How To Hang A Heavy Framed Mirror On The Wall

Mark the location of the top edge and the center of the frame.

How to hang a heavy framed mirror on the wall.

They should fit together like jigsaw pieces. 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. Ask your assistant to hold the mirror against the wall at the desired height then slip your hand behind the mirror to. Set the mirror down.

Hang a mirror using cleats. Make a pencil mark on the wall at the height you wish to suspend the mirror. Note if you ve used wood glue to secure the mirror s cleat be sure to wait until the glue is completely dry before hanging the mirror. Just follow the package directions.

Check out sleeve expansion anchors for lighter weights. You can also use metal cleats to hang mirrors with sturdy frames. Usually you position the top cleat at the top of the frame make shallow holes and attach it with the included screws. Hold the mirror against the wall at the desired position.

In fact installing a monkey hook is so easy you do not even need any tools aside from a tape measure and pencil for proper positioning. Gradually reduce your hold on the mirror until it is fully supported by the cleat. If you re hanging a heavy mirror on drywall without the support of a stud you need drywall anchors that can bear the weight of your mirror. Lift the mirror into place and lock the two cleat hooks together.