How to Hang a Mirror

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Hanging a mirror is a great way to open up your space and make it look bigger and brighter! Weigh and measure your mirror to determine Once you’ve picked the perfect spot to hang your mirror, it’s time to straighten it up and mark where the hardware will go.

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Install your hardware and hang the mirror in place, then admire the finished product!

1 Stand on a bathroom scale with and without the mirror to calculate its weight. The difference between the 2 numbers is the weight of the mirror. A heavy mirror will weight between 35 to 100 pounds (16 to 45 kg), while a lighter mirror will fall between 1 to 35 pounds (0.45 to 15.88 kg). While both weight categories hang the same way, you’ll need to put more thought and care into anchoring a heavy mirror into the wall.^[1]
- If your mirror weighs over 10 pounds (4.5 kg), have someone help you with the placing and hanging process.^[2]
- Heavy mirrors need some kind of anchor, such as a stud in the wall, so that will affect where you can place it.
- Make sure to choose hardware with a high enough weight capacity to hold your mirror!
2 Choose a room to hang the mirror in. Think about which rooms feel smaller, dark, or more cramped, and could use some brightening up, such as bathrooms or bedrooms. You could also use the mirror as a statement piece in main areas of the house, such as the living room mantel or the dining room.^[3]
- Hang a mirror 4 to 5 inches (10 to 13 cm) above your mantel for a central statement piece.
- Display a dramatic mirror in the dining room or entryway to reflect light and open up the space.
- Add a new mirror to your bathroom to add visual interest.
- Hang a full-length mirror on your door to conserve space.
3 Ask someone to help you hold and place the mirror to get the full picture. Have a friend or family member hold the mirror up to the wall while you step back and look. This will help you visualize the finished product and find the exact placement you want. Once you’ve decided on a spot, mark the outline with pencil or masking tape.
4 Make a paper outline of the mirror to easily visualize where to hang it.…