APOPKA, Fla. – Mike in Apopka told us he had three heavy pictures to hang – and he wanted them together, straight, and in a perfect row. We knew that measuring and hope weren’t enough so we bought ...
Your mirror is too heavy for picture hooks, but for a wall surface made of drywall or plaster, a wall anchor would likely do the trick. A variety of anchors are available these days, each with a ...
Because they reflect light around a room, decorating with mirrors is a quick trick to make spaces feel bigger and brighter. But hanging hefty mirrors can be intimidating. Both robust and fragile, ...
Heavy mirrors are a sign of good quality, and they often look more luxurious than a lighter more inexpensive option. This weight comes at a cost, however – that being how difficult it is to hang them ...
Hanging something really heavy, like a mirror, may seem more difficult than hanging a small painting. With the right anchors, though, it’s pretty simple. Here’s a tip to keep your newly-hung mirror ...
When you hang heavy items, like large mirrors or framed art, you want enough support to keep it firmly on the wall, and using two hooks is the best way to do it—but hanging those hooks first and the ...
Q: I want to hang heavy artwork made of 25 Moroccan tiles on a stucco wall in our screened porch. I don’t want to damage the stucco. Can I attach hooks to the molding along the ceiling and hang the ...
We've previously shared tips for hanging pictures, but when you've got a heavy mirror that requires more than one hook, this technique using a wood block makes it easy to mark your hook locations and ...
Q: We recently painted our brick fireplace white and would like to hang a 40-pound mirror on it. What would you recommend to secure the mirror to the fireplace wall? Ellicott City A: If the mirror has ...