How To Hang A Large Mirror On A Brick Wall

Hold the mirror against the wall at the desired position.

How to hang a large mirror on a brick wall.

Mark the template where the hanging hardware is located. Mark the location of the top edge and the center of the frame. The paper template will make it easier for you to maneuver as you look for the desired position to hang the mirror and will help you see the amount of space your mirror will take on the wall. 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.

D rings and picture wire the mirror must have a frame around it to hang a mirror this way. It is important to select an anchor to use with your mirror. 1 mark the place on the wall where the mirror will hang using a pencil by holding up the mirror. Gradually reduce your hold on the mirror until it is fully supported by the cleat.

The anchor acts as a support for not just the brick wall but also the mirror. Set the mirror down. If you hang a heavy mirror to brick it could pull itself out of the wall and take chunks of brick with it. Mark where the hanging hardware meets the wall.

Insert a masonry anchor into each of the holes so the top of the anchor is flush with the brick. Drill a small hole into the brick wall for each of the clip locations using a masonry bit. 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. They should fit together like jigsaw pieces.

Weigh the mirror you want to hang and go to the hardware store. Heavy items such as mirrors or large pictures require extra care if they are to hang securely. Once you find the best spot for hanging the mirror use a pencil to mark the wall where the hanging hardware is located.