On Jun 16, 5:02*am, Senin wrote:
I want to hang a framed mirror over my fireplace. *The thing must
weigh 50 lb. *I want to make sure its secure. *The stud is *not
exactly in the right place. *What do you guys think about thos hooks
into the dry wall such ashttp://www.drywallhooks.com/servlet/Categories
"Spring Steel: Spring steel provides high yielding strength without
the Heavy Duty Wall Hanger loosing it's original shape. This allows
for heavy objects to be hung and not fearing of the product "buckling"
under too much stress.

Revolutionary Design: Requires NO TOOLS! No longer will you need to
use"

Are these too good to be true, or do they work?

Thanks

Even if they do work you may not be able to use them. Your drywall
above the fire place may only be 3/4" away from the masonry. In my
house there are 1x2s nailed on the flat to the masonry and the drywall
screwed to those firing strips.

Drill a small hole and check your depth.
Read the fine print, those hooks hold up to 150# or whatever the wall
can support.
My 1975 plan house has 3/8" drywall with no more than 6 nails per 4x8
sheet. YMMV.