Attaching decorative mirrors to wall

whitesatin

There are fittings for a huge mirror above my bed but I have chosen not to hang such a heavy item. Instead, I have hung two, smaller, decorative mirrors on the two fittings (drilled, with rawl plugs and large screws or something like that).

I bought these mirrors http://www.lauraashley.com/pictures/set-of-three-hanging-mirrors/invt/3553144 and want to buy more, similar to make a feature of the small mirrors.


I don't want to drill into the wall (painted, plastered brick wall) to make more holes. I bought some Command Picture Hanging strips which look quite secure but the mirrors have a sort of black velvet backing and I am not confident that the strips would stick to the backing. They are quite lightweight mirrors which shouldn't do much damage should they fall but I would rather not have to worry about that.

I am inclined to try and bang a nail or two in rather than drill. The mirrors can have tape threaded through them to hang from so I reckon one nail (or whatever is appropriate) for each small mirror.

My question is, is there something I can buy to make a secure hanging?

tony6403

You could use masonry nails - but they will leave a hole if removed and sometimes will pull off some plaster when they are taken out.
I would use very small wall plugs and small screws.

whitesatin

Thanks, I think I will go for the masonry nails as I am unlikely to be removing the mirrors for a very long time and can deal with little holes if I ever do.

I have never used a drill and plugs and I am probably unlikely to now. My husband doesn't know what a drill is but would offer to get someone in to drill a few holes! Seriously! I always try to find a solution to smaller jobs myself as I grudge spending my pension on such things.

Thanks again.

nobulljusttruth

There is a panel adhesive used to attach car body panels metal to metal, metal to glass etc. It is available on ebay but not the sealant. the adhesive.
copy this Sikaflex-521-White-Adhesive-Fixing-For-Caravan-Motorhome-Solar-Panel-mounting-/380646058564?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item58a045ea44[/url]

a bit pricey but excellent stuff.

Hope this helps.

cyclonebri1

whitesatin wrote: »

There are fittings for a huge mirror above my bed but I have chosen not to hang such a heavy item. Instead, I have hung two, smaller, decorative mirrors on the two fittings (drilled, with rawl plugs and large screws or something like that).

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:eek::eek::eek::eek:I think you've posted not only in the wrong section, but in the wrong forum, :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

But "enjoy":rotfl:

Norma_Desmond

I was ready to offer advice and sympathy on hanging a large mirror, OP, but actually you can pity me instead; we've just hung an antique mirror that's 5 feet tall and in a gesso and wood frame that weighs about as much as a small car.

The process involved 1 inch bolts in the wall, gallons of sweat and a lot of shouting from DH to 'brace yourself and don't let go'.

Never again.

cyclonebri1

Norma_Desmond wrote: »

I was ready to offer advice and sympathy on hanging a large mirror, OP, but actually you can pity me instead; we've just hung an antique mirror that's 5 feet tall and in a gesso and wood frame that weighs about as much as a small car.

The process involved 1 inch bolts in the wall, gallons of sweat and a lot of shouting from DH to 'brace yourself and don't let go'.

Never again.

As in "brace your self Rodney"" ?? :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: