Installing an LED bathroom mirror or a modern medicine cabinet is a great way to improve the appearance of your bathroom.
Not only does it add light and storage to the room, but it can also make your bathroom feel more luxurious.
In this blog post, we will show you how to install the LED smart bathroom mirror and the LED medicine cabinet with LED mirror surface yourself.
We will also provide some tips and advice when mounting.
Although the following installation instructions are for Mirplus products, some details and suggestions are common. This should help you, even if you buy a product that is not from Mirplus.
So, if you already had your new mirror or cabinet, keep reading to learn!
How to Determine the Height of a Mirror or a Medicine Cabinet?
how high should a bathroom mirror or medicine cabinet be chosen? How high should it be above the washbasin?
It depends on your height. The middle of the mirror is about the height of your eyes, so start by setting a height at the midpoint of the mirror. If you find that the mirror is too high and blocking the use of the tap, then choose a shorter one, such as a 24-inch high.
Of course, you have to consider the height of most people in your family to determine.
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LED Bathroom Mirror Installation Instruction
Apply to the below style of LED bathroom mirrors
Note before Installing
- All of these steps are crucial for a successful installation, so don't cut any corners!
When you are installing a new fixture, make sure that the power is off and then remove any old fixtures from above. Be careful when taking out these parts as they may require special tools to disassemble them for re-sale or recycling properly.
- Don’t discard any of the packaging until you are sure that you have all of the parts and the fittings.
- Before starting, turn off power at junction box where pipes will be connected so as not cause any accidents if something goes wrong!
Emphasis
✅Unpack mirror and structural frame.
Attention: Do not lay the mirror on the tile or concrete surface before installation. Make sure that you protect your mirrors corners with packaging material to prevent chipping in carrying.
✅Take care when drilling pilot holes to avoid hitting any pipes or wiring that may be hidden beneath the surface.
5 Steps to install your LED bathroom mirror
1️⃣Step 1 :
Unpack the LED mirror and lay out all of the tools you will need on a nearby counter or table. Make sure you have everything you need before you begin, including a screwdriver, a level, a pencil, a tape measure, and the proper screws.
Once you have double-checked that you have everything you need, you can begin unpacking the LED mirror.
Tools required of installing an LED bathroom mirror:
2️⃣Step 2:
Make sure the measurement of screw holes on the cardboard is matching up with the aluminum backplane on the back of the mirror, then mark the screw holes according to the cardboard with a pencil and a level.
A lot goes into making sure everything lines-up perfectly before installing these mirrors, so take extra care when doing this part for best results.
3️⃣Step 3:
Drill holes, and put in the plastic plugs, then fix the aluminum bar with screws and twist the T-shaped nail into the wall.
4️⃣Step 4:
Next, you need to connect the cable before hanging the mirror onto the wall.
The power connection offers you a plug-in or a hardwire connection.
The way for connecting wires: Black wire to Live Terminal ( L ), White wire to Neutral Terminal ( N ), Green wire to Earth Terminal ( E ) (120V, 60Hz).
5️⃣Step 5:
According to the existing aluminum bar and the T shape nail, hang your backlit bathroom mirror on the wall.
At last, double check the cable, then you can turn the power on now!
How to control all functions?
Two buttons sensor switches to control the lights and defogger as below:
Button 1:Power control for LED light and brightness adjusting; Press the button (tip on it) to control the lights; long press to control the brightness which will switch from 3000K to 6000K. Some of Mirplus products can adjust the color temperature at the same time.
Button 2:
Power control for the anti-fog function.
Only one button sensor switch to control the lights and defogger as below:
Press the switch slightly to turn on the light and anti-fog function at the same time.
Then long press the same switch to adjust the light slowly. Release your finger until you feel satisfied with the brightness and color temperature of the light.
All the Mirplus smart mirrors have set the memory functions. So next time, you don't need to adjust again if you're satisfied with your setting.
LED Medicine Cabinet Installation Instruction
Installing an LED medicine cabinet may seem like a daunting task, but with the proper instructions it can be a relatively easy project.
Today, we will give you step-by-step instructions on how to install an LED medicine cabinet. We'll also provide some tips on how to make the installation process as simple and straightforward as possible.
So if you're looking to add some extra storage to your bathroom, read on for our advice on installing an LED medicine cabinet.
Mirplus 24"*36"*5.9" smart LED medicine cabinet
Apply to the below style of LED medicine cabinets
Note before installing
- Don’t discard any of the packaging until you are sure that you have all of the parts and the fittings.
- Make sure the main power must be cut off before installation.
- This product contains glass parts. Care must be taken when fitting or handling these parts to preventpersonal injury or damage to the products; if the glass is broken, please stop using it and replace it from the agent or manufacturer.
- Ensure the mounting surface is dry and strong enough to bear four times the weight of the fixture for the safe fitting of this fixture.
- Care must be taken before drilling fixing holes to avoid any existing wiring or pipe that may be concealed.
Preparation
✅Open the carton package, take out the EPE on the mirror front, then put it on the floor.
✅Take out the whole mirror from the PE bag and lay the mirror on the poly foam on the floor, mirror face down.
✅Then remove the mirror door to prepare the next installation.
✅Prepare the installation tools and the fittings bag.
Tools required of installing an LED medicine cabinet
Installation instruction of the wall-mounted LED medicine cabinet
1️⃣Step 1:
First, determine the installation height of the medicine cabinet.
Then determine the position of the hanger according to the height of the medicine cabinet.
Measure the distances to prepare the space for the LED Medicine cabinet on the wall.
Then use a pencil and a level to mark down the screws positions; drill holes and install the aluminum hanger on the wall.
2️⃣Step 2:
Connect the cables with the threaded wire connectors provided according to the specifications below.
The way for connecting wires: Black wire to Live Terminal ( L ), White wire to Neutral Terminal ( N ), Green wire to Earth Terminal ( E ) (120V, 60Hz).
3️⃣Step 3:
Hang the cabinet on the wall and then install the anti-pull shelf below with screws.
4️⃣Step 4:
Install the aluminum panel on two sides by the screw holes inside the cabinet.
At this point, you have installed the body of your cabinet. The next step is to install the shelves inside the cabinet.
Please skip the recessed installation method below.
Installation instruction of the recessed LED medicine cabinet
1️⃣Step 1:
After you have determined that the wall is available and the position of the cabinet, start by marking the dimensions of the cabinet with a pencil.
Protect your bathroom fixtures with plastic wrap or newspaper, then start cutting the wall. This is a technical job, so if you are in a position where you can't get it right, it's better to leave it to the professionals.
2️⃣Step2 :
Connect the wires according to the wire connection instructions mentioned above.
3️⃣Step3 :
Then use screws to mount the cabinet to the wall according to the screw locations inside.
The recessed mounting method does not require the two aluminum plates mentioned above.
Install glass shelves and adjust mirror doors
Install the glass shelves by the plastic holders provided in the fittings bag.
Adjust the hinges if needed.
How to Maintain the LED Bathroom Mirror and LED Medicine Cabinet?
Wipe clean with a soft, damp cloth. Apply the glass cleaner to the cloth, not directly to the mirror.
Do not use abrasive cleaners as these can damage the finish or exposed LED strips.
Here are four tips for cleaning your mirror
Tip 1: Clean mirrors with lemon juice
The first magic ingredient to clean your mirror without buying chemical products at the store is ...... In your kitchen!
To make your mirror look as good as new, take a lemon from your fruit bowl and cut it in half. Then soak a cloth with the juice of the fruit and wipe the mirror with the soaked cloth. Finally, wipe the surface with a dry cloth. Your mirror is already bright and clean!
Tip 2: Clean mirrors with potatoes
Like lemons, potatoes are one of the foods that can help you clean your mirrors without having to buy a cleaner. To keep your mirror clean and shiny, use this grandmotherly trick: cut up a raw potato and wipe one of the pieces on the surface of the mirror.
Then immediately soak a cloth in diluted white vinegar and clean the surface of the mirror.
Tip 3: Clean mirrors with newspaper
If you want to have clean mirrors in your home, make sure you never throw away old newspapers all together!
In fact, to easily clean your mirrors, you can soak a few sheets of crumpled newspaper in window cleaner or even better, in white vinegar. Wipe them down normally and then enjoy the results!
Tip 4: Clean mirrors with glycerin
If you're tired of seeing water stains on your favorite mirror, then glycerin is for you!
There's nothing too complicated about cleaning your mirror with glycerin: dip a soft cloth in this healthy household product and wipe the mirror, and your mirror will be as good as new.
Conclusion
So, there you have it. The most complete LED bathroom mirror and LED medicine cabinet installation instruction strategy ever.
If you’re feeling confident and want to get started on installing your new mirror now, be sure to head over to our website for all of the tools and supplies you’ll need.
And if you run into any problems along the way or just have a few questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
We love helping our customers install their mirrors and would be more than happy to walk you through the process step by step.
Happy installing!