How To Hang A Large Mirror Without Wall Damage

Wipe down your mirror location with tri sodium phosphate tsp or rubbing alcohol.

How to hang a large mirror without wall damage.

Sure hanging lightweight prints and maps is easy to do without damaging the walls of your apartment. 6 tips for avoiding wall damage in decorating on december 28 2010 by staff writer if you re looking for a way to hang a heavy mirror on a wall you may want to look into some of the most common tips and tricks for hanging heavy objects in ways that won t mess up walls or jeopardize stability. Use a level to ensure that the mirror will not hang crooked. Cut the mounting tape to size you ll need two pieces that are the same width as the mirror.

After doing this wipe down the entire surface that you plan to hang your mirror onto. Parallel to the lines you ve drawn but about 1 inch 2 5 cm inside stick 4 pieces of painter s tape to the wall. Set the mirror aside in a safe place to avoid damage while you re moving any furniture. Hold the mirror against the wall in your desired position and mark the top and bottom corners using a pencil.

Stick the strips of tape onto the back of the mirror. Finding studs is a very important part of hanging a mirror. Another convenient way to hang a mirror is by using scotch clear mounting tape. Aside from eliminating the need for tools during installation the seamless material does not require punching a hole in your drywall.

Luckily for renters there are several variations of durable. Purchase both tsp and rubbing alcohol from big box stores pharmacies and online suppliers. Hang your heavy mirror. Hang heavy frames with adhesives.

Start by preparing the wall by wiping it with a damp cloth. Toggle bolts use a toggle bolt for heavier pictures or mirrors. Drill a hole and push in the bolt with toggle attached. Take a roll of fix pro extreme mounting tape.

But when you have a collection of antique mirrors and large brass frames you might need an alternative that is more heavy duty than duct tape. The toggle will open up behind the plaster or drywall like butterfly wings. Mark where you want the mirror to hang using a pencil.