Pull the wood piece toward the.
Instructions on hanging a wall mirror.
Usually you position the top cleat at the top of the frame make shallow holes and attach it with the included screws.
The cut angle should be open to the mirror creating a pocket and facing the bottom of the mirror.
Using a screwdriver turn the screw clockwise several times until you feel moderate to strong resistance.
Mark the location of the top edge and the center of the frame.
Hanging the mirror with hooks 1.
Repeat the pre drilling process being careful to not drill through the mirror frame image 1.
Check out sleeve expansion anchors for lighter weights.
You can also use metal cleats to hang mirrors with sturdy frames.
You simply push and twist the device to insert it into the wall.
Lift the mirror into position slowly and carefully.
Make sure the wire lays on both hangers securely then slowly and gently let go of the mirror allowing the screws to hold its weight.
If you re hanging a heavy mirror on drywall without the support of a stud you need drywall anchors that can bear the weight of your mirror.
Catch the mirror s wire on the two hanging screws.
To install drill a pilot hole then insert the anchor and tap or screw it into place flush against the wall.
In fact installing a monkey hook is so easy you do not even need any tools aside from a tape measure and pencil for proper positioning.
Hang a mirror using cleats.
There are several different types of mirror clips made from plastic or steel.
This will expand the anchor wings behind the wall and anchor the fastener into place.
Mirror clips use clips when you are mounting a frameless mirror.
Use a level to make sure the mirror will hang straight.
Mark the spot on the wall where you want the mirror to hang.
Make sure you have a good idea of what your mirror weighs which will help you get the right size.
This requires attaching d rings to the back perimeter of the mirror frame wrapping wire around the d ring and then attaching one or two hooks to the wall and hanging the mirror by the wire.
Set the mirror down.
Find a place to hang.
Determine what type of wall you have.
Place the mirror against the wall in your desired.
Just follow the package directions.
Double check that the wall is flat.
To see how a molly bolt works and see what happens behind the wall check out this short video.
Monkey hooks are simple devices that allow you to hang a mirror or other object on drywall easily.
Based on the corner markings you made use a spirit level to.
Hold the mirror against the wall at the desired position.
Screw the board into place with a minimum of two rows of screws images 2 and 3.
Place a scrap piece of wood that is approximately half as long as the mirror is wide underneath the hanging wire on back.