shell).

After purchasing a mirror, you can make it unique and inimitable with the help of jewelry.

You can decorate:

• sea ​​pebbles;
• beads;
• rhinestones;
• tree;
• mosaics, etc.

There are a number of firms that have earned popularity and recognition among clients.

• Santech Allianz Group Is a company located in Russia, Czech Republic, Germany and Belarus. The range includes more than 1600 reflective glasses. In the store of this company, everyone can find the necessary material to their liking.
• Orio Is a Russian manufacturer that uses European equipment in the production of bathroom furniture.
• Zack - German manufacturer. This company is distinguished by its large and high-quality assortment. The company focuses on minimalism.
• Silber Is a German company that amazes with its design: from classic to hi-tech. The models are distinguished by their functionality and high quality.
• Migliore Is an Italian manufacturer. The unusual shapes and frames of the products are striking.
• Tiffany world –Italian enterprise. The design of the products is distinguished by the presence of metal frames.

Mirrors are different, but you need to be able to make the right choice. We hope our tips will help you with this.

You will learn how to install a mirror in the bathroom in the next video.