How To Hang A Full Length Mirror On The Wall

Finding a stud can be useful but not necessary if you have a strong enough hanger.

How to hang a full length mirror on the wall.

How to hang a framed wall mirror. It is a full length floor leaner mirror but i wanted it hung on the wall. Hanging a framed wall mirror is a relatively simple project but. Choose a full length mirror and position it so it takes up as much of the door as possible.

For a rough idea count on hanging your mirror approximately 57 to 65 inches off the floor. Hold the mirror in place for 30 seconds before removing pressure. Place a scrap piece of wood that is approximately half as long as the mirror is wide underneath the hanging wire on back of the frame. The mirror has a beveled mirror edge around it and looks glam enough for a tween girl s bedroom.

Then align your mirror exactly where you want it and then press the frame to the wall firmly. If you re hanging the mirror over a buffet console you may need to go a tad lower or higher depending on your console s height. Mark the location of the top edge and the center of the frame. Set the mirror down.

Hold your mirror up to the wall to see how much space it will take up. Leave a gap of around four inches between the console and the mirror to create a visual break. Mark the wall near the center of the top edge with a pencil or painter s tape. Then resume hanging with appropriate hardware as if you were hanging on drywall.

Here s the pretty beveled edge. Remove the remaining liners on the double sided tape. 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. Hold the mirror against the wall at the desired position.

Find a place to hang the mirror. The mirror came with a stand on the back so that it could stand freely on the ground while leaning a bit. Mirror clips are an easy way to execute this but downs recommends confirming that you have a solid core door to work with so hardware will fasten in properly.