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