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Hanging large heavy mirror

6 years ago

The mirror I am ready to hang is large, 65" x 31"and fairly heavy but not over 50 lbs. Frame is solid wood and it came with D rings already attached. It also has metal L-brackets on each corner. I bought those EZ anchor screws rated for 75 lbs. Hanging suggestion says NOT to use wire. Does anyone know why they suggest NOT using picture wire?

The last picture I hung using the D ring and screw resulted in a lopsided mirror, no matter how careful me and DH were in measuring.

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ratherbesewing

6 years ago

I have used this bloggers method with D hooks and it really works! Good luck.

https://thedecorologist.com/hanging-art-the-easy-way-without-measuring/

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User
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
I think it's because wire could snap with the weight. I had the same issue and used adjustable picture hangers like these. Hard to use, but at least you can adjust them instead of putting numerous holes in the wall. LOL

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roxan
Original Author
6 years ago
OMG, thank you so much!
graywings123
6 years ago
I would skip the D-rings and use a French Cleat. I have used it to mount a medicine cabinet and a heavily used coat rack, Home Depot sells them.

French Cleat
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bbstx
6 years ago
My BIL was in a hurry when they moved into their new house. He ignored the "do not use wire" advice on the back of the mirror. It fell in the middle of the night when the wire snapped.
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bossyvossy
6 years ago
@ratherbesewing: that video is PURE GENIOUS!!! That will be the way I have heavy items w/d-rings on the side

PS: wire on heavy item could snap
ratherbesewing
6 years ago
Bossy: Glad you like this new method. I don't know where it has been my whole life!
bossyvossy
6 years ago
Me neither!

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