Tiffany Asks: What’s the best way to hang a heavy mirror on the wall? Danny Lipford: The best way to hang anything heavy on your wall is to use a 3-inch screw and screw it right into a wall stud.
Q: We recently painted our brick fireplace white and would like to hang a 40-pound mirror on it. What would you recommend to secure the mirror to the fireplace wall? Ellicott City A: If the mirror has ...
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We've previously shared tips for hanging pictures, but when you've got a heavy mirror that requires more than one hook, this technique using a wood block makes it easy to mark your hook locations and ...
Hanging something really heavy, like a mirror, may seem more difficult than hanging a small painting. With the right anchors, though, it’s pretty simple. Here’s a tip to keep your newly-hung mirror ...
Your mirror is too heavy for picture hooks, but for a wall surface made of drywall or plaster, a wall anchor would likely do the trick. A variety of anchors are available these days, each with a ...
Q: I replaced a bathroom vanity and now need to install a mirror above it. What is the safest way to do this? A: The safest way is to have someone else do it, of course. You can buy mirrors at a home ...
Experts share the best way to hang a heavy mirror, including their favorite tools, on plasterboard and brick walls for a secure fixing first time ...