How To Hang A Heavy Framed Mirror On The Wall

They should fit together like jigsaw pieces.

How to hang a heavy framed mirror on the wall.

Lift the mirror into place and lock the two cleat hooks together. Check out sleeve expansion anchors for lighter weights. To install drill a pilot hole then insert the anchor and tap or screw it into place flush against the wall. Gradually reduce your hold on the mirror until it is fully supported by the cleat.

You simply push and twist the device to insert it into the wall. Make a pencil mark on the wall at the height you wish to suspend the mirror. 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. Hang a mirror using cleats.

If you re hanging a heavy mirror on drywall without the support of a stud you need drywall anchors that can bear the weight of your mirror. Just follow the package directions. 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.

Monkey hooks are simple devices that allow you to hang a mirror or other object on drywall easily. You can also use metal cleats to hang mirrors with sturdy frames. Hold the mirror against the wall at the desired position. Set the mirror down.