pork chop express Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 OK, so don't give me too much grief. i am the first to admit that i do not know how to fix things and that i have a short attention span. so i come to the tailgate with my hat in hand and ask for some advice. i have this damn mirror that i have tried to hang about five times. i have bought several different kits and can't seem to get the correct one. i have tried to weave the wire around the back of it and draw it tight, then put it on the wall. the thing just is not cooperating. anyone have any experience with this type of thing? the mirror weighs around 90 lbs and is rectangular..nothing special, one i bought at lowes. it is metal, so i can't just screw the thing into the wall. i really do not want to pay someone $100 to do this, but I am fast approaching this due to frustration. any advice is greatly appreciated. any detailed advice is supremely appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 OK, so don't give me too much grief. i am the first to admit that i do not know how to fix things and that i have a short attention span. so i come to the tailgate with my hat in hand and ask for some advice. i have this damn mirror that i have tried to hang about five times. i have bought several different kits and can't seem to get the correct one. i have tried to weave the wire around the back of it and draw it tight, then put it on the wall. the thing just is not cooperating. anyone have any experience with this type of thing? the mirror weighs around 90 lbs and is rectangular..nothing special, one i bought at lowes. it is metal, so i can't just screw the thing into the wall. i really do not want to pay someone $100 to do this, but I am fast approaching this due to frustration. any advice is greatly appreciated. any detailed advice is supremely appreciated. not sure if you've tried these things.... not sure the name.... mounting nails.... i could draw one for you. hammer a nail through it. it's for hanging mirrors, paintings, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pork chop express Posted October 24, 2007 Author Share Posted October 24, 2007 not sure if you've tried these things.... not sure the name.... mounting nails.... i could draw one for you. hammer a nail through it. it's for hanging mirrors, paintings, etc. i tried that and it will not work as the stud that I would have to use is not located so that the mirror will be centered properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefjay Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 (edited) i tried that and it will not work as the stud that I would have to use is not located so that the mirror will be centered properly. Hard to comment without a visual but can you use heavy duty anchors so a stud is not needed because you are obviously not a stud. Seriously, heavy duty anchors, probably 2 should do the trick. Edited October 24, 2007 by chiefjay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark5 Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 GOOGLE PICTURE HANGING? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Row Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 (edited) i tried that and it will not work as the stud that I would have to use is not located so that the mirror will be centered properly. It doesn't have to be centered, if you have the wire mounted to the back on each side of the mirror you should be able to move it L or R so that gravity plumbs the mirror. Edited October 24, 2007 by Front Row Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 GOOGLE PICTURE HANGING? I found this ..looks effective Hanging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moss6 Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Monkey Hook even a monkey Huddler can do it - watch the video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egret Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I found this ..looks effective Hanging pants tight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codwagon Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Monkey Hook even a monkey Huddler can do it - watch the video Billy says that the Monkey Hook is a knockoff of THIS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballjoe Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 ask Lowes to show you exactly what you need to hang it. They may even show you how Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckB Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I've used anchors every time I've hung a big mirror and they work perfectly (although they weren't 90 lbs and I'm sure yours isn't either unless it's outrageously hugh). Mark where they need to be, drill hole just barely big enough to pound an anchor in, then it's easy as pie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 First off, 90 pounds is REALLY heavy for hanging something on a wall. How wide is the mirror? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Row Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Well.. whats up, did you hang the fr iggin thing without hurting yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Take a hammer... smash the mirror... then grout it up onto the wall like tile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_bone65 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Well.. whats up, did you hang the fr iggin thing without hurting yourself? inquiring minds want to know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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