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How to install an outdoor mirror

Mirror set up on painted outdoor wall 

Overview

Decorative pieces aren’t just for inside your home. A mirror, clock or piece of outdoor art can bring an outdoor space to life, adding beauty and showcasing your personal style. In this easy D.I.Y. guide, we’ll show you how to mount an outdoor mirror onto a masonry wall. (The same technique can be used to mount other decorative pieces, like a piece of outdoor art or an outdoor clock.)

Mounting instructions will vary depending on the substrate (type of wall) you’re working with. In this project, we’ve attached an outdoor mirror to a solid concrete wall. For a brick wall, follow the same instructions, but make sure you drill into the brick, not the mortar in between, for a stronger hold. To attach wall décor to a timber wall, use timber screws and pre-drill with a timber bit, using a normal drilling action.

Safety tip: Always wear the appropriate safety equipment (safety glasses, ear muffs and a mask, for example) and follow the product or equipment instructions.

Steps

  1. 1

    Measure and mark

    Decide on the position of the mirror. Measure and mark where the hole for your screw will be. Use a pencil or a cross of painter’s tape to avoid marking the wall.
    Green Bunnings hammer
    Tip: If your mirror has two hanging points, an easy hack for marking the holes is to place a strip of painter’s tape across the back of the mirror. Mark the position of the hanging points, then transfer the tape to the wall, using a level to check that it’s straight.
    Person holding a pencil and using a retractable ruler to measure a wall
  2. 2

    Drill holes

    Wearing the appropriate safety equipment, use a drill (set to hammer action) to make a hole for the screw, using a masonry bit. Drill only as far as the length of the wall plug. Remove painter’s tape (if used).
    Green Bunnings hammer
    Tip: When pre-drilling the holes, use a masonry bit the same size as the wall plugs you will be using.
    Person wearing safety glasses and earmuffs drilling a marked hole into a wall
  3. 3

    Install screws

    Tap in the wall plugs with a hammer. Install screws using a drill and driver bit with a normal drilling action. Leave the screw protruding enough to hang your mirror – the length will depend on your screws and the mirror size.
    Person pinching the outside of a screw while drilling the screw into a wall
  4. 4

    Install the mirror

    Carefully lift the mirror into position. For a heavy piece, get a second person to help you lift it.
    Two people holding either side of a large black-framed arch mirror to hang onto a wall
  5. 5

    Give it a polish

    Wipe the mirror clean with a dry cloth.
    Person polishing a large black-framed arch mirror with a cloth
  6. 6

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Health & Safety

Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.

When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.