Bathroom Mirror

[patlaw]

Unfortunately, when rehanging my daughter's bathroom mirror, it bumped the faucet and chipped. It's a cheap, frameless mirror 23-1/8 x 41-7/8. It doesn't appear to be a standard size. The 23-1/8 dimension is not critical, but the 41-7/8 dimension is. If it's longer, it won't fit. If it's shorter, I have to start patching drywall and painting.

Can the existing mirror be cut? If 1/4" inch were cut from the side with the chip and the edge polished, the problem would be solved. The edge is not beveled. Therefore, should I look for someone to cut it, should I go for a custom size from a glass company, or is that size somewhat standard?

 

[sawman101]

A commercial glass place might be able to cut that small amount off, but I've never had any luck scoring and cutting glass with less than an inch in width; the glass needs to break away in a solid piece, and narrow pieces don't do that. Don't try to cut it yourself Mike.

 

[patlaw]

A commercial glass place might be able to cut that small amount off, but I've never had any luck scoring and cutting glass with less than an inch in width; the glass needs to break away in a solid piece, and narrow pieces don't do that. Don't try to cut it yourself Mike.

No way am I going to cut it. Hopefully I can find a glass company neary by that can cut it and polish the edge. It certainly does not appear to be a standard size.

 

[Phil S]

Any glass company could cut that --- but it might be the same price or less to cut a new piece

 

[patlaw]

A new one would be nice. No one is open on Saturday, so I'll get the sticker shock on Monday.

 

[Mike Davis]

They may also just grind and polish that whole side, easier than cutting a small sliver.

 

[patlaw]

That would be awesome.

 

[Graywolf]

In most cases the company will not promise that they can make the cut, so if it fails and or breaks they are not responsible for the piece. That said they will make the cut and polish the edge usually with success. Just trying to be informative. I hope this helps.

 

[KenOfCary]

Benswanger is not too far from you. I've used them before to make a custom piece of glass with good success. They made a triangular piece of glass for the flag case I made my mother to hold my father's flag. I took the case to them and they cut it while I waited.

 

[Jeff]

The 23-1/8 dimension is not critical, but the 41-7/8 dimension is. If it's longer, it won't fit. If it's shorter, I have to start patching drywall and painting.

If 1/4" inch were cut from the side with the chip and the edge polished, the problem would be solved.

So the new dimension will be 41 5/8" after the successful cut?

 

[patlaw]

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So the new dimension will be 41 5/8" after the successful cut?

No. 22-7/8"

 

[Jeff]

No. 22-7/8"

Gotcha! Good luck tomorrow at the glass places, hopefully they can get it done in a "snap"!