How To Hang A Heavy Framed Mirror On The Wall

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.

How to hang a heavy framed mirror on the wall.

Set the mirror down. Hold the mirror against the wall at the desired position. Make a pencil mark on the wall at the height you wish to suspend the mirror. Check out sleeve expansion anchors for lighter weights.

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. 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. Ask your assistant to hold the mirror against the wall at the desired height then slip your hand behind the mirror to. Monkey hooks are simple devices that allow you to hang a mirror or other object on drywall easily.

Gradually reduce your hold on the mirror until it is fully supported by the cleat. Mark the location of the top edge and the center of the frame. You can also use metal cleats to hang mirrors with sturdy frames. You simply push and twist the device to insert it into the wall.

To install drill a pilot hole then insert the anchor and tap or screw it into place flush against the wall. Just follow the package directions. Usually you position the top cleat at the top of the frame make shallow holes and attach it with the included screws. They should fit together like jigsaw pieces.