How To Hang A Heavy Dresser Mirror On The Wall

To use drill a pilot hole then tap the entire bolt sleeve and screw into the hole until flush against the wall.

How to hang a heavy dresser mirror on the wall.

Usually you position the top cleat at the top of the frame make shallow holes and attach it with the included screws. Once you ve tightened the bolt fully you can unscrew it a bit for space to hang the 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.

Molly bolts are a medium weight hollow wall anchor. You can also use metal cleats to hang mirrors with sturdy frames. Mark the location of the top edge and the center of the frame. Make a pencil mark on the wall at the height you wish to suspend the mirror.

Tighten the bolt into the wall to expand the anchor. Set the mirror down. Aside from eliminating the need for tools during installation the seamless material does not require punching a hole in your drywall. Gradually reduce your hold on the mirror until it is fully supported by the cleat.

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. Hold the mirror against the wall at the desired position. The double sided tape can support up to 10 pounds and is ideal for mounting glass tile and artwork. They should fit together like jigsaw pieces.

Center the mark over the width of the dresser. Hang a mirror using cleats.