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AngryAmish Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-09-06 02:50 PM
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How do you hang a mirror?
I am hanging a mirror today. It is kinda heavy. There are 2 anchors in the back. Do I have to screw a hanger into a stud or will a drywall thingy hold up the mirror?
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BrotherBuzz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-09-06 03:03 PM
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1. How heavy is heavy?
Large toggles in sound drywall will support a lot of weight, but anchoring to solid material is always preferred.
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AngryAmish Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-09-06 03:09 PM
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2. 25 lbs or so
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BrotherBuzz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-09-06 03:17 PM
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3. No Problem. You're good to go either way
but if you can catch wood with at least one fastener, you're ahead of the game.
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AngryAmish Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-09-06 03:19 PM
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4. Thank you my friend
Carpentry is not my strong suit.
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SPKrazy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-09-06 03:20 PM
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5. Try The Wall
I'd be careful if you don't find a stud though

If your mirror isn't too heavy...
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