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Al Bundy

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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

Plastic wall anchors can hold quite a bit of weight providing you don't
get undersize ones and you make the hole for them (guess 1/4" for what
you are doing) straight and clean. Get good ones that have some bite
grippers to the drywall hole. Put them where the eyeholes are or a good
place for the wire if you go that route.

Not sure if it would be an eyesore for your case or the mirror would hang
wrong but you can put a strip of wood behind the mirror spanning two
studs screwed in at either 16 or 24" on center. All studs are spaced like
this at minimum. Then you can attach the mirror anywhere on the strip.