How to hang a cabinet in the bathroom. Mirror cabinets for the bathroom: selection and installation. How to carry out work

Once in one of the previous articles, I promised to talk about how I installed a cabinet with a mirror in the bathroom. There seems to be nothing complicated about this, but in fact there are several nuances that would be useful to describe.

When I bought the cabinet, I didn't think about its weight. I paid attention only to the dimensions and convenience, as it turned out in vain. When I already bought the cabinet and brought it home, I realized that it would not be easy to hang an 8-kilogram cabinet on a wall lined with ceramic tiles. Not only are the “ears” for attaching the cabinet to the wall screwed with “toy screws” that will easily break out of the chipboard if you hang this colossus on them, but the tiles themselves on the wall do not really inspire confidence. You will have to drill through it, and even with a margin, so that the dowel-nail holds not only the tile, but also goes deeper into the wall.
The thought of replacing the screws on the “ears” fastenings disappeared when I tried on a longer screw; it would immediately go right through the walls of the cabinet. Therefore, I had to figure out how else to strengthen the cabinet in order to reduce the load on the weak fasteners. And I came up with the idea of installing corners underneath the cabinet, which will carry the main load.

Now, in order, about the installation itself. First, I leaned the cabinet against the wall and marked the top and bottom borders with a marker directly on the tile. Then, I measured the distance from the edges of the cabinet to the center of the eyelet holes. There will be dowel nails on which I will hang the cabinet. Next you need to drill deep holes through the tiles into the wall. For fastening, I chose 4mm dowel nails 150mm long. If anyone thinks that this is a lot, I will explain this by the fact that, firstly, I have a thick layer of tile adhesive between the wall and the tile, secondly, the tile does not hold very confidently, and thirdly, the plaster itself on the wall is also crumbling. healthy And the cabinet will not hang empty, it is planned to fill it with many useful things. Therefore for me the best option- this is to take longer dowel-nails, which is what I did.

Now, you need to drill the intended holes and screw in the dowel-nails. What is the best way to drill into tiles without breaking them? There are several options, but they all boil down to the fact that you need to stick something on the tile, for example, several layers of tape, electrical tape, adhesive paper, etc.

I used special packaging adhesive paper and pasted it around the place where I needed to drill with an even square so that the drill did not move to the side. And after that he began to slowly drill. The main thing is not to turn on the bump stop right away. First you need to drill top part tiles (especially if they are glazed), then when the coating is drilled, you can turn on the bumper and continue drilling with it. But it’s better, of course, to do without it and go through the tile without a striker. And after the tiles have been passed through, the wall itself can be safely drilled with a chipper.

How not to drill too much if you have too much long drill? To do this, measure along the drill the length that needs to be drilled and make a mark by wrapping the drill with electrical tape or, as I did, with the same packaging paper tape.

So, the holes are ready. Now, insert the dowel-nails and screw in the screws to the end, leaving only the head and a small part of the screw rod so that you can hang the “ear” of the cabinet end-to-end, without gaps between the head and the fastening hole.

Having carefully hung the cabinet on the screws that are screwed in, we hold it, not letting it hang with its full weight, and mark the border of the cabinet on the wall from below. Here we will attach two corners on which the cabinet will rest.

We remove the cabinet and mark the holes for the corners. Leaning the corners against the wall, mark the holes on the wall and drill according to the same principle as before. Now we firmly screw the corners to the wall, and you can hang the cabinet on the top mount again.

Once in place, the cabinet rested against the corners from below and now you can load at least 50 kg into it, I think it will hold it!

Having finished attaching the locker, I carried out electrical wire from under suspended ceiling(I have a junction box there) and connected it to the lamp switch and the socket on the cabinet. Now my dream has come true, I have additional lighting on the cabinet with the mirror to make it more convenient to shave and an outlet to connect the radio and listen to it while bathing in the bathroom.

The role of the bathroom in modern apartment difficult to overestimate. In the morning we gain vigor and strength in it, and in the evening we relax, relieve tension and fatigue after working day. To fully enjoy the comfort of your bathroom, you need to carefully consider its interior. You can’t do without a good, practical and high-quality cabinet, and a shelf for bathroom accessories wouldn’t hurt. But many apartment owners may have a question about how to hang a cabinet in the bathroom on tiles, because for such work you need special tool, and the cabinet needs special fasteners. Today we will tell you how to hang a shelf on the wall in the bathroom so that it is reliable and beautiful.

Basic requirements for bathroom furniture

The bathroom has its own special microclimate, which is different from other rooms. High humidity, sharp temperature changes and lack of space have left their mark on interior items. Bathroom furniture must have the following characteristics:

High resistance to moisture.
Endurance to sudden temperature changes.
Durability of the material.
Compactness.

Important! Materials such as glass, plastic, metal, MDF, chipboard can be adapted to the conditions of the bathroom, and will help cope with the lack of space special types cabinets

Types of bathroom cabinets

The following types of furniture are suitable for a special room:

Cabinet-pencil case. The rectangular shape and small width of the furniture fit perfectly into the interior of a small room.
Corner cupboard. To save space in the room, use the corner space by installing a corner cabinet there.
Hanging cabinet. If the floor space is occupied household appliances (washing machine, plumbing), then you need to hang the cabinet in the bathroom on the wall in any convenient location.

Important! The hanging cabinet can be either corner or flat (in the form of a pencil case).

Mirror cabinet. This unique piece of furniture saves space by combining two main pieces of furniture - a mirror and a cabinet. A universal piece of furniture can be a full-height pencil case, a corner or hanging option.

Bathroom furniture can be purchased in a store, ordered in a special workshop, or you can make it yourself. Next, we will tell you how to create a cabinet or shelf yourself.

Cabinet creation process

First of all, choose the material for the future cabinet and take the necessary measurements.

Important! It is best to create a drawing to determine the exact amount of material needed and the method of fastening.

With all the abundance of material, wood remains the most popular. We recommend using natural materials for a relaxation room.
For effective use In every corner of the room you can make a cabinet for a bath.
Carry out the work on making the cabinet in a room that is located near the bathroom, so that you can go in at any time and make the necessary adjustments.

Assembly

The process of creating a cabinet is quite simple:

Make future shelves and walls from the boards.
Mark the mounting locations for the shelves on the side walls.
If you plan to add lighting inside, then make holes in the side board to connect the furniture to electricity.
Fasten all the parts using a furniture corner and self-tapping screws. A more professional connection involves the use of minifix and rafix.
Install cabinet doors on hinges. We recommend using chrome hinges.

Important! If the design involves mirrored doors, then use more massive hinges for reliability. For mirrored doors, take care of the hinge closers so as not to damage the mirror when closing.

Installing a cabinet in the bathroom

Once the cabinet is assembled, all that remains is to determine how to install it. In the case of a classic pencil case, there should be no difficulties: place it in a predetermined place.

Important! If you have installed legs on furniture, then take care of their configuration adjustment mechanisms. This will help to install the cabinet securely, even if the floor in the room is uneven.

For wall cabinet you need to act differently, since you first need to decide on the fastening option. You can hang the cabinet in the bathroom using a mounting strip or using regular furniture hinges.

Attaching the cabinet to the mounting plate

This mounting option will facilitate the cabinet installation process and eliminate minor errors in markings. In addition, it is quite simple and does not take much time and effort.

Important! Disadvantage this method is the high price of the mounting kit.

The mounting plate kit includes:

Special rail.
Hanging hook. The part is attached to back wall furniture and goes unnoticed.

Step-by-step instruction:

Make markings and mark the places where the cabinet is attached to the wall. Mark the top level of the cabinet on both sides and draw a line.
From the drawn line, measure down the distance to the canopy hook.
Draw a second line. This will be the mounting location for the mounting strip.
Secure the strip with dowels.
Hang the cabinet and adjust it vertically using awnings.

Fastening with furniture hinges

This method of hanging a bathroom cabinet is cheaper than the previous one, but it will take more time and require an assistant. For fastening, hooks are used that are mounted in the wall and furniture hinges, which will be mounted on the back wall of the cabinet.

Step-by-step instruction:

Determine the top boundaries of the cabinet and draw a horizontal line.
Check the accuracy of the markings using a building level.
Attach furniture hinges to the back wall of the cabinet.
Measure the distance to the furniture hinges and mark the indicators on the wall.
Drill one hole with a hammer drill and attach a hanging hook in it.
Hang the cabinet from the hook and determine the exact location of the other fasteners.

Important! Remember that you will not have the opportunity to adjust the position of the mount in the future.

Drill a second hole for the hook.
Attach a hanging hook and hang the cabinet on furniture hinges.

How to hang a bathroom shelf on tiles?

If the walls in the bathroom are covered with tiles, then for the work you will need a drill or hammer drill and a special drill for tiles. We will look at the technology of the process using the example of installing a shelf in a bathroom.

Important! Bathroom furniture has different types fastenings and is made of various materials. Most often, shelves are made of plastic, glass, less often of wood, MDF, chipboard.

Preparation

Before starting the main work, you must first carry out preparatory activities. Proceed as follows:

Unpack the shelf to determine mounting options. In some cases, it is easier to mark the holes through the fasteners, and sometimes it makes sense to assemble the shelf and then make precise markings to drill into the wall.
Find out the material used to make the wall under the tiles. If it is a plaster box or brick, then you can do without a hammer drill, but if it is concrete, a hammer drill is needed.

Tools

Prepare the necessary tools:

Drill.
Tile drill. You can use a drill with a pobedit tip.
Tape measure and level for marking.
Dowels, screws for fastening. Often they come complete with a shelf.

Important! To hang a shelf in the bathroom without damaging the tiles, follow simple rules:

Do not attempt to drill a fastener hole in the tile joints.

Before drilling the tile, make a small chip so that the drill does not slip, otherwise the hole may turn out to be large.

Step-by-step instruction:

Mark the drilling location using a tape measure and level. In some cases, you can simply attach the shelf to the wall.
Make a small chip on the tile with a metal dowel under the drill.
Turn on the drill and drill through the tile without hitting it. Periodically remove the drill and cool it in water. You can use a spray bottle to cool the drill.
If there is concrete under the tile, then after you pass the tile, turn on the hammer drill.
Attach the dowel to the drill and check the depth of the hole. Enlarge the hole if necessary.
Drive the dowel into the wall using a hammer and screw the screw through the shelf mount.

Important! There are special Irvin tile-concrete drills on sale that do the job perfectly even at low speeds.

Alternative options

In addition to standard methods, you can use other ideas on how to hang a bathroom cabinet on tiles.

Idea 1

If you feel sorry for drilling tiles, that is alternative options: “liquid nails”, sealant, special suction cups. These options have both their pros and cons:

Suction cups can be used for small, light, mesh, generally “non-risky” shelves.
“Liquid nails” are more reliable (1 drop of glue can hold the weight of 50 kg) than sealant, but it is very difficult to remove glue from tiles.
The suction cup can also be glued with superglue for reliability, but later, if you want to remove the suction cup, it will be quite difficult to scrape off the glue.

Important! To use glue, sealant or suction cups, first degrease the surface of the tile, dry it and warm it up a little. It is advisable to sand the gluing area with a little fine sandpaper.

Idea 2

You can use non-flat hooks for small shelves if you embed them in the seams. Proceed this way:

Make a workpiece in the shape of the letter T from 1 mm thick stainless steel. The length of the upper “crossbar” and legs should be approximately 25-30 mm, and the width should be 5 mm.
Insert the bar into the horizontal seam and bend the leg down.
The seam must first be cleared with a piece of a hacksaw.
After installing the workpiece, treat the seam with grout.
After the grout has dried, bend the end upward with a hook.

Important! The advantage of this method: if necessary, the hook can be removed and the seam can be rubbed again, without leaving any traces. Disadvantage: the hook can only support 5 kg.

Video material

As you can see, create unique interior for the bathroom using cabinets and shelves is not difficult at all. Imagine and decorate every free corner of a small space with unique but functional handmade items. And you already know how to attach interior items to the wall and tiles!

The convenience of a bathroom depends on many components. And the better equipped a bathroom, bathtub, apartment mini-pool or shower room, or a compartment for hygiene procedures in a studio apartment is, the less time it takes to get yourself in order in the morning. But this room has long lost its utility; people come here to retire after a hard day, relax and undergo a series of healthy procedures.

It is important to carefully choose a mirror cabinet that will suit all functional and aesthetic parameters. Therefore, it is worth taking advantage of the recommendations of experts who willingly shared their secrets.

How should the mirror cabinet door open?

Many potential buyers pay attention to the size, style and material from which the washable bathroom cabinet with mirror is made. But after he takes his rightful place, these parameters will fade into the background.

Before purchasing, it is important to decide or imagine the cabinet doors as to how they will open more conveniently:

right;
left;
swing doors in front;
hinged door fixed at the top.

It is important to consider how the doors will swing open, whether the cabinet has closers that return the doors to their original position. Closers or closing clamps are very convenient, the doors will not slam, and after use you don’t need to think about how to close the cabinet when your hands are full.

There are also sliding doors that can be moved to the right or left. This is convenient - the cabinet above the washbasin occupies a decent part of the free space, plus the doors are open in front of the nose. Optimally, when the cabinet is located close to the adjacent wall, the door swings open along the adjacent surface.

The degree of door opening is important, especially in corner models. It’s not very convenient when they stick out in front without swinging completely open. They may not be fixed in the way that is most comfortable for use. It is relevant when there are mirrors on the inner surface - an angle is formed that resembles a trellis.

Interior mirrors are convenient for those women who do their own hair in the bathroom in the morning. The ability to see yourself from all sides is almost a 3D effect.

This model is not only designed to save time on a neat hairstyle, it makes it possible to do without outside help or the services of a hairdresser, as far as possible. Cutting bangs, styling after washing, curling curls, creating a bun, donut or ponytail on the top of the head - every morning a new version for a few minutes.

The same hinged mirror is also convenient for men who are accustomed to carefully shaving their beards and straightening their temples and mustaches. Therefore, the method of opening doors and the possibility of using mirrors to the maximum - important question. In the photo of the options for a mirrored bathroom cabinet, you can evaluate the merits of each design so as not to make a mistake with your choice.

Mirror cabinet location

Ease of use wall shelves and cabinets, not only in how they open, but also where they are hung. Ideally, this important attribute for the bathroom should be shallow, so that it is convenient to use, located above the washbasin. But the reality of the layout of city apartments is such that free space has to be saved to the maximum.

Very convenient mirror hanging cabinet for a combined type bathroom, where one part is closed with doors, the other with open shelves. As you know, open glass shelves create the illusion of free space. But they pose some danger if the bathroom floors are slippery.

Although the edges of the glass shelves are polished as much as possible, it is important that they are not located along the trajectory of a possible fall. However, you can “fly into” closed cabinet furniture, but safety issues cannot be ignored.

Options for placing a mirror cabinet:

above the washbasin;
in a free corner;
on the side wall;
in any free place;
above the bathtub (from the end or longitudinal wall);
above the washing machine;
for other attributes of the hygiene room.

When there are problems with the lack of a section of the wall where the cabinet would be most appropriate, you have to be content with what you have. It’s quite normal when you have to wash your face without a reflective surface and clean yourself up somewhere else.

You don’t have to limit yourself to one mirror; there are people who like to look at their reflection on different surfaces. A hygienic room may have more than one wall-mounted mirror cabinet; it will be advantageously complemented by a mirror shield under the bathroom, glossy floors and ceilings, and mirrored tiles.

But everything should be in moderation, and the main functionality of the closet is filling it with all kinds of personal hygiene products.

Design and internal content of wall-mounted cabinet furniture

The appearance of all items in the bathroom should be in harmony and correspond to the chosen style. A straight or corner mirrored bathroom cabinet is selected to match the overall design.

For Japanese minimalism, a half-open multifunctional accessory with a sandblasted pattern on the doors with hieroglyphs, in the form of bamboo or a branch of cherry blossoms is suitable.

A minimalist interior will benefit from a compact mirrored cabinet with one sliding or hinged door.

Stained glass inserts are an attribute of Gothic, Art Nouveau and postmodernism.

Mirrors on the door with frames are a classic example, oval frames are a proposal from the times of English classics, conservatism or the Victorian era.

A wardrobe mirror in an expensive frame will fit perfectly into any historical interior or palace style. As a rule, in such an environment a whole bathroom set is required, including a console with a mirror and a bench (pouf).

Cabinets with moldings and an “aged” effect are sought for provencal style, country or retro.

Mounted enclosures unusual shape will complement bathroom furniture in a modern style, futuristic and avant-garde interior, and can also become the final chord in the author’s search.

The convenience of a cabinet largely depends not only on the method of opening the cabinet doors and its location, but also on the internal layout. Some people don’t like it when there are a lot of small items, shampoos and other hygiene products in the bathroom. There is a need to put all this away in closets.

Others, on the contrary, buy a variety of bathroom accessories in beautiful bottles and packaging, lovingly displaying them in a prominent place. All this “wealth” is partially placed on shelves and directly on the washbasin. Based on these preferences, furniture is selected for the bathroom, where the total amount of space behind the cabinet doors should be taken into account.

It is very convenient when there are grooves inside the cabinet for moving shelves (like refrigerator doors). This arrangement of the internal space makes it possible to reorganize as the cabinet is filled with new jars, bottles and cosmetics.

If there are several cabinets, most often for glass doors Cosmetics, combs and a hairdryer are stored, and less popular items are stored in other places.

It is not advisable to repurpose an ordinary wall cabinet intended for the kitchen or hallway into cabinet furniture for the bathroom. Likewise, you should not hang open bookshelves mirrored doors for placement in bathrooms. They are made from materials that quickly absorb moisture and odors in a humid room, and mirror amalgam deteriorates and smolders.

For those who don’t know how to hang a cabinet with a mirror in the bathroom, you should start by marking it vertically and horizontally. This is done using a plumb line and level or a universal construction tools. From one point, other points are marked to eliminate curvature.

Very convenient are cabinets with adjustable brackets, in which it is easy to adjust the degree of fit to the wall and the inclination of the doors, which are also adjusted to the building level.

Pay attention to the illuminated cabinets - there is external lighting (along the perimeter of the mirrors) and internal lighting. The only difficulty is to do hidden wiring and protect the hanging accessory as much as possible from humidity, which is detrimental to lighting fixtures. Sometimes home craftsmen make this improvement on their own, using diode strip or point diodes on the sticky back side.

A mirror cabinet is often included in modular kit for the bathroom, which is easy to rearrange, depending on the area of the wall along which the cabinet furniture will be located.

Also on sale are inverted cabinets that can be hung with the door to the right or left, and the shelves can be rearranged along the grooves. This is convenient when the house is planned for redevelopment or radical reconstruction with major repairs, then the mirror cabinet does not need to be changed.

The depth of wall cabinets varies significantly; there are almost flat models, where only shampoos and bottles are placed in one row behind the mirror. And there are deep wall-mounted models, but they are only appropriate in a spacious bathroom. It is inconvenient to wash over them, bending over the sink.

For a small bathroom, narrow and tall modular cabinet furniture is suitable. Such cabinets are located right up to the ceiling. They are compact and roomy, but it’s not very convenient to climb the most upper shelves. There may be items that are rarely used - bulk packaging washing powder, supplies of clean towels, intimate hygiene products hidden from children.

Photo of a mirrored bathroom cabinet

The main problem with hanging any furniture or household items (hooks, hangers) in the bathroom is the risk of cracks appearing on the tiles. However, there are a number of recommendations that will help mitigate risks (reduce them to an insignificant minimum).

Here you can find cabinets for affordable price. At the same time, it is hardly worth saying that the cabinet must be fixed to the wall. After all, it is narrow and tall, therefore not stable enough.

How to avoid ruining expensive repairs?

The fact is that any tiles crack - both expensive Italian and ordinary Chinese. To prevent damage to them, it is strongly recommended to use the following tools:

variable speed drill;
glass drill;
building level.

The secret is in the drilling required holes consists of a glass drill. It can be purchased at any hardware store. It reduces the risk of cracks on the tiles.

However, do not forget that the speed of rotation of the drill should also be adjusted. It is recommended to start with a low speed and then increase it by no more than 100%.

How to avoid making a fatal mistake?

The drilling process will not take place in one second. Even though the tiles are very thin. However, you should be patient and not put too much pressure on the drill. After you feel that the drill has hit concrete floor(or in brick wall– depending on who you are), we stop drilling and change the drill to an ordinary one.

If we are talking about concrete, then the drill must have a pobedite tip. It is better that the diameter of the hole in the tile is slightly larger than the hole being created in the wall.

Then the vibrations that the drill will inevitably create will definitely not crack the tile.

Once the holes have been made, you can proceed to installing the fasteners. Avoid over-tightening cabinet fasteners on the tile side. Otherwise, a load may again arise, which will lead to the appearance of cracks.

It is imperative to use rubber gaskets.

The pencil case should not hang on the fixtures. He stands on his feet on the floor. And the fastenings to the wall only guarantee that it will not tip over after things are placed on the shelves.

The video provides instructions for installing a mirror cabinet in a bathroom on tiles:

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How to hang a bathroom cabinet on tiles?

The bathroom is usually finished with ceramic tiles. Moreover, finishing is carried out not only on the floor, but also on the walls. Thanks to this, the surfaces are protected from excessive moisture content in the bathroom.

However, the bathroom needs furniture. And to save space, most of it requires placement on the walls. This is the main difficulty - it is necessary to hang cabinets, for example, in such a way as not to damage the finish. Find bathroom furniture clearance items here. Below we describe the basic recommendations that will allow you to hang furniture in the bathroom without destroying the tiles.

Tools required for installation

Below is an instrumental set that you can hardly do without:

marker;
roulette;
drill (+ glass drill and wall drill);
building level.

It is extremely important to use a glass drill bit. But even in this case, we start only at a low speed, gradually increasing. We put almost no pressure on the drill. After the drill hits the wall, you will feel it.

There may be several options for further action. If the walls in the house are brick, everything is extremely simple - insert a drill with a Pobedit tip and go!

If the walls are made of reinforced concrete, you cannot do without a hammer drill. To avoid damaging the tile, it is recommended to drill a hole in the tile itself that is larger in diameter. That is, it is necessary to ensure that the drill on the concrete does not transmit impacts to the tiles. This can only be avoided if the drill does not touch the tile in principle.

Installation of choppers and strips for fastening cabinets

IN an ordinary wall The choppers are driven in with a hammer. However, there is tile in the bathroom. In addition to a hammer, it is recommended to use wooden block, on which the attacks will be carried out.

You must act extremely carefully. Also, do not forget that in order to effectively distribute the load, additionally between fasteners the bar will be set.

In the vast majority of cases, it is made of metal. To avoid scratching the surface of the tile during installation, wrap it in mounting tape.

Attaching a wall cabinet to tiles | Blog about DIY construction and renovation

When I bought the cabinet, I didn't think about its weight. I paid attention only to the dimensions and convenience, as it turned out in vain. When I already bought the cabinet and brought it home, I realized that it would not be easy to hang an 8-kilogram cabinet on a wall lined with ceramic tiles. Not only are the “ears” for attaching the cabinet to the wall screwed with “toy screws” that will easily break out of the chipboard if you hang this colossus on them, but the tiles themselves on the wall do not really inspire confidence. You will have to drill through it, and even with a margin, so that the dowel-nail holds not only the tile, but also goes deeper into the wall. The thought of replacing the screws on the “ears” fastenings disappeared when I tried on a longer screw; it would immediately go right through the walls of the cabinet. Therefore, I had to figure out how else to strengthen the cabinet in order to reduce the load on the weak fasteners. And I came up with the idea of installing corners underneath the cabinet, which will carry the main load.

Now, in order, about the installation itself. First, I leaned the cabinet against the wall and marked the top and bottom borders with a marker directly on the tile. Then, I measured the distance from the edges of the cabinet to the center of the eyelet holes. There will be dowel nails on which I will hang the cabinet. Next you need to drill deep holes through the tiles into the wall. For fastening, I chose 4mm dowel nails 150mm long. If anyone thinks that this is a lot, I will explain this by the fact that, firstly, I have a thick layer of tile adhesive between the wall and the tile, secondly, the tile does not hold very confidently, and thirdly, the plaster itself on the wall is also crumbling. healthy And the cabinet will not hang empty, it is planned to fill it with many useful things. Therefore, for me, the best option is to take longer dowel-nails, which is what I did.

I used special packaging adhesive paper and pasted it around the place where I needed to drill with an even square so that the drill did not move to the side. And after that he began to slowly drill. The main thing is not to turn on the bump stop right away. First you need to drill through the top of the tile (especially if it is glazed), then when the covering is drilled, you can turn on the bumper and continue drilling with it. But it’s better, of course, to do without it and go through the tile without a striker. And after the tiles have been passed through, the wall itself can be safely drilled with a chipper.

How to avoid over-drilling if your drill bit is too long? To do this, measure along the drill the length that needs to be drilled and make a mark by wrapping the drill with electrical tape or, as I did, with the same packaging paper tape.

Once in place, the cabinet rested against the corners from below and now you can load at least 50 kg into it, I think it will hold it!

Once I was done with attaching the cabinet, I ran the electrical wire from under the suspended ceiling (where I have a junction box) and connected it to the lamp switch and outlet on the cabinet. Now my dream has come true, I have additional lighting on the cabinet with the mirror to make it more convenient to shave and an outlet to connect the radio and listen to it while bathing in the bathroom.

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How to hang a cabinet in the bathroom with your own hands - installation and assembly

The bathroom occupies important place In human life. In the morning we gain vigor and strength, in the evening we relieve tension and fatigue. If you want to enjoy these sensations to the fullest, it is necessary that the interior of the bathroom is perfectly thought out. You can’t do without a good, high-quality cabinet. Companies that manufacture bathroom cabinets present a wide variety of models with all sorts of fillings, but who, if not you yourself, knows what you need for comfort in the first place? better option How to hang a bathroom cabinet with your own hands.

Basic requirements for bathroom furniture

What characteristics should bathroom furniture have?

Before making a cabinet in the bathroom, you should keep in mind that this room has its own special climate, which is different from the rest of the rooms in the house. high humidity, sudden temperature changes and lack of space. Therefore, furniture from ordinary materials may “not survive” here. In order not to throw away your product, you should carefully select the materials from which you are going to make a cabinet in the bathroom. There are a lot of options to choose from: you can make a bathroom cabinet from wood, chipboard, MDF, plastic, glass, metal. The main thing is to follow the basic requirements:

moisture resistance;
endurance under sudden temperature changes;
durability;
space saving.

Among all the materials listed above, there are types that can be adapted to the conditions of the bathroom, and some themselves fully meet these characteristics, but a certain type of cabinet will help cope with the lack of space.

Types of bathroom cabinets

Set of various bathroom cabinets

Cabinet-pencil case. Distinctive feature This type of cabinets has a rectangular shape and small width, which is well suited for bathrooms with a lack of space;
Corner cupboard. Installing a corner in the bathroom allows you to save free space by using the corner space, which when standard furniture usually ineffective;
A hanging cabinet is usually installed in the bathroom if the floor space is occupied by other interior items, for example, household appliances or plumbing fixtures. Such furniture is usually mounted on the wall in any convenient place, even above the bathroom. The hanging cabinet can be either corner or in the form of a pencil case;
Mirror cabinet - saves space by combining two important items for the bathroom - mirrors and cabinets. It can be a pencil case with a full-length mirror, a corner cabinet or a hanging cabinet.

Choosing material to create a cabinet

After choosing the materials and type of cabinet you want to build, you need to take measurements and create a drawing. After this, you can determine the exact amount necessary materials and order exactly as many of them as you need to make a bathroom cabinet.
When the materials are ready, you can begin making the cabinet. It is better to work on this in a room that is located near the bathroom, so that you can go in at any time and make the necessary adjustments.

With all the abundance of materials, wood remains the most popular. Bathroom cases can be made from wood.

Tip: To effectively use every corner of the space, we also recommend making a cabinet for the bath.

We will make future shelves and walls from the board.
Next, you need to mark the mounting locations for the shelves on the side walls. If you plan to make lighting inside, then you need to use a router to make holes in the side board right away, so that later you don’t have to think about how to connect the bathroom cabinet.
All that remains is to fasten the parts together. The most economical options the fastenings will be a furniture corner, a dowel or self-tapping screws. More professional connections are minifix and rafix.

After assembling and securing all the cabinet parts, you need to install the doors. Also pay attention to the quality of the hinges that will secure the cabinet doors. It is better that they are chrome plated or made of of stainless steel. If the design involves mirrored doors, then it is better to take more massive hinges for reliability. Also, for mirrored doors, you can take care of hinge closers to avoid damage to the mirror when closing.

Installing a cabinet in the bathroom

Installation example ready-made kit cabinets

After the cabinet is assembled, the only remaining question is how to install the cabinet in the bathroom. In the case of a classic pencil case, there shouldn’t be any difficulties - we just put it in a predetermined place. If you made a cabinet with legs, take care to equip them with adjusting mechanisms so that the installation of the cabinet in the bathroom is reliable, especially when the floor is imperfect.

For a wall cabinet, you need to proceed differently. Before you make a bathroom cabinet, you need to decide whether to do it using a mounting strip or regular furniture hinges.

Attaching the cabinet to the mounting plate

Option for mounting the cabinet on a mounting plate

This fastening mechanism facilitates the process of installing a wall cabinet, will allow you to eliminate small errors in markings, and will not take much effort and time. Mounting strip consists of two parts: a special rail and a hanging hook, which is attached to the back wall of the cabinet and remains invisible. The disadvantage of this method of fastening is the high price of the kit itself, but it is worth considering that it will save you effort and time.

Thus, a person can perfectly see his reflection and place small accessories such as a razor, makeup tools, toothbrush and toothpaste “at hand”. But larger items will have to look for another location.

One of distinctive features This type of furniture interior for the bathroom is low price, because less material is used to make it than when creating full-fledged mirror cabinets.

Here are examples of the proposals that I came across:

Model “Sanflor Karina 45”:

Parameter	Description
Width	470 mm
Height	700 mm
Depth	140 mm
Color	White
Ornament	Present
Facade material	Fiberboard medium density and a mirror
Body material	Laminated particle board
Equipment	Door swing type- 1 PC.; Shelf – 1 pc.
Electrical equipment	Absent
Brand	"Sanflor"
Country of Origin	Russia
Price	1980 rubles

Model “Vod-ok Tunisia 55”:

Model “Onika Karina 50”:

Model "Florena 78.01":

Parameter	Description
Width	780 mm
Height	860 mm
Depth	170 mm
Body material	Moisture-resistant laminated particle board
Facade material	Moisture resistant fibreboard medium density; Mirror
Equipment	Shelf – 1 pc.; Boxes for things – 2 pcs.
Electrical equipment	Built-in backlight
Brand	"Florena"
Country of Origin	Russia
Price	7610 rubles

Wardrobe with mirror door

But this is a true example of “invisible” furniture, since it does not have doors without mirrors, and all of it the functional part is completely hidden behind your reflection. However, such structures are usually quite roomy to absorb, if not all the accessories you use in the bathroom, then most of them for sure.

It was this option that I chose. Such a mirror cabinet is installed in the bathroom above the sink and is not even felt as part of the furniture interior. If we talk about the visual effect, it is similar to the one we get by hanging large mirror, that is, it was added, only a looking glass that “expands” the room.

Here are some illustrative examples products of this type:

Model “Vod-ok Lyra 45”:

Model "ASB-furniture City 60":

Model "Aquaton Roco 50":

Corner mirror cabinet

Essentially, this is the same hanging cabinet with a mirrored door, but only with an angular shape. Such design feature gives its advantages:

Possibility of filling the corner area of the room, which is usually not used at all. That is, there is an even greater gain in space saving than when using conventional rectangular samples;

Large capacity. Behind the mirror you will find a recess the size of the entire corner occupied by the closet, which will allow you to place there many things necessary for taking water procedures and self-care items.

And the cons:

Limited planning options. If you decide to rearrange the furniture in the bathroom, then it won’t be possible to rearrange the corner furniture anywhere because of its original shape;
Need to be paired with a sink of similar design. That is, if you decide to occupy a corner, you will have to fully staff it.

Examples of models sold:

Model “Onika Modern 34.15U”:

Model “Bellezza Lily 34”:

Parameter	Description
Width	340 mm
Height	720 mm
Depth	340 mm
Facade material	Moisture-resistant medium-density fiberboard of the Kronospan brand, covered with four layers of paint and varnish products from Sirca; Mirror
Body material	Moisture-resistant laminated chipboard of the Kronospan brand, coated with four layers of paint and varnish products from Sirca
Number of shelves	2
Brand	"Bellezza"
Country of Origin	Russia
Price	3750 rubles

Model "Belux Micro 38":

Installation details

Installing a mirror cabinet in the bathroom with your own hands is not difficult, the main thing is to follow a few simple rules and be especially careful when handling the mirror surface.

The installation instructions themselves look like this:

We retreat from the sink the distance that you plan to make between it and the cabinet. Most often it is 600 mm, but you also need to be guided by your height;
From the selected point, we set aside the height of the purchased product and draw an even horizontal line there using a spirit level;

We transfer the center of the sink onto the applied markings and from it in both directions we set aside distances equal to half the width of the cabinet;
Drill holes at the two points obtained using a hammer drill. The tool should be held strictly perpendicular to the wall;

If the walls of your bathroom are tiled, then do not forget to use a drill bit designed specifically for working with ceramics when drilling it. Otherwise, you may simply ruin the finish.

We drive plastic dowels into the resulting openings, into which we then screw special hooks;
We install the piece of furniture itself on the fasteners and perform final inspection using a building level.

If you are installing a mirror cabinet for the first time, I recommend buying a model with adjustable fastenings. Then, if in the end you make a mistake due to inexperience, and the structure hangs a little unevenly, then everything can be corrected by simply adjusting the corresponding bolts.

Conclusion

While scientists are struggling with the secret of invisibility, we may well living conditions It is quite successful to use mirrors to achieve this. In particular, in the bathroom, a cabinet can be perfectly hidden behind a mirror surface, which will provide many advantages. In addition, today there are many different models of such furniture items, among which it is easy to choose the one that will best decorate your bathroom.

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