Thursday, September 22, 2011

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?

Instructions


Cutting


1. Position your mirror on a countertop.


2. Lay your straightedge across the mirror at the location of your desired cut. Use the wet-erase marker to mark your line.


3. Press firmly with the glass cutter following your line. This will "score" the mirror.


4. 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.


5. Sandwich the mirror part that is hanging off the countertop with two boards. Clamp them together.


6. 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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