How To Hang A Mirror On A Cement Wall

The mirror will hang from two points on the wall so you ll need one anchor for each hanger that is not driven into a stud.

How to hang a mirror on a cement wall.

Older homes were often built using brick not only on the exterior but on the interior of the home as well. 3 hang using picture wire hold the mirror against the wall at the desired position. Add bumpers to the bottom of the mirror to prevent scratching the wall. I grabbed a couple dozen to hang in the gym.

The other wall is the outside concrete wall of the foundation. One wall is regular sheet rock and the mirrors went up perfectly. Apply the mastic to the back of the mirror and stick it onto your wall. Once the anchors are in place the process becomes the same as hanging a mirror on any other wall though you must use screw in brackets instead of those with nails.

While bricks create beautiful texture. If you want to hang a mirror with a single bracket you ll only need to focus on the outside holes in the bracket. Use a level to ensure that the top of the mirror is perfectly horizontal. Cut a piece of 1 by 2 inch pine this length with a handsaw as a temporary support while the glue dries.

An easy way to hang an unframed mirror is to use a strong adhesive called mastic. Hang a mirror using cleats. Allow the adhesive to dry for 30 60 minutes. Hangers and hooks are also rated by weight so select those that are designed to hold the weight of your mirror.

Start by marking the area where you plan to hang the mirror with a pencil apply a thin layer of primer so the adhesive will stick. I m not crazy about drilling holes into the concrete wall and was thinking of using those 3m adhesive strips to hang the mirrors. When you re ready to hang the hook clean the surface of the wall with rubbing alcohol then peel off the backing from the hook and press it against the wall for 30 seconds. Measure the width of the mirror.

Mark the location of. If you want to hang things using hardwall hangers read on. Position the wood flat against the wall and align the upper. Gently hang the mirror on the hooks.