If you want to hang a mirror or check your appearance before you leave your house, the thought of putting holes in your wall might turn you off.There are many ways to hang a mirror without nails.The methods are easy to install and affordable.
Step 1: You can wipe down the mirror location with rubbing alcohol or tri-sodiumphosphate.
Start by putting a small amount of rubbing alcohol on a microfiber cloth.wipe down the entire surface that you plan to hang your mirror on.Buy rubbing alcohol from big-box stores and online suppliers.
Step 2: Attach the strips to the mirror
Hang strips for plaster walls.You can choose strips that are on one side and on the other side.Attach the double-sided strips to your frame by removing the liner from one of the sticky sides.If you want to get the best results, hang them vertically on the left and right.If they're not in pre-cut strips, give yourself around 3 to 4 inches per piece.Follow the manufacturer's instructions for your brand of tape.
Step 3: The mirror should be stuck to the wall.
The liners should be removed from the double-sided tape.Press the frame to the wall firmly after aligning the mirror exactly where you want it.The mirror needs to be held in place for 30 seconds.
Step 4: Press on the strips to remove the mirror from the wall.
To pull the strips apart, remove the mirror from the wall.Check to see if there are any strip pieces on the wall or mirror that are exposed.Hold the pressure for 30 seconds by pressing down on each strip stuck to the wall.When applying pressure, be sure to press firmly.
Step 5: Reattach your mirror after an hour.
Wait one hour for the glue to bond after pressing the strips against the wall.Press the frame onto the strips on the wall after this time has passed.Put pressure on your mirror for 30 seconds if the strips are loose.Wait another hour.
Step 6: The outline of the mirror can be cut out with a piece of paper.
Light paper is placed over the mirror.To create an outline of the mirror from your paper, use a pair of scissors to cut around its perimeter.If you can, cut the paper as close to the mirror as possible.Purchase paper from a store.
Step 7: Use your paper to mark the hole locations.
Place the paper on the wall where you want your mirror to be.Pressing your pencil through the paper will mark off spots for the holes.The holes on the top edge of the mirror should be the same distance from the edges.If your mirror is 10 inches (25 cm) long from left to right, position a hook from the left side to the right side.It is possible to position just one hook in the middle.Before you mark the holes off, make sure you align your paper exactly where you want it.There are only 2 small holes that are needed.
Step 8: The picture hooks need to be pushed into the wall.
Push the end without a hook in the wall.Next, twist each piece so that the small hook is at the top of the curve.Push the hooks into the wall until they're facing the right way.Steel hooks for a mirror with the given weight can be purchased at the picture hanger section of the local home hardware store.The products include Monkey Hook, Hercules Hook and Super Hook.The best place to put hooks is on the wall.They also work on plaster, but it will be harder to get into the wall.The hooks are about 1 inch in length.Only the hook is exposed from the wall.
Step 9: The mirror should be hung on the picture hooks.
Lift the mirror's frame over the hooks.Make sure the mirror is secure by adjusting it until it's straight.If you find that your mirror isn't straight, you need to put in new hooks.Hanging strips can be used if your mirror doesn't have a frame.
Step 10: Purchase metal bricks that fit your size.
The tips of the grips rest against or close to the mortar and each clip grips the brick from the top and bottom.Measure the height and width of your bricks, as well as the space between them.If you're looking for bricks, you should head to a home hardware store.Purchase clamps that come in more than one size just in case.Pick a clip with a spring at the bottom that adjusts for brick size.Purchase clips that can hold the mirror's weight.Make sure the gap between the bricks and mortar is large enough for your clips.Many products need a 8 inch gap.
Step 11: The brick at the top and bottom have their teeth clipped.
The clip should be placed at the bottom of the brick.Push the clip up until the teeth go over the brick.The teeth come off the brick when the spring is compressed.
Step 12: Hang your mirror on the brick.
The mirror frame should be placed on the hook of the brick clamp.For smaller mirrors, you can hang it on a single piece of furniture.If it's a bigger mirror, use 2 clamps to make sure they are an equal distance from the edges of the mirror and each other.Until your mirror is straight, move your brick clamps.Make sure the frame of your mirror is thick enough to hang from the brick hook.