Looking for large hanging mirror

14 years ago

I'm looking to buy a large, traditional-style mirror, approx 40x70. Most of the mirrors this size are floor mirrors and would require drilling into the frame to hang them- not something I want to attempt.

Any ideas? Thanks in advance!

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suero
14 years ago
Why not get a mirror in the size you want and have it framed at a reputable framer? They will make sure to mount the correct hanging brackets on the back as part of the framing.

We have a large mirror, 6' wide by 4' high when it is fully open, in a heavy wooden casing. There are two 2' wide side panels. To make sure that the mirror didn't take the wall with it, we had a wooden block mounted between the wall studs and screwed 200 lb test hooks into the block to mount the mirror. I suggest that you do the same.
nhb22
14 years ago
Contact your local lighting store (I don't mean Home Depot or Lowe's). That's where we have purchased mirrors in the past.
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threedgrad
14 years ago
A glass company would be able to make the mirror, frame it and attach the proper hardware for hanging.

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