mirror frame advice bathroom

14 days ago

I have had installed a large mirror which should have fit perfectly a space up to the ceiling. However the contractor working on my bathroom got the wrong size. Besides, the wall is not perfectly straight. As a result, on the left there is a gap that widens as you to from top to bottom. Along the top there is a 2-3 cm gap from the ceiling on and same thing on the right.
Any suggestions on how to address this? I was thinking of getting a strip of stainless steel to apply as a frame.. many thanks

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Betty Boo
14 days ago
I think the mirror needs to be a perfect fit for the polished look you’re after, no compromises. If the contractor measured the space and those measurements were not accurate then they need to remove this mirror and replace it with one that fits the space exactly.
luiss6
Original Author
14 days ago
Thank you - I would say that it’s part the contractor’s fault but part the wall not being straight. Unfortunately the latter would be difficult to address other than rebuilding the wall.. hence I am trying to find a solution
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Isla Cherry
14 days ago
I think a stainless steel cover strip similar to a tile edging might very well work. Short of taking it off and trying to straighten the wall which might involve replastering that cover strip is a practical idea. Is it a solid wall or a stud wall? That clean line polished look you are after is so hard to achieve. I have renovated 4 houses now and I also struggle with anything that is not perfectly straight. As a structural designer I can spot if something is 1mm out. Another option may be to remove the mirror and try and make up that 2 - 3 cm difference with some sort of filler.
Betty Boo
14 days ago
I understand but I would have thought a mirror could be cut to any size?
luiss6
Original Author
14 days ago
Thank you Isla - the wall which is not straight is a stud wall but removing it and straightening would be quite a work. Thank you for your idea re the stainless steel cover. As mentioned, the wall not being straight is an issue but I am quite disappointed that the contractor got the measurements so wrong (he said he needed that space to be able to for the mirror - which is not true imho)…
luiss6
Original Author
14 days ago
Hi Betty Boo, it’s not a problem if size but shape. It’s not a perfect rectangle as the lower (long) side is about 1 cm longer
Isla Cherry
14 days ago
I would think how to conceal the edge then. It's too expensive to remove and try and straighten the wall. There are so few contractors that tell the truth... most are full of excuses and ridiculous explanations.
luiss6
Original Author
14 days ago
Indeed my thinking - stainless steel strip be it then! Hopefully he won’t mess that up too… thank you Isla
siobhanmcgee90
14 days ago
It is all but impossible to get this spot on as walls are usually a bit wonky and to fit the mirror requires a bit of wriggle room. Therefore it is always necessary to finish with a frame. We used a stainless steel strip when we installed our mirrors. Not perfect but looks ok
Angie
13 days ago
Given the rounded corners on your basin, how about a surround with similar curved? Would hide the lack of squareness.

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