How to Cut a Full Length Mirror for Closet at Home
Whether you are remodeling your closet or just adding a little upgrade, a good full-length mirror is essential for checking out all those new clothes you bought. All closets are different sizes and buying a custom mirror to fit your closet can get expensive. Fortunately, you can just buy a standard-size full-length mirror and cut it to fit perfectly. Not only will you create a professional look, but you will feel the satisfaction of a job well done. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Countertop
- Straightedge
- Wet-erase marker
- Glass cutter
- Several boards
- Quick-grip clamps
Instructions
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Cutting
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Position your mirror on a countertop.
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Lay your straightedge across the mirror at the location of your desired cut. Use the wet-erase marker to mark your line.
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Press firmly with the glass cutter following your line. This will "score" the mirror.
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Hang the mirror off the edge of the your countertop at the cut line. Place a board across your mirror on the countertop at the cut line. Clamp it to the countertop.
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Sandwich the mirror part that is hanging off the countertop with two boards. Clamp them together.
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Holding the sandwiched section of mirror, use one quick motion to "snap" the mirror by quickly bending it at the cut line.
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Tips & Warnings
Edge your mirror with trim to create a fancy look.
Cutting mirrors can cause glass shards to fall off. Wear gloves and proper safety protection.
