Hang a heavy mirror and keep it centered on the wall
Hanging a heavy mirror on the wall is not the same as hanging a small picture or piece of decoration. It may seem more difficult than it is when you try it yourself. You need to decide on the correct anchor and make sure that the mirror does not twist to create any problems. But before you hang something heavy like a mirror, you need to decide what kind of wall you need to have. Since each type of wall requires a different anchor, it is not very easy to choose.
Let’s consider some steps necessary to hang a heavy mirror and keep it centered on the wall, these steps will serve as a guide to avoid costly mistakes and create more space in your rooms.
Most important considerations
Knowing what type of wall you have is the most important thing to know before beginning any type of wall installation including mirrors or décor pieces. The point of hanging these things is to add elegance to your room rather than create clutter; each type of wall behaves differently from another, whether it is a brick wall or drywall. Each type of wall also needs a different set of anchors or support accessories to properly lift the weight of a large mirror. Therefore, the consideration of placing the hook in the correct place is of paramount importance. Compared with small mirrors, full length mirrors need more care because they are expensive and more delicate.
preparation steps
Step 1
First, determine the type of wall you have, for example, you can have a plaster wall, a masonry wall, or a plaster wall. Push a thumbtack into the wall and find out if it’s drywall or not; if it goes in easily, it’s drywall.
Step 2
A hanging mirror must have a strong frame, it is safe to install a new mirror when it already has hardware attached. In the case of an antique mirror that does not have any hardware attached, you can use the frame with angle brackets to suit your needs.
Step 3
The next step would be to weigh the mirror, to weigh the mirror the bathroom ruler would work well or you can use a scale. Weight limits are listed on the hardware packaging to keep things more informative and help you make a better decision.
Step 4
Choose the right place to hang the mirror on the wall. Locating the mirror on the stud is helpful but not necessary with the correct anchor. Always mark the center of the stud and be aware not to place it near a light bulb, switch or outlet.
Read the guide provided by outlet devices to locate wall switches more effectively.
Steps to hang the mirror
Some steps you can take to hang a mirror with hooks and make hanging more useful. Let us guide you through the process.
Step 1
Hold the mirror in place and keep it close to eye level. Now, near the center of the top edge, make a mark on the wall with painter’s tape or a pencil. Note here that you may need a helper if the mirror is heavy.
Step 2
On the back of the mirror you will probably see the D-rings on the cable or hook. You can hang the rings or the wire from the hooks on the wall.
Step 3
To get the correct spacing between the hooks, tape down a piece of tape and mark the spacing between the D-rings.
Step 4
In step 1, you drew a line. He measures down from the mark and transfers the distance to the wall.
step 5
Now mark the location of the hook mounting holes by centering your level on the wall.
Step 6
Secure the hardware to the stud if it is flush with it. If it’s not flush with the stud, try using a wall anchor.
Step 7
Some big mirrors may scratch the wall, you can add protectors on the bottom of the mirrors so that the wall will not be damaged by scratching it.
step 8
Now it’s time to gently hang the mirror, use the hooks already installed on the wall and carefully push the mirror towards them.
Tips for centering a mirror on the wall
We come across professional ideas on how to put a mirror in the right place on the wall and consider the points to complete an installation effectively. Now the remaining part of the discussion will focus on centering the mirror on the wall so that it looks pleasing to the eye. Centering the mirror horizontally or vertically are the two options you can do; both can work in certain spaces. You can install a beautiful mirror with a frame or without a frame, either way, depending on the height of the ceiling.
1. Horizontal centering of the mirror
• Measure the width of the wall from either end and divide it in two.
• Use tape to measure from the floor to 57 inches, which is the standard installation height.
• Measure from the frame hook on the back to the top of the frame.
• Create two more marks on the wall, ie a 57-inch mark on the wall at 2 inches and another mark 55 inches from the floor.
• Finally install the frame at this third mark, with it, the top of the frame will be exactly 57 inches.
2. Vertical centering of the mirror
Vertically centering the mirrors may require the following steps:
• Measure the width of the wall with a tape and divide this number by two; In this way you mark the horizontal center point on the wall.
• Measure the height of the wall and note this midpoint on the wall with a slightly darker mark.
• Now measure the height of the frame and divide it by two again at the back of the frame with a pencil.
• Measure up from the center of the wall and mark this point as an ‘x’ on the wall.
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