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"Colin Wilson" o.uk wrote
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I'm open to suggestions on this, i've got a mirror, probably about
25lbs in weight, and need to mount it above the fireplace.

Perhaps screw a batten to the wall around 3/4 the width of the mirror using
4 - 6 fixings and then hang from that ?

French Cleat
http://www.videojug.com/webvideo/how-to-install-a-french-cleat

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