How To Hang A Mirror Flat On The Wall

Hold the mirror against the wall at the desired position.

How to hang a mirror flat on the wall.

Monkey hooks are simple devices that allow you to hang a mirror or other object on drywall easily. Finding studs is a very important part of hanging a mirror. Behind most interior walls are evenly spaced wooden support beams called studs. Set the mirror down.

Here s the pretty beveled edge. Just follow the package directions. It is a full length floor leaner mirror but i wanted it hung on the wall. Hold your mirror up to the wall to see how much space it will take up.

The mirror came with a stand on the back so that it could stand freely on the ground while leaning a bit. Find a place to hang the mirror. Hold the mirror against the wall in your desired position and mark the top and bottom corners using a pencil. Make sure you have enough space on the wall for the mirror and otherwise decide how you want it positioned relative to other items on the wall and in the room.

Mark where you want the mirror to hang using a pencil. You can also use metal cleats to hang mirrors with sturdy frames. Mark the location of the top edge and the center of the frame. Finding a stud can be useful but not necessary if you have a strong enough hanger.

In fact installing a monkey hook is so easy you do not even need any tools aside from a tape measure and pencil for proper positioning. You simply push and twist the device to insert it into the wall. The mirror has a beveled mirror edge around it and looks glam enough for a tween girl s bedroom. Usually you position the top cleat at the top of the frame make shallow holes and attach it with the included screws.

Parallel to the lines you ve drawn but about 1 inch 2 5 cm inside stick 4 pieces of painter s tape to the wall. You need to make sure that the screws or nails you hang your mirror from are driven directly into the studs. Hang a mirror using cleats.