How Do You Hang A Heavy Wall Mirror?
One of the easiest and most effective ways to make a small room appear larger is to hang a large wall mirror on one end of the room. Mirrors not only make the room seem bigger, but they also reflect light–a welcome feature in a room that has small windows or no windows at all. However, unlike framed photographs, mirrors are usually very heavy, so hanging them safely and securely is crucial. Observe the mirror to see whether or not it has a frame around it. If the mirror has a frame, ensure that there are strong screw eyes on either side of the back of the frame. Picture wire should be threaded from one screw eye to the other one and the ends of the wire should be securely twisted around the screw eyes and then around main wire itself. If the mirror has no frame, it will have to be installed with mirror clips (see Step 5). Decide where you wish to hang the mirror. Use the pencil to make a small mark on the wall at the center top of the mirror. You will need two points from which to han
