My friend is an interior designer and deals with hanging a lot of the time, she made a blogposts and I came across this and though it might help you (or anyone looking for more info on hanging)

https://sorayainteriors.co.uk/conten...ve-wall-mirror

Hopefully this helps!

On Sunday, 1 October 2006 20:57:46 UTC+1, wrote:
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

On 10/18/2013 9:59 AM, wrote:
My friend is an interior designer and deals with hanging a lot of the time, she made a blogposts and I came across this and though it might help you (or anyone looking for more info on hanging)

https://sorayainteriors.co.uk/conten...ve-wall-mirror

Hopefully this helps!

On Sunday, 1 October 2006 20:57:46 UTC+1, wrote:
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

I think he's hung that mirror by now. Look at the date on the OP.

Why are all these archived posts "pooping" up?

Google groups? Household help forums?

On 10/18/2013 10:59 AM, wrote:
My friend is an interior designer and deals with hanging a lot of the time, she made a blogposts and I came across this and though it might help you (or anyone looking for more info on hanging)

https://sorayainteriors.co.uk/conten...ve-wall-mirror

Hopefully this helps!

On Sunday, 1 October 2006 20:57:46 UTC+1, wrote:
Hi,

Thanks in advance for your help!
manu
Message from 2006? That's a record!


..
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Learn about Jesus
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On 10/18/2013 10:27 AM, Stormin Mormon wrote:
On 10/18/2013 10:59 AM, wrote:
My friend is an interior designer and deals with hanging a lot of the
time, she made a blogposts and I came across this and though it might
help you (or anyone looking for more info on hanging)

https://sorayainteriors.co.uk/conten...ve-wall-mirror

Hopefully this helps!

On Sunday, 1 October 2006 20:57:46 UTC+1, wrote:
Hi,

Thanks in advance for your help!
manu
Message from 2006? That's a record!


I've seen them show up from times earlier than that. Nothing on The
Internet ever goes away, it's forever. ^_^

TDD

On Fri, 18 Oct 2013 07:59:49 -0700, wrote:

My friend is an interior designer and deals with hanging a lot of the
time, she made a blogposts and I came across this and though it might
help you (or anyone looking for more info on hanging)

https://sorayainteriors.co.uk/conten...ve-wall-mirror

Hopefully this helps!

On Sunday, 1 October 2006 20:57:46 UTC+1, wrote:
Hi,

My question is 2 fold (hence the weird framing of it!)
...snip...because AIOE doesn't like quoting lines...
Thanks in advance for your help!
manu

to Joanne, thanks for the URL and info

to the OP, [music group]

wires purchaseable at Walmart, Home Depot, Lowes

run through the eye loop holes TWICE, if possible. and twist together for
at least six inches with more than 4 twists per inch. Gently, else sharp
edges can cut into the wire, weakening it.

How long? that gets a bit tricky, too long and you can see the problem,
too short and after you hang the mirror the tension pulling can rip out
the eyelets, seriously.

My rule of thumb is never less than 30 degrees and try to be more like 45
degrees, which is equal up for distance across. like the diagonal line on
a square box, equal up for equal sideways.

Next I have always successfully used the studs, although they NEVER line
up where they should be, but using two 'hook' type structures on the wall
and close enough to where the eyelets on the mirror are, should be ok.
AFTER hanging, level the mirror by sliding a bit from side to side [I
know, the mirror doesn't quite end up where you wanted it, but can be
close enough to work out] and use a thin foam backing tape along the lower
backside of the mirror. The friction will keep the mirror in place
although all the 'hanging' stuff behind the mirror is wonky because
nothing ever lines up right.

And, for cleaning the mirror? Get a spray bottle, fill with distilled
water, simply spray the mirror, squeegee off the water, repeat and DONE.
W'ere talking less than 40 seconds to clean a splattered bathroom mirror.
Excess water bother you? Buy CHEAP paper towels to blot up excess water,
don't even wipe out in the middle, unless absolutely have to. Why cheap?
because
expensive' towels have additives that will sreak the surface! How to check
to see if there are additives in your towels. Soak it in bleach, if gets
HOT towel has additives. Example, Bounty will almost burn you.

On Fri, 18 Oct 2013 07:59:49 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:

My friend is an interior designer and deals with hanging a lot of the time, she made a blogposts and I came across this and though it might help you (or anyone looking for more info on hanging)

https://sorayainteriors.co.uk/conten...ve-wall-mirror

Hopefully this helps!

On Sunday, 1 October 2006 20:57:46 UTC+1, wrote:
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.

I know this post is 7 years old, but since it raises the subject of
hanging mirrors, I'll tell a story.

When my mother and her husband moved to Pennsylvania, she hired a
mirror company (are there such things?) to hang the mirror that was
part of my bedroom furniture.

As they were working, she offered them the J-brackets that had been
used in the first home where we had the mirror, and in the second.

The guy said, Oh we don't need those.

TWo hours after they left, the mirror fell off the wall.

Broke the glass and the frame. The jerky company replaced the mirror
but never fixed one corner of the frame. The mitre had a gap of
almost 1/4 inch. It was expensive furniture, solid ash. with two
matching dressers, a desk, two single beds, and a night table. My
mother was over 65 and didn't fight as hard as she would have when
younger.


This guy's mirror was 32 x 48, no smaller than mine.. He shouldnt'
be relying only on picture wire and eyelets.


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

On Fri, 18 Oct 2013 07:59:49 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:

My friend is an interior designer and deals with hanging a lot of the time, she made a blogposts and I came across this and though it might help you (or anyone looking for more info on hanging)

https://sorayainteriors.co.uk/conten...ve-wall-mirror

Hopefully this helps!

On Sunday, 1 October 2006 20:57:46 UTC+1, wrote:
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
You need heavy duty picture hanging wire, OR a good drywall anchor or
two You do not HAVE to fasten to studs (although it is stronger that
way)

On Fri, 18 Oct 2013 18:35:50 -0400, wrote:

On Fri, 18 Oct 2013 07:59:49 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:

My friend is an interior designer and deals with hanging a lot of the time, she made a blogposts and I came across this and though it might help you (or anyone looking for more info on hanging)

https://sorayainteriors.co.uk/conten...ve-wall-mirror

Hopefully this helps!

On Sunday, 1 October 2006 20:57:46 UTC+1, wrote:
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
You need heavy duty picture hanging wire, OR a good drywall anchor or
two You do not HAVE to fasten to studs (although it is stronger that
way)

Did you read my story about my mirror, hung by professionals, which
fell down and broke the glass and the frame two hours after they left.

32x48" is going to be very heavy. It needs J-brackets underneath the
mirror.

On Sat, 19 Oct 2013 12:02:28 -0400, micky
wrote:

On Fri, 18 Oct 2013 18:35:50 -0400, wrote:

On Fri, 18 Oct 2013 07:59:49 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:

My friend is an interior designer and deals with hanging a lot of the time, she made a blogposts and I came across this and though it might help you (or anyone looking for more info on hanging)

https://sorayainteriors.co.uk/conten...ve-wall-mirror

Hopefully this helps!

On Sunday, 1 October 2006 20:57:46 UTC+1, wrote:
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
You need heavy duty picture hanging wire, OR a good drywall anchor or
two You do not HAVE to fasten to studs (although it is stronger that
way)

Did you read my story about my mirror, hung by professionals, which
fell down and broke the glass and the frame two hours after they left.

32x48" is going to be very heavy. It needs J-brackets underneath the
mirror.

I have a framed print that large. It's not all that heavy and easily
supported by cables on wall anchors or screws into studs (have done
both).

On Sat, 19 Oct 2013 12:16:50 -0400, wrote:

On Sat, 19 Oct 2013 12:02:28 -0400, micky
wrote:

On Fri, 18 Oct 2013 18:35:50 -0400, wrote:

On Fri, 18 Oct 2013 07:59:49 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:

My friend is an interior designer and deals with hanging a lot of the time, she made a blogposts and I came across this and though it might help you (or anyone looking for more info on hanging)

https://sorayainteriors.co.uk/conten...ve-wall-mirror

Hopefully this helps!

On Sunday, 1 October 2006 20:57:46 UTC+1, wrote:
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
You need heavy duty picture hanging wire, OR a good drywall anchor or
two You do not HAVE to fasten to studs (although it is stronger that
way)

Did you read my story about my mirror, hung by professionals, which
fell down and broke the glass and the frame two hours after they left.

32x48" is going to be very heavy. It needs J-brackets underneath the
mirror.

I have a framed print that large. It's not all that heavy and easily
supported by cables on wall anchors or screws into studs (have done
both).

If it isn't heavy that's fine. Some are, especially when they are not
mirrors. Maybe your glass is thin, and there is only a cardboard
backing because the silvering on a mirror doesn't have to be
protected. I posted because I objected to unmitigated advice that
it isn't necessary to fasten to studs, when many mirrors that size,
especially quaity mirrors, are heavy. .

On Sat, 19 Oct 2013 12:24:10 -0400, micky
wrote:

On Sat, 19 Oct 2013 12:16:50 -0400, wrote:

On Sat, 19 Oct 2013 12:02:28 -0400, micky
wrote:

On Fri, 18 Oct 2013 18:35:50 -0400, wrote:

On Fri, 18 Oct 2013 07:59:49 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:

My friend is an interior designer and deals with hanging a lot of the time, she made a blogposts and I came across this and though it might help you (or anyone looking for more info on hanging)

https://sorayainteriors.co.uk/conten...ve-wall-mirror

Hopefully this helps!

On Sunday, 1 October 2006 20:57:46 UTC+1, wrote:
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
You need heavy duty picture hanging wire, OR a good drywall anchor or
two You do not HAVE to fasten to studs (although it is stronger that
way)

Did you read my story about my mirror, hung by professionals, which
fell down and broke the glass and the frame two hours after they left.

32x48" is going to be very heavy. It needs J-brackets underneath the
mirror.

I have a framed print that large. It's not all that heavy and easily
supported by cables on wall anchors or screws into studs (have done
both).

If it isn't heavy that's fine. Some are, especially when they are not
mirrors. Maybe your glass is thin, and there is only a cardboard
backing because the silvering on a mirror doesn't have to be
protected. I posted because I objected to unmitigated advice that
it isn't necessary to fasten to studs, when many mirrors that size,
especially quaity mirrors, are heavy. .
And what weight is a good drywall anchor rated for???
Some are well in excess of 250 lbs each - now that would be one heck
of a mirror!!!!! Particularly with 2 anchors.

On 10/19/2013 12:16 PM, wrote:
On Sat, 19 Oct 2013 12:02:28 -0400, micky
wrote:

On Fri, 18 Oct 2013 18:35:50 -0400, wrote:

On Fri, 18 Oct 2013 07:59:49 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:

My friend is an interior designer and deals with hanging a lot of the time, she made a blogposts and I came across this and though it might help you (or anyone looking for more info on hanging)

https://sorayainteriors.co.uk/conten...ve-wall-mirror

Hopefully this helps!

On Sunday, 1 October 2006 20:57:46 UTC+1, wrote:
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
You need heavy duty picture hanging wire, OR a good drywall anchor or
two You do not HAVE to fasten to studs (although it is stronger that
way)

Did you read my story about my mirror, hung by professionals, which
fell down and broke the glass and the frame two hours after they left.

32x48" is going to be very heavy. It needs J-brackets underneath the
mirror.

I have a framed print that large. It's not all that heavy and easily
supported by cables on wall anchors or screws into studs (have done
both).


Depends on the mirror. A modern mirror is probably not *that* heavy at
that size. An antique could easily be 1/4" thick or thicker and you do
*not* want that falling. If using wire I would use the heaviest wire I
could find, and screw a hook into each of two adjacent studs.

Typically the wire is either directly screwed into the frame with screws
and washers, or else eye screws.

nate

--
replace "roosters" with "cox" to reply.
http://members.cox.net/njnagel

On Sat, 19 Oct 2013 12:24:05 -0400, Nate Nagel
wrote:

On 10/19/2013 12:16 PM, wrote:
On Sat, 19 Oct 2013 12:02:28 -0400, micky
wrote:

On Fri, 18 Oct 2013 18:35:50 -0400, wrote:

On Fri, 18 Oct 2013 07:59:49 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:

My friend is an interior designer and deals with hanging a lot of the time, she made a blogposts and I came across this and though it might help you (or anyone looking for more info on hanging)

https://sorayainteriors.co.uk/conten...ve-wall-mirror

Hopefully this helps!

On Sunday, 1 October 2006 20:57:46 UTC+1, wrote:
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
You need heavy duty picture hanging wire, OR a good drywall anchor or
two You do not HAVE to fasten to studs (although it is stronger that
way)

Did you read my story about my mirror, hung by professionals, which
fell down and broke the glass and the frame two hours after they left.

32x48" is going to be very heavy. It needs J-brackets underneath the
mirror.

I have a framed print that large. It's not all that heavy and easily
supported by cables on wall anchors or screws into studs (have done
both).


Depends on the mirror. A modern mirror is probably not *that* heavy at
that size. An antique could easily be 1/4" thick or thicker and you do
*not* want that falling. If using wire I would use the heaviest wire I
could find, and screw a hook into each of two adjacent studs.

Typically the wire is either directly screwed into the frame with screws
and washers, or else eye screws.

nate
If the eye screws are in tension they can pull out Properly
installed, they won't (screwed in on angle so pulling the wire forces
the eyes in, instead of pulling them out - and with the open end of
the loop either welded/soldered or at least opposite the wire))

On Sat, 19 Oct 2013 12:24:05 -0400, Nate Nagel
wrote:

On 10/19/2013 12:16 PM, wrote:
On Sat, 19 Oct 2013 12:02:28 -0400, micky
wrote:

On Fri, 18 Oct 2013 18:35:50 -0400, wrote:

On Fri, 18 Oct 2013 07:59:49 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:

My friend is an interior designer and deals with hanging a lot of the time, she made a blogposts and I came across this and though it might help you (or anyone looking for more info on hanging)

https://sorayainteriors.co.uk/conten...ve-wall-mirror

Hopefully this helps!

On Sunday, 1 October 2006 20:57:46 UTC+1, wrote:
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
You need heavy duty picture hanging wire, OR a good drywall anchor or
two You do not HAVE to fasten to studs (although it is stronger that
way)

Did you read my story about my mirror, hung by professionals, which
fell down and broke the glass and the frame two hours after they left.

32x48" is going to be very heavy. It needs J-brackets underneath the
mirror.

I have a framed print that large. It's not all that heavy and easily
supported by cables on wall anchors or screws into studs (have done
both).


Depends on the mirror. A modern mirror is probably not *that* heavy at
that size. An antique could easily be 1/4" thick or thicker and you do
*not* want that falling. If using wire I would use the heaviest wire I
could find, and screw a hook into each of two adjacent studs.

An antique mirror that size would be quite unusual. But, yes, they
are much heavier. We have one about half that size (oval) that is
quite heavy but wire and wall anchors still work quite well.

Typically the wire is either directly screwed into the frame with screws
and washers, or else eye screws.

Directly into the frame? Our mirror has eye screws. The large print
has anchor points built into the frame.

The wire on the print is rather interesting. It attaches to the
bottom of the frame, about 1/3 the way across on each side. From
there it goes over loops in the top spaced about half that distance to
the edge, then strung through two more loops about 1/3 down from the
top, on the sides across the back. The weight of the print is then
carried by the bottom of the frame and the frame and matting is all
held in compression. The framer did quite a nice job on it.

On 10/19/2013 05:11 PM, wrote:
On Sat, 19 Oct 2013 12:24:05 -0400, Nate Nagel
wrote:

On 10/19/2013 12:16 PM, wrote:
On Sat, 19 Oct 2013 12:02:28 -0400, micky
wrote:

On Fri, 18 Oct 2013 18:35:50 -0400, wrote:

On Fri, 18 Oct 2013 07:59:49 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:

My friend is an interior designer and deals with hanging a lot of the time, she made a blogposts and I came across this and though it might help you (or anyone looking for more info on hanging)

https://sorayainteriors.co.uk/conten...ve-wall-mirror

Hopefully this helps!

On Sunday, 1 October 2006 20:57:46 UTC+1, wrote:
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
You need heavy duty picture hanging wire, OR a good drywall anchor or
two You do not HAVE to fasten to studs (although it is stronger that
way)

Did you read my story about my mirror, hung by professionals, which
fell down and broke the glass and the frame two hours after they left.

32x48" is going to be very heavy. It needs J-brackets underneath the
mirror.

I have a framed print that large. It's not all that heavy and easily
supported by cables on wall anchors or screws into studs (have done
both).


Depends on the mirror. A modern mirror is probably not *that* heavy at
that size. An antique could easily be 1/4" thick or thicker and you do
*not* want that falling. If using wire I would use the heaviest wire I
could find, and screw a hook into each of two adjacent studs.

An antique mirror that size would be quite unusual. But, yes, they
are much heavier. We have one about half that size (oval) that is
quite heavy but wire and wall anchors still work quite well.

Some of them were made to size with beveled glass; I had one like that
above the fireplace in my last house. It was obviously salvaged from
somewhere else and cut down, as only two edges were beveled - I got rid
of it and repainted that wall.

It was *quite* heavy.

nate


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On Sat, 19 Oct 2013 12:02:28 -0400, micky
wrote:

On Fri, 18 Oct 2013 18:35:50 -0400, wrote:

On Fri, 18 Oct 2013 07:59:49 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:

My friend is an interior designer and deals with hanging a lot of the time, she made a blogposts and I came across this and though it might help you (or anyone looking for more info on hanging)

https://sorayainteriors.co.uk/conten...ve-wall-mirror

Hopefully this helps!

On Sunday, 1 October 2006 20:57:46 UTC+1, wrote:
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
You need heavy duty picture hanging wire, OR a good drywall anchor or
two You do not HAVE to fasten to studs (although it is stronger that
way)

Did you read my story about my mirror, hung by professionals, which
fell down and broke the glass and the frame two hours after they left.

32x48" is going to be very heavy. It needs J-brackets underneath the
mirror.
Try a 72 inch X 30 inch on 3/4" baltic plywood. Fastened by 2
screws in the wall and "keyhole" brackets on the back of the mirror.
Been there 20 years..

"professional" just means they get paid to do it - doesn't mean they
are any good, or even smart.

"micky" wrote in message


Did you read my story about my mirror, hung by
professionals, which fell down and broke the glass and
the frame two hours after they left.

So they did a lousy job.

32x48" is going to be very heavy. It needs J-brackets
underneath the mirror.

I guarantee that a mirror that size and much larger - even if 1/4 glass -
can be hung without brackets at the bottom (or anywhere else). There are
numerous ways to hang stuff.

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