How To Hang Up A Wall Mirror

Make sure you have enough space on the wall for the mirror and otherwise decide how you want it positioned relative to other items on the wall and in the room.

How to hang up a wall mirror. Finding a stud can be useful but not necessary if you have a strong enough hanger. Set the mirror down. Gradually reduce your hold on the mirror until it is fully supported by the cleat. 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.

Hold the mirror against the wall at the desired position. Use anchors if the bottom cleat isn t lined up over wall studs. They should fit together like jigsaw pieces. 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.

Hold your mirror up to the wall to see how much space it will take up. Find a place to hang the mirror.