How To Hang A Heavy Dresser Mirror On The Wall

Make a pencil mark on the wall at the height you wish to suspend the mirror.

How to hang a heavy dresser mirror on the wall.

Molly bolts are a medium weight hollow wall anchor. Gradually reduce your hold on the mirror until it is fully supported by the cleat. Hold the mirror against the wall at the desired position. Just follow the package directions.

Note if you ve used wood glue to secure the mirror s cleat be sure to wait until the glue is completely dry before hanging the mirror. Aside from eliminating the need for tools during installation the seamless material does not require punching a hole in your drywall. Place a scrap piece of wood that is approximately half as long as the mirror is wide underneath the hanging wire on back of the frame. Set the mirror down.

Tighten the bolt into the wall to expand the anchor. To use drill a pilot hole then tap the entire bolt sleeve and screw into the hole until flush against the wall. The double sided tape can support up to 10 pounds and is ideal for mounting glass tile and artwork. Hang a mirror using cleats.

Once you ve tightened the bolt fully you can unscrew it a bit for space to hang the mirror. Another convenient way to hang a mirror is by using scotch clear mounting tape. You can also use metal cleats to hang mirrors with sturdy frames. Lift the mirror into place and lock the two cleat hooks together.

Center the mark over the width of the dresser. Mark the location of the top edge and the center of the frame.