How To Hang A Large Mirror On A Brick Wall

Set the mirror down.

How to hang a large mirror on a brick wall.

D rings and picture wire the mirror must have a frame around it to hang a mirror this way. Gradually reduce your hold on the mirror until it is fully supported by the cleat. Insert a masonry anchor into each of the holes so the top of the anchor is flush with the brick. Mark the template where the hanging hardware is located.

Heavy items such as mirrors or large pictures require extra care if they are to hang securely. This requires attaching d rings to the back perimeter of the mirror frame wrapping wire around the d ring and then attaching one or two hooks to the wall and hanging the mirror by the wire. They should fit together like jigsaw pieces. Trace the mirror on old newspaper or any wide paper and cut the template.

Mark where the hanging hardware meets 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. 1 mark the place on the wall where the mirror will hang using a pencil by holding up the mirror. It is important to select an anchor to use with your mirror.

Weigh the mirror you want to hang and go to the hardware store. 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. The anchor acts as a support for not just the brick wall but also the mirror. If you hang a heavy mirror to brick it could pull itself out of the wall and take chunks of brick with it.

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. Hold the mirror against the wall at the desired position.