Hanging a Mirror

[Bill C]

I really never had to do a hanging before, even with my corporate customers. But a good customer requested I deliver and hang a mirror for them. About 5' X 4', so its large and heavy. I put D-rings to hang from, and support on the corners.

My question is, how important is it to find a beam(stud?) to put the hooks onto. Or is there another secure way to hang if we cant find the beams. Thanks in advance for all your inputs.

Bill C

 

[Dave]

I'd consider using a Z-bar available from most framing distributors of hardware.

http://zbarhanger.com/

 

[CAframer]

1. Z-Bar
2. Make sure your insurance covers you for installations, or don't do it!

 

[PaulSF]

What they said, plus take a helper.

By the way, with the z-bar, use molly bolts or toggle bolts. It's kind of a pain, but it'll hold the z-bar tight to the wall where there's drywall.

 

[Couture's Gallery]

you cannot hang a mirror without a jury trial...that would be a lynching....


seriously...Z bar is the way to go.

 

[Rick Bergeron - CPF]

Z-bar if you must. A pair of 30 inch (360 lb each-spec) Hangman HD will save you some frustration if the wall is not perfectly flat.

As PaulSF said, molly or toggles. Toss the hangman screws or save for a different purpose.

Also available from many framing distributors.

 

[Pat Murphey]

...By the way, with the z-bar, use molly bolts or toggle bolts. It's kind of a pain, but it'll hold the z-bar tight to the wall where there's drywall.

Isn't the ability to use 16" on center studs the reason that z-bar has holes spaced 4" apart? In most cases mollies or toggles should not be necessary. French cleats or z-bar with shims are also good options if the wall isn't flat enough.

 

[Bill C]

Thanks guys. Guess customer has to wait until after Christmas, so I could get the Z-Bars.

 

[Jeff Rodier]

I had a customer who found some Z-Bar at Lowes. And Pat is correct as to the 4" spacing. Use a stud finder and it will be there forever.

 

[MerpsMom]

Z-Bar at Lowe's?? Is that true? What a coup that would be as it's within two miles.

Will look into it tomorrow, but won't hold my breath.

 

[Rob Markoff]

The Home Depot near me carries Hangman Brackets. You may have to buy two packs and piece them together, but it will work fine. I find Hangman to be easier to use and more forgiving. They are on the bottom of the section where picture hooks are in the OOK (brand) planogram.