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Hi,

My question is 2 fold (hence the weird framing of it!)

I have a 32 in X 48 in framed mirror that I am trying to install on a
wall which has studs that are about 18 inch apart.I am using 2 1/2 inch
screws to hold the thing on the wall.

1. The eyeholes on the back of the mirror frame are 30 inches apart and
finding matching stud locations is not possible. I tried this and have
ended up spoiling the wall with screw holes that didnt work for me
(till i got the stud finder!!). I was advised on getting a hanging wire
to attach to the back. Does anyone know what kind of wire I should be
getting?

2. Once I get this wire how do I attach it to the back of the mirror? I
was told it goes into the eyeholes but its hard for me to comprehend
how it would. Do I have to screw the wire into the back of the frame?

Thanks in advance for your help!
manu


NEVER, EVER hand anything but a lightweight mirror using a wire.

Buy some D-hooks attack them the same distance from the top or of bottom of
the frame, use toggle bolts to attach a molly hook to the wall for each of
the two hooks. 32x48 is about the largest mirror that can be hung in this
manner safely with a single pair of d-hooks.

Larger mirrors need 2 d-hooks on each side or better yet is to hang them
with a ledger strip.

Colbyt