How to Put Up a Bathroom Mirror/Cabinet

Looking to add storage or a mirror to your bathroom? Follow our simple steps on how to put up your favourite bathroom mirror or cabinet. In this instance, we are putting up a bathroom cabinet. The same steps can be followed to put up a bathroom mirror.

Tools for the Job:

Step 1

Pick the position of your cabinet. To do so, find the centre point on your sink and mark a line up the wall using a spirit level. This is the centre line for your cabinet against the wall.

Step 2

Hold the cabinet in position and use the spirit level to make sure it's level. When you're happy, mark the screw holes on the wall.

Top Tip: By removing the door off your cabinet, it can make the cabinet lighter and easier to install.

Step 3

Next, check the wall to determine if it's a solid or plasterboard wall. If you have a solid wall, you'll need to use a masonry drill bit and masonry fixings. If it's plasterboard, use a multi-purpose detector to determine the position of the studs. Fit at least one of the brackets directly to a stud, if possible. In both instances use the multi-purpose detector to ensure there are no pipes or cables running behind where you're going to drill.

Stanley Fatmax Stud Finder S300

Step 4

When securing the cabinet or mirror to a plasterboard wall, always try and secure at least one bracket to a stud using a wood screw. Use specialised plasterboard fixings such as toggles to secure the other brackets to the wall. Don't worry if you can't find the stud as 'toggles' will hold a heavier object in place.

Remember: Make sure the drill is not set to hammer action if drilling through plasterboard as you don't want to damage the wall.

Top Tip: If securing the cabinet or mirror to a solid wall, set the drill to hammer action and use a masonry bit to drill the holes. Hold the drill perpendicular to the wall and while applying a small amount of pressure, begin to drill your hole. Go slow at first, then increase the speed and pressure of the drill

Top Tip: If drilling tiles, cover your marking with masking tape. This will help prevent the tile from cracking and will also stop the drill bit from slipping. Make sure the drill is NOT set to hammer action, as this may break the tiles.

Step 5

Place Rawl plugs into the holes ensuring they are flush with the wall surface. Secure the mirror or cabinet with the appropriately sized screw. If inserting into tile, ideally place the Rawl plug past the depth of the tile.

Step 6

Now re-attach your door to the cabinet and get organising!

Find all the tools you need for the job in our DIY Building Materials section.

Looking for more inspiration? Browse our bathroom range to find the perfect mirror or cabinet for you!