How to Hang a Mirror

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8 steps on 'How to Hang a Mirror'

1. Measure from the wire to top of frame

Hold the wire taut and measure the distance from the wire to the top of the frame.

2. Find the anchor line

Hold the mirror against the wall at the desired height and make a light mark on the wall just above the center of the frame. Then measure down the distance of the wire from the top of the frame (taken in Step #1) and make another mark there.

3. Center the hanging point

To center the mirror between two objects, measure the distance between the two, divide in half and make a mark on the wall.

4. Draw a plumb line

Using the level, draw a plumb line from the center mark to the mark indicating the top of the frame.

5. Mark the anchor points

Make a mark 4” on either side of the center mark, along the same line as the mark made in Step #2. This is where the anchors will be installed.

6. Start the anchor holes

Drive the awl into the wall where the two marks were made to start the hole for the anchors. Wiggle the awl around to widen the hole a bit.

7. Drive in the anchoring screws

Use a screwdriver to drive the screw and hook combination into each hole.

8. Hang the mirror

Place the mirror (wire) on the hooks. Center and level the mirror. Enjoy your newly hung mirror!