Closet Doors

[R15CreekSide]

I need some advice on where to get or how to make mirrored closet doors for our Creekside 26rls. The Wind River comes with them so they must be available somewhere. Thanks!

[BFlinn181]

What are the dimensions of the doors you wish to replace? Home improvement stores sell them in many standard sizes. If the mirrors aren't made of tempered glass, they could be cut down to fit your application. I'd make sure to add snubbers or locks to prevent rolling while traveling.

[mel s]

Originally Posted by R15CreekSide

I need some advice on where to get or how to make mirrored closet doors for our Creekside 26rls. The Wind River comes with them so they must be available somewhere. Thanks!

R15CreekSide
Most any glass shop in any relatively large town/city can make sliding mirror doors of any size.
Mel
'96 Safari

[ORVPDMAN]

Originally Posted by R15CreekSide

I need some advice on where to get or how to make mirrored closet doors for our Creekside 26rls. The Wind River comes with them so they must be available somewhere. Thanks!

If you can find a custom cabinet shop they could probably remove the flat center panel and insert a mirror. Unfortunately we don't buy a mirrored door in that particular size used on your 26RLS.

[R15CreekSide]

Originally Posted by mel s

R15CreekSide
Most any glass shop in any relatively large town/city can make sliding mirror doors of any size.
Mel
'96 Safari

I don't need a sliding door. I just want the mirrored insert version of the swinging doors on each side of the bed. Maybe the cabinet maker idea will work. I'll investigate after Christmas.

[Podivin]

Originally Posted by R15CreekSide

I don't need a sliding door. I just want the mirrored insert version of the swinging doors on each side of the bed. Maybe the cabinet maker idea will work. I'll investigate after Christmas.

If I have the correct mental picture of the 'inset' in your doors, could you not simply buy a mirror cut to the correct size and glue it into place? If it FITS your inset then it would look like it belongs there. Or perhaps some trim or picture frame material around the mirror to jazz it up a bit?

[BFlinn181]

Originally Posted by Podivin

If I have the correct mental picture of the 'inset' in your doors, could you not simply buy a mirror cut to the correct size and glue it into place? If it FITS your inset then it would look like it belongs there. Or perhaps some trim or picture frame material around the mirror to jazz it up a bit?

I agree. DIY gives bragging rights and a much thicker wallet. If you're only wanting to add mirrors to existing doors, a tape measure and mirror mounting brackets or trim is all that's needed. I thought you wanted to replace existing doors with mirrored doors. Adding mirrors to doors already there is easy-peasy.

[mel s]

Originally Posted by R15CreekSide

I don't need a sliding door. I just want the mirrored insert version of the swinging doors on each side of the bed. Maybe the cabinet maker idea will work. I'll investigate after Christmas.

R15CreekSide
I misunderstood.
Sorry.

In that case most any glass shop can/wll cut mirrors to any size... and they will have hardware and/or adhesive to attach them to. (or put them into), your existing doors.

Mel
'96 Safari

[R15CreekSide]

Okay, my mistake is not giving you all a better mental image. Outdoors RV owners know what I'm dealing with, but I'm getting helpful suggestions from all kinds of RVers. Here's my bedroom. I want mirrored inserts in the doors, but not on the ceiling.

Possibly I can just pop out the panels and replace with glass if they're not attached too firmly. I surely would rather do this myself. I'll have to show you all my redo of the kitchen backsplash.

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[BFlinn181]

Take the cabinet door off and lay face down on a padded surface. With a sharp utility knife and a straight edge, carefully cut the back lip off the grove holding the panel insert. Before removing the panel, scribe with the knife on the front side to be sure the panel isn't glued to the frame rails. (eliminates splitting of the frame rail edges) measure or take the frame to a glass shop and have a mirror cut to fit. Fasten glass in place with glazer's points. (You want it free floating to allow for expansion/contraction)

[mel s]

Originally Posted by BFlinn181

Take the cabinet door off and lay face down on a padded surface. With a sharp utility knife and a straight edge, carefully cut the back lip off the grove holding the panel insert. Before removing the panel, scribe with the knife on the front side to be sure the panel isn't glued to the frame rails. (eliminates splitting of the frame rail edges) measure or take the frame to a glass shop and have a mirror cut to fit. Fasten glass in place with glazer's points. (You want it free floating to allow for expansion/contraction)

R15CreekSide
I can only add only the following to BFlinn181's excellent advice.

Make sure that the glass shop sells you mirror glass with a protective coating on the back... (or a apply a protective film or a protective panel on the back).
The "silvering" on the back of clear glass is what makes a mirror.... it is easily damaged/scratched if not protected.
Mel
'96 Safari

[alvo]

Originally Posted by BFlinn181

Take the cabinet door off and lay face down on a padded surface. With a sharp utility knife and a straight edge, carefully cut the back lip off the grove holding the panel insert. Before removing the panel, scribe with the knife on the front side to be sure the panel isn't glued to the frame rails. (eliminates splitting of the frame rail edges) measure or take the frame to a glass shop and have a mirror cut to fit. Fasten glass in place with glazer's points. (You want it free floating to allow for expansion/contraction)

There should be enough space to add a thin piece of luan or other backing behind the mirror to protect it from damage.

Glazier points are one possibility to hold it in, there are also plastic clips made that screw into the wood frame and will hold the glass in place.

[R15CreekSide]

This is great! Thanks for the excellent advice.

[R15CreekSide]

Originally Posted by alvo

There should be enough space to add a thin piece of luan or other backing behind the mirror to protect it from damage.

Glazier points are one possibility to hold it in, there are also plastic clips made that screw into the wood frame and will hold the glass in place.

Where do you get those cool plastic clips?