Cement Wall Gym Mirror Installation (Two J-Channel Method)

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Cement Wall Gym Mirror Installation (Two J-Channel Method)

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

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Measure the center bottom of the mirror placement.

Tap

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Tap out the holes in the J-mold so the anchors will fit.

Drill Bottom

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Drill the hole for the center of the bottom J-mold.

Fasten Bottom

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Fasten the J mold to the wall in the center, then make sure it is level. Drill and fasten other holes.

Measure Top

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Measure up from the bottom J-mold the height of the mirror to mark the placement of the top J-molding.

Drill Top

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Drill top center hole.

Fasten Top

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Fasten top in center, then check for level. Then drill and fasten other holes.

Install Right

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Slide the right mirror in place.

Install Left

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Slide the left mirror in place.

Reflect

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Reflect on the completion of installation.