Arched mirror fixings at top or side?

[JJ11]

New DIYer struggling to understand instructions for installing my bathroom mirror.

So simple question - do the top fixings go on the curved bit of the mirror or on the straight bit at the side?

Fixing to plasterboard walls so want strongest positioning.

Thanks.

 

[foxhole]

What mirror? framed, drilled? heavy? light?
What do you mean by top fixings?

 

[JJ11]

Its a frameless 50x70cm 5mm thick bathroom mirror with no drilled holes.
The fixings are solid clips for the bottom that the mirror rest on and spring loaded for the top that grip the edge of the mirror.

 

[footprints]

I think I would go for the 10 to 2 o/c positions on the arch myself.
Just like we all hold the steering wheel don't we
That way it can't be inadvertently lifted out of the bottom ones when cleaning.

 

[Johnmelad]

Picture please.

 

[JJ11]

Success!! Ended up putting the top fixings to the sides coz I couldn't get them to sit right along the curved edge.

Also discovered you can get away with a 6mm drill bit despite the plugs wanting 7mm!!

Learning a lot as I go!!

Thanks for the responses.

Does size matter?!

• JJ11
• 26 Jun 2014
• 1

Had to use a 6mm drill bit even tho plugs specified 7.

Woo hoo!

• JJ11
• 26 Jun 2014
• 1

If you believe you can you're halfway there!! 1st mirror up.