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How To Cut A Mirror – A Comprehensive Guide
By asma ehsan
Mirrors are a great addition to any space as they reflect light and allow you to quickly check and fix your makeup and overall look before heading out. If a homeowner can’t find a mirror in the proper size or wants to repurpose a mirror according to their own requirements, here’s a solution. Follow this guide to learn how to cut a mirror?
You don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to get one piece of mirror cut into the size that you are required. The process is simple, collect tools, put your gloves on, and get ready for your DIY project! Take it easy because with following the strategy, you will get a perfectly cut mirror without a lot of hassle. So, let’s get started!
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How To Cut a Mirror?
We all can easily learn how to cut a mirror, to any size, using a method very similar to cutting glass. If you are inexperienced with such tasks, it is recommended to leave the job to the experts. Or, by using this guide, when you’ll be interested enough in DIYing this project on your own, things would become much easier. Get these tools first;
Tools Required
- Glass cutter
- Safety gloves
- Dowel
- Framing square
- Tape measure
- Wax Pencil/Marker
- Straightedge
- Safety glasses
- Glass cleaner
- Square-headed pliers
- Cutting oil
- Sandpaper
Step-by-Step Procedure!
Lay Sheets Of Newspaper- For Smooth Grip!
Prepare a work area by spreading several sheets of newspaper across a level, solid tabletop that is large enough to hold the mirror glass before it is cut. By placing a sheet of newspaper down first, you may eliminate any rough spots on the table that might affect the cutting.
1. Clean The Tools and Mirror
Make sure to clean up the mirror thoroughly with a microfiber cloth and a glass cleaner. Clean all your tools as well, because the cutting efficiency will be hindered by any dust, grime, or residue.
2. Measure The Place & Mark Lines On Mirror
Measure the space where you are going to place that mirror. You can mark the with a marking pencil once you have measured it.
3. Place Your Mirror Carefully!
Using a framing square or measuring tape, determine the mirror’s dimensions by placing it straight on your work table. Keep in mind that if you’re planning on fitting the mirror into a frame, you should trim it. You can use a wax pencil to make a scribbled line along the cut line.
4. Score It With a Glass Cutter
To cut a mirror in half, place the glass cutter on the mirror’s surface, against the far end of the straightedge, and pull it towards you. Don’t smash the mirror by pressing down too hard on the cutter, but a light touch will not produce a good score either. When you use the appropriate amount of force, you’ll hear a “tearing” sound while scoring.
Note: Make one continuous motion from one end of the mirror to the other to finish the cut and avoid uneven edges. Try to avoid making too many scores!
5. Snap The Mirror
The glass must be broken along the scored line after it has been scored. Put away the straightedge and run a dowel along the entire length of scoring under the mirror, carefully. Put your palms on either end of the dowel and press down hard but carefully on the mirror.
6. Smooth Any Sharp Edges & Clear The Space
Use sandpaper to smooth the sliced mirror’s edges! It’s better if the mirror has a rounded edge so that it’s not as dangerous to hold.
Remove the mirror from the sanding area and put it aside before you begin cleaning up. Always pick up the newspaper from the outside to ensure that no shards of glass are left behind. Collect any glass fragments that may have fallen to the floor and clean off the workspace with a damp cloth.
Let Experts Handle it!
Cutting glass and mirrors is best left to the experts in many cases, especially for oversized mirrors. Think about getting in touch with a project manager with experience handling tasks of this magnitude. Isn’t that feasible? Well, Fab Glass and Mirror will cut, trim and polish your mirror to any custom size, saving your time, effort, and money.
