Mark where you want the top edge of the mirror on the wall.
100lb mirror hanging on wall instructions.
Take a look at wall hanging tips.
Measure the width of the mirror and add 6 inches.
I have 100 pound gauge wire doubled heavy duty hooks and masonry nails but i m still afraid it s going to fall.
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.
Even more so if you live in an old house with plas.
Pick a spot to hang the mirror.
Slip one end of the doubled wire through the d ring.
Locating it over a stud is helpful but not necessary with the right anchors.
Uses 1 or 2 channels for the nails to support up to 100 lb.
Hanging heavy objects on the wall can be tricky and with all the options available out there downright confusing.
I didnt use the included drywall anchors opting instead for heavy duty anchors used for tv moyntings capable of holding 300lbs each.
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.
In this short tutorial i ll show you how to hang a heavy mirror on plaster walls.
What s inside my wall.
Impex systems group inc 100 lb.
Mark the location of the top edge and the center of the frame.
Thd sku 305135.
Lift your mirror up on your wall where you want it to hang.
There are plenty of holes to use for screws which made hitting studs a breeze.
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.
If you re hanging a heavier mirror have someone help you get the mirror into position.
Set the mirror down.
Cut a piece of picture hanging wire with wire clippers that is twice that length and double it.
Professional picture hanger allows you to hang heavy pictures.
I am trying to hang a 75 pound mirror on a brick wall.
Hold the mirror against the wall at the desired position.
The mirror is roughly 5x4 and requires 2 people to hang on the wall so a big mirror.
Hanging heavy mirror on plaster walls.