How to hang a large mirror on the wall?

sebastianj

I am puzzled about how do I hang a large mirror on the wall? I don't see any suitable brackets in DIY stores, can any one suggest a proper way of doing it pls.
Sebastian

BargainGalore

I use large hooks (sky hooks) only kidding bit in brackets but I do use large hooks you can get at wilkos make sure you use suitable wall plugs though. The two mirrors I have have brackets that slip on the hooks. The hooks look like a question mark I also use them outside for putting washing line on

PasturesNew

I had a "little man" fit on old/big heavy one once. He drilled into the studwork of the wall (which he'd just fitted so knew it was good). Then he put in a rawl plug and the right sized screw..... because he knew what size of each of those would be big/strong enough.

It's not a job for the faint-hearted....

Ebe_Scrooge

It very much depends on the mirror. Does it have a string / wire on the back ? If so, then a couple of suitably large screws into the wall will suffice, then hang the mirror on that. If not, then you can get special clips that screw into the wall, and will clip around the mirror. An alternative is to get a local glazier to drill some holes in the corners of the mirror for you, you can then screw directly through them into the wall ( using mirror screws to make it look nice )

Also, what is the wall made of ? If it's brick, then you'll need to drill holes and insert rawl plugs, then screw into them. If it's stud / plasterboard, you need to locate the studs and screw into them ( no rawl plug needed in this case ). If the studs are not conveniently spaced for the mirror ( they're commonly 2 feet apart ), then you need to screw a batten into the studs and then screw the mirror onto the batten. You can get special plasterboard fittings, but personally I don't trust them for heavy stuff - ultimately it's the plasterboard that's taking the weight, and it's not the strongest of materials.

Yorkie1

http://www.wickes.co.uk/invt/156688 if it's not a plasterboard wall.