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

Measure the center bottom of the mirror placement.
Tap

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

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

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

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

Drill top center hole.
Fasten Top

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

Slide the right mirror in place.
Install Left

Slide the left mirror in place.
Reflect

Reflect on the completion of installation.