How To Hang A Heavy Dresser Mirror On The Wall

The double sided tape can support up to 10 pounds and is ideal for mounting glass tile and artwork.

How to hang a heavy dresser mirror on the wall. Hang a mirror using cleats. Molly bolts are a medium weight hollow wall anchor. 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. 8 make two more pencil marks one to the left and one to the right of the.

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. Tighten the bolt into the wall to expand the anchor. Aside from eliminating the need for tools during installation the seamless material does not require punching a hole in your drywall. Lift the mirror into place and lock the two cleat hooks together.

Hold the mirror against the wall at the desired position. Usually you position the top cleat at the top of the frame make shallow holes and attach it with the included screws. Center the mark over the width of the dresser. Gradually reduce your hold on the mirror until it is fully supported by the cleat.

Mark the location of the top edge and the center of the frame. They should fit together like jigsaw pieces. Another convenient way to hang a mirror is by using scotch clear mounting tape. Just follow the package directions.

Set the mirror down. You can also use metal cleats to hang mirrors with sturdy frames.