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Anyone used this product called "Z bar"? I have a couple of large and heavy framed mirrors to hang and am looking for the best answer. I have found out that the concrete block wall is 1.5inches in from the surface plaster(not the best senario). The framed mirror is 60x78"
I framed a large 60 x 60 mirror in a heavy frame and installed it at the customers home with Z bar. It worked great. A very nice installation and the customer was pleased that they could take it down and rehang it easily when they have to repaint the room. I would use some 2-1/2" Tapcon screws if I were attaching the Z bar to a plaster on block wall.
Bob, how did you attach the Z Bar to the frame? Did you put a piece of MDF on the back of the frame to support the entire weight and then attach the Z Bar?
I'm still confused about the best way to utilize the Z Bar. Attaching it to the top rail doesn't seem like a good idea. Nor does attaching it horizontally part way down the frame. Any thoughts?
The Z-Bar does go on the top frame member. Use long enough screws to penetrate well into the frame but not all the way through of course. (Why do framer's seem to think 1/2" #6 screws are good for everything no matter what size or weight? Sorry...pet peave..
) I like to have a solid backing to help distribute the stress. 1/8 or 1/4" mahogany plywood works just fine if stapled, screwed and/or glued on. Run any seams vertically so the top and bottom frame members are securely fastened together. MDF is way too heavy. I don't like to lift more than I have to!
When you attach the Z-Bar to the wall make sure you don't have any big ripples in the wall. If you do you might want to shim the bar out in the low spots. I use fender washers for this.
The frame that I was hanging was a large profile, about 4 inches wide and 3 inches deep. I used 2-5/8" drywall scews to hold the Z bar to the top rail of the frame. I put a screw through the bar every 6 to 8 inches. If I had used a less hefty frame I would have backed the frame with 1/4 inch lauan plywood to help keep everything straight and square and offer more support. I usually try to overbuild these things. I didn't want my customers antique mirror crashing to the floor.
