How To Hang A Large Mirror On A Stud Wall

This hollow wall anchor will allow you to hang your frame anywhere without having to find a stud.

How to hang a large mirror on a stud wall.

Using molly bolts is really simple. The center of the stud is the strongest most stable place to hang your mirror from so you ll want to mount your screws as close to the center of each stud as possible. However if you are looking to hang a heavy item on plasterboard it may be that you need to use wall anchors in the stud of the wall seek professional advice if you are unsure. 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.

Set the mirror down. Use this to find the center of each stud marking with a pencil as you go. Use a molly bolt one foolproof method to hang heavy mirrors or picture frames is to use a molly bolt. Mark the wall near the center of the top edge with a pencil or painter s tape.

D rings and picture wire the mirror must have a frame around it to hang a mirror this way. Stretch a tape measure or hold a ruler between each set of pencil marks on the wall. Hold the mirror against the wall at the desired position. Mark the location of the top edge and the center of the frame.