How to Hanging a Heavy Mirror on Drywall – A mirror can improve the look and size of a quarter, creating a reflection that makes a smaller space seem more expansive. Similar to hang any heavy object on drywall, serious damage can occur if the mirror is not supported properly- the drywall can buckle and collapse, the mirror could fall to the ground, and both these setbacks will leave you with big holes in your wall requiring repairs or entirely new drywall. Hanging any item weighing more than 50 pounds of drywall can be dangerous if proper precautions are not taken.
With its strange ability to create the illusion of wide and open spaces, large mirrors can be a lovely addition to almost any room in the house. However, the added weight of them requires a little more time and care than hanging a photo or poster. Do not be afraid: with some simple tricks, it’s easy to hang a heavy heavy mirror right.
When we say drywall walls, most people are left with doubts if we can hang heavy objects, as they are better known as walls of plasterboard, and may not believe but yes, we can.
Any object weighing up to 10 kilograms can be affixed directly to the plaster. If the weight of the object is between 10 and 18 pounds, install it in the profiles. Above 18 kilos it is recommended to apply a metallic reinforcement or to distribute the load and to distribute the load it is enough to calculate that each profile supports up to 18 kilos, if the load exceeds 18 kilos it is indicated to divide the load between two or more profiles. Remember that the maximum distance between two struts is 60 centimeters.
How to Hanging a Heavy Mirror on Drywall
Things You Need
- Measuring tape
- Hammer
- Level
- Semi-heavy flat blade
- Screwdriver
- & Frac14-inch-by-12-inch plywood
- 1 dozen and FRAC12-inch Nails common
- & FRAC12-inch wooden screws with round heads
- Beam Locator
Step by Step
- Measure the back of the mirror using a tape measure or ruler, and find a central point. It is important to note how the mirror frame is to be hung if you are using hooks, wires or laying down the framework for the wall.
- Designate the place on the wall where you would like the mirror hanging. Using the midpoint measures mirror, mark the spot on the wall using a pencil. You can use a tape measure, a ruler or a ruler to make sure that the line is on.
- Centralizing the plywood center point mark. Nail the plywood to the central point of the wall with a nail, allowing the plywood to be adjusted, it is not level. Once a nail is to use a level above the plywood to straighten itself perfectly to the wall. If the wood is not level adjust it, then nailing plywood securely in place with several other nails.
- Locate the pins using a stud finder. If you do not have a stud search tool, you can locate a stud by driving a nail to the right and bottom of the plywood. In most homes, the studs are 16 inches off center. If you do not find a stud at the first attempt to measure an inch to the left of the previous hole and try again, keeping the nails directly under the plywood to support the weight of the mirror when hung. Once you locate a stud, the process becomes easier. Measure 16 inches to the left of the first leg and put another nail. If your measurements are correct, you will have found the next stud. Driving a nail into each stud,
- Mark two locations for the wood screws. Space the screws based on the requirements for framing. For example, if the frame requires wires to hang, space according to the instructions included in the frame. However, if the frame requires hooks, screws must be spaced for the purpose. Since the spacing is complete, tighten the nails in plywood and hang the mirror.
