Locating it over a stud is helpful but not necessary with the right anchors.
100lb mirror hanging on wall instructions.
If you re hanging a heavier mirror have someone help you get the mirror into position.
Hanging heavy mirror on plaster walls.
Hold the mirror against the wall at the desired position.
What s inside my wall.
Take a look at wall hanging tips.
Always mark the center of the stud and keep in mind utilities might be attached to it if the stud is near a light switch outlet or faucet.
Uses 1 or 2 channels for the nails to support up to 100 lb.
Pick a spot to hang the mirror.
I am trying to hang a 75 pound mirror on a brick wall.
To hang a mirror above your fireplace you need to make sure you anchor it at the center point of the wall you must know the material of that wall whether it is plaster brick or drywall once you know the material you must go to the hardware store to buy the proper anchoring screws.
I have 100 pound gauge wire doubled heavy duty hooks and masonry nails but i m still afraid it s going to fall.
Then use a pencil to make a short line where the center of the top edge of the mirror is on the wall.
Measure the width of the mirror and add 6 inches.
Even more so if you live in an old house with plas.
There are plenty of holes to use for screws which made hitting studs a breeze.
The mirror is roughly 5x4 and requires 2 people to hang on the wall so a big mirror.
I didnt use the included drywall anchors opting instead for heavy duty anchors used for tv moyntings capable of holding 300lbs each.
Cut a piece of picture hanging wire with wire clippers that is twice that length and double it.
Lift your mirror up on your wall where you want it to hang.
Set the mirror down.
In this short tutorial i ll show you how to hang a heavy mirror on plaster walls.
Professional picture hanger allows you to hang heavy pictures.
Hanging heavy objects on the wall can be tricky and with all the options available out there downright confusing.
Slip one end of the doubled wire through the d ring.
Nail glides straight into wall at optimum angle for a secure hold.
Mark where you want the top edge of the mirror on the wall.
After to put the screws in you can hang your mirror make sure you have enough screws to support the weight of.
Place a scrap piece of wood that is approximately half as long as the mirror is wide underneath the hanging wire on back of the frame.