Mount glass wall panels correctly

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Wall panels made of glass are an interesting alternative to tiled mirrors in the bathroom or kitchen. However, there are a few things you need to consider during assembly.

Glass panels fit better here than tiles.
Glass panels fit better here than tiles.

What you need:

  • System bars
  • Dowels
  • Screws
  • drilling machine
  • drill
  • Screwdriver with bits
  • Felt-tip pen

Consider wall panels instead of tiles

Wall panels made of glass or stainless steel have the advantage of forming a smooth surface that is not interrupted by joints, which makes cleaning much easier. They also look good.

  • Glass wall panels are made from a specially hardened glass that is scratch and impact resistant, but also cannot be cut with anything. So you are dependent on the dimensions that are available and you cannot cut any recesses for sockets or other cables.
  • Wall panels made of glass are mounted between 2 profile supports. Note that there must be a gap of around 2 cm between the upper profile and wall cabinets or mirrors.
  • If you Tiles cover with wall panels, you have to drill into the tiles - they will be permanently damaged. You can also drill tiles in rented apartments, but only to the usual extent. The many drill holes for the supports of the glass wall panels could become a problem when moving out.

Installation of wall cladding made of glass

  1. The wall panels made of glass are usually held on the wall with 2 strips. A bar that supports the glass at the bottom and a 3-part bar that clamps the glass from above. The top bar consists of a metal profile, a plastic bar and a cover profile under which the screws disappear.
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  2. Use a spirit level and a straightedge to draw a horizontal line on the wall on which you will mount the lower profile. Alternatively, you can use this bar on a countertop or the sink Screw it on to the wall. This will give you a neat, tight seal on the facility.
  3. Cut the top profile to the correct length. Attention: For wall to wall mounting, cut the profile to a length that is a little more than a width left from the wall panel to the wall. That makes the rest of the way easier Assembly.
  4. Insert the first glass panel into the lower strip and place the upper profile strip on it. Lean the wall panel against the wall and mark the position of the required drill holes with a felt-tip pen. In this way you can determine the position of the holes without major problems - this is easier and more precise than measuring.
  5. Remove the glass wall panel and mount the bar together with the plastic profile with dowels and screws. The mentioned gap remains with the wall. Use this to slide the wall panels into the strips and into their place.
  6. Now put the last wall panel in the lower bar and attach the upper profile to mark these holes as well. Drill the holes and put the dowels on. Now screw the remaining profile to the wall with the plastic strip, screwing on the last panel at the same time.
  7. Cover the cover strip over the profile to create a smooth finish for the glass wall panels.

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