How To Hang A Mirror On A Wall With String

Slide the mirror into the bottom clips.

How to hang a mirror on a wall with string.

Fit the other pieces of the top clips into the top brackets and screw them together just enough to firmly hold the mirror in place. Mark the location of the top edge and the center of the frame. To use drill a pilot hole then tap the entire bolt sleeve and screw into the hole until flush against the wall. Molly bolts are a medium weight hollow wall anchor.

Then firmly press in place all around using a dry cloth or towel. Hold the mirror against the wall at the desired position. Center it under the top of the mirror and hold it up tight under the wire until the wire is taut. Once you have hanging hooks mark where you want to hang the mirror on the wall and drill a hole for the hook.

Make sure there is no grease or moisture on there. Place the mirror against the wall and check again that it is level. Take a small piece of wood approximately 12 inches 30 cm long and mark its center. Carefully tilt the mirror back so it rests flush against the wall.

Determine the position of the two fasteners with a block of wood. Once you ve tightened the bolt fully you can unscrew it a bit for space to hang the mirror. To hang a wall mirror start by weighing the mirror using a bathroom scale. Screw on the rest of the top clips to secure the mirror against the wall.

Then buy some hanging hooks that are strong enough to support that weight. Set the mirror down. Leave to dry before fixing the mirror. Tighten the bolt into the wall to expand the anchor.