Quick answer
Bathroom mirrors and medicine cabinets get hung level and centered on the sink, using clips or cleats rated for the weight. Old builder mirrors glued to the wall come off carefully, and recessed cabinets are measured to the stud opening before you buy.
Photos to text us for a quote
- The full vanity wall
- The old mirror or cabinet, and how it’s attached
- Your new mirror or cabinet with its dimensions
- The light above it
- Any outlet near the mirror
What’s included
- Large framed mirrors hung on cleats
- Vanity mirrors over the sink
- Full-length mirrors secured
- Recessed medicine cabinets replaced
- Surface medicine cabinets mounted
- Old mirrors removed and walls patched
What we don’t do
- Wiring hidden inside the wall for TVs or lights; we use paintable cord channels.
- New framing or load-bearing changes.
- Custom cabinetry or new built-ins.
In Alhambra homes
About 77 percent of Alhambra’s homes were built before 1980, according to a city housing report. Many of those bathrooms have plaster walls and small original medicine cabinets, so we measure openings and use hardware suited to plaster.
Get a quote in one text
Send a photo of the wall and the mirror or cabinet, with its size. Our number for photos is (310) 628-9399, and the price comes back before any work is booked.
Weight matters
Tell us the size and weight so we bring the right hardware.
Glass
Custom-cut mirrors come from a glass shop; we install them.
In older Alhambra houses this job often turns up next to towel bar and bathroom accessory installation, shelf, mirror and picture hanging and light fixture replacement, so mention those when you text and we can price them together.
Sources: City of Alhambra, housing needs report (age of housing stock).
Mirror and medicine cabinet installation questions from Alhambra homeowners
Can you hang a large mirror?
Yes, on studs or a cleat sized for its weight.
Can you replace a medicine cabinet?
Yes, recessed or surface-mount.
Can you take down a glued mirror?
Yes, and we patch the wall after.
How much does mirror installation cost?
It depends on the size. Text a photo for a free estimate.
Can you install a medicine cabinet with lights?
Yes, when there’s already power at that spot to connect to. If not, a battery or plug-in lit cabinet works without new wiring.
Can I get a replacement shelf for a medicine cabinet?
Often, yes. Glass shelves can be cut to size, and many brands sell replacement shelves and clips by model number.
Related fixes worth a look
- Light fixture replacementUpdate the vanity light.
- Towel bar installationMatching bath hardware.
- Drywall repairFix damage from glued mirrors.
- Paint touch-upsFreshen the wall before hanging.
Repair guides for this job
- Hanging heavy mirrors and art on plaster-and-lath wallsHow to hang mirrors, art and shelves on the plaster-and-lath walls in Alhambra's older homes without cracking them, plus the hardware we use.
- Mounting a TV over a Spanish Revival fireplaceWhat to check before mounting a TV over the plaster or tile fireplace in an older Alhambra home: wall structure, heat, viewing height and wire routing.
- Keeping tall furniture and TVs in place when the ground shakesHow to secure tall furniture, TVs and wall hangings in an older Alhambra home so they stay put in an earthquake, including tips for plaster walls.
- Getting new furniture built and settled in an older houseBefore flat-pack furniture arrives at an older Alhambra house: measuring doors and arches, tall pieces under coved ceilings, sloped floors and anchoring.
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