How To Hang A Mirror On The Wall Without Wire

Picture hanging wire is durable flexible.

How to hang a mirror on the wall without wire.

Check out sleeve expansion anchors for lighter weights. If you re hanging a heavier mirror have someone help you get the mirror into position. Then use a pencil to make a short line where the center of the top edge of the mirror is on the wall. Finding a stud can be useful but not necessary if you have a strong enough hanger.

A heavy mirror presents special mounting challenges given its combination of weight and fragility. This method uses a special type of mount called a french cleat to hang your mirror rather than a hanging wire. Hold your mirror up to the wall to see how much space it will take up. Make sure you have enough space on the wall for the mirror and otherwise decide how you want it positioned relative to other items on the wall and in the room.

Mark where you want the top edge of the mirror on the wall. Find a place to hang the mirror. However it still uses the studs in the wall for support so it s necessary to prepare the wall and mark the studs and their centers so proceed through part one above as normal cleaning the surrounding area and carefully marking. Just follow the package directions.

How to attach a hanging wire to a heavy wall mirror. Usually you position the top cleat at the top of the frame make shallow holes and attach it with the included screws. To install drill a pilot hole then insert the anchor and tap or screw it into place flush against the wall.