Cement Wall Gym Mirror Installation (Two J-Channel Method)
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Cement Wall Gym Mirror Installation (Two J-Channel Method)
This video describes installing frameless gym wall mirrors in cement or cinder block walls. It utilizes a method using two J channels rather than a J channel with with top mounting clips.
Materials: 36"x60" frameless mirrors, 72" J-mold, Tapcon 3/16 x 1 1/4 anchors, Tapcon 5/32 bit, Drill (preferably hammer drill), Level, Socket Wrench
Measure Bottom
Measure the center bottom of the mirror placement.
Tap
Tap out the holes in the J-mold so the anchors will fit.
Drill Bottom
Drill the hole for the center of the bottom J-mold.
Fasten Bottom
Fasten the J mold to the wall in the center, then make sure it is level. Drill and fasten other holes.
Measure Top
Measure up from the bottom J-mold the height of the mirror to mark the placement of the top J-molding.
Drill Top
Drill top center hole.
Fasten Top
Fasten top in center, then check for level. Then drill and fasten other holes.
Install Right
Slide the right mirror in place.
Install Left
Slide the left mirror in place.
Reflect
Reflect on the completion of installation.