Hi, I recently purchased the fabulous, sleek, & modern Infinity Mirror from CB2 in Soho. It's about 6 feet wide by 3 feet tall. There are keyhole slots on the back in each of the 4 corners meant for hanging. There is also a "gutter" going the full length of all sides. The mirror did not come with hooks though, and the store will not give any advice on hanging as they say each wall is... [more]
Hi,
I recently purchased the fabulous, sleek, & modern Infinity Mirror from CB2 in Soho. It's about 6 feet wide by 3 feet tall. There are keyhole slots on the back in each of the 4 corners meant for hanging. There is also a "gutter" going the full length of all sides. The mirror did not come with hooks though, and the store will not give any advice on hanging as they say each wall is different.
I want to hang this mirror over my headboard to reflect the view out the window but am extremely concerned about safety. I need to be sure this is permanently secured so it will not come crashing down. My walls are sheetrock and, unfortunately, the studs in the wall are not quite centered to place this where I want to. I know it's important to go into the studs, especially for something so heavy.
One option I've considered is having "furring strips" built so that the mirror can go into the horizontal pieces connecting with the studs. I'd prefer not to get into any complicated construction, though, and would greatly appreciate advice on the proper and safe (and ideally simple) way to do this.
Thanks!
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Response by Wbottom
over 14 years ago
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get a steel strip..cut it to a length long enough to reach the two keyholes in the top corners of the mirror..drill at the location of the two keyholes and insert a screw with a locknut behind...these will support the mirror in the keyholes ...pre-drill the steel strip with wide holes for toggles..level, drill and mount the steel strip to the studs..drill through the predrilled holes into the sheetrock..insert toggles with washers larger than the predrilled holes in the strip..torque the toggles...hang the mirror..you could do this also with a furring strip or a ripped piece of plywood but the steel strip will give you a more flush mount..be sure to level and mount to the studs first, whatever material you use...toggles move off level esily and are difficult to correct..if strip is secure to the studs, toggle wont move and will add strength
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Response by Wbottom
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btw this is overkill, but i agree that, over your bed, you want overkill
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Response by huntersburg
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greenhouse, I wouldn't take advice from Wbuttocks any more than I'd leave him alone in the same room as your children.
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Response by greenhouse
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Thank you SO much! This sounds just like what I need. It allows me to keep the mirror more flush to the wall which is important with this style mirror. And great tips on the toggles - Knew I needed something like that but the detailed install tips will be very helpful. May I ask how you know all this? Have you done similar for yourself? Thanks again for the quick,thorough and very helpful response.
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Response by huntersburg
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Wtushy watches Barney videos and fetishizes over used condoms in the Hudson River. Why do you think he knows about hanging a mirror in the bedroom?
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Response by nyc_sport
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First, Wbottom is right about toggle bolts, but get yourself some "togglers"-you can buy them at the big box stores or elsewhere by the "toggler" brand or Hilti. They are easier to use and unlike typical "toggle" screws they are not lost if you unsrcrew the holding screw. You drill a hole, insert the toggle, and then pull it into place like a zip tie. It also has the benefit of leaving no crevices in your wall for critters.
Don't know the height of your ceiling, or the look you are searching for, but I have a few things of similar size hanging in my apartment. Largely for effect, I mounted them to the ceiling, hanging from wire or a stainless chain. It will allow you to screw an eye-hole screw into the studs right where the wall meets the ceiling, and drape the wire or chain down to the mirror mounts. Can be a nice effect, especially if you have any sort of industrial look going in the apartment.
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Response by greenhouse
over 14 years ago
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This is wonderful, thanks!!
You know, I had thought about that hanging chain idea, too, but wasn't sure how to do it. I do think I want this particular mirror flush to the wall, mainly because this is a small space with 8 foot high ceilings and the mirror will be above my head. But I will toss the idea around a bit further.
Once I know how I want to proceed, I think I have someone who can do this for me. But if anyone has a recommendation on someone who has actually done this kind of work, that could be helpful as well.
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Response by memito
over 14 years ago
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Honestly, with the mirror hanging over your head, I would look to find a framer or some specialist to help you secure it to the wall. '
I had a mirror about the same size put up in my bedroom - and while I could have done it myself, it was good to see how a pro made certain that was properly balanced and secured to the wall.
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Response by NYCMatt
over 14 years ago
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You want advice on how to "do it yourself" in hanging a 76 pound mirror over your head?
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get a steel strip..cut it to a length long enough to reach the two keyholes in the top corners of the mirror..drill at the location of the two keyholes and insert a screw with a locknut behind...these will support the mirror in the keyholes ...pre-drill the steel strip with wide holes for toggles..level, drill and mount the steel strip to the studs..drill through the predrilled holes into the sheetrock..insert toggles with washers larger than the predrilled holes in the strip..torque the toggles...hang the mirror..you could do this also with a furring strip or a ripped piece of plywood but the steel strip will give you a more flush mount..be sure to level and mount to the studs first, whatever material you use...toggles move off level esily and are difficult to correct..if strip is secure to the studs, toggle wont move and will add strength
btw this is overkill, but i agree that, over your bed, you want overkill
greenhouse, I wouldn't take advice from Wbuttocks any more than I'd leave him alone in the same room as your children.
Thank you SO much! This sounds just like what I need. It allows me to keep the mirror more flush to the wall which is important with this style mirror. And great tips on the toggles - Knew I needed something like that but the detailed install tips will be very helpful. May I ask how you know all this? Have you done similar for yourself? Thanks again for the quick,thorough and very helpful response.
Wtushy watches Barney videos and fetishizes over used condoms in the Hudson River. Why do you think he knows about hanging a mirror in the bedroom?
First, Wbottom is right about toggle bolts, but get yourself some "togglers"-you can buy them at the big box stores or elsewhere by the "toggler" brand or Hilti. They are easier to use and unlike typical "toggle" screws they are not lost if you unsrcrew the holding screw. You drill a hole, insert the toggle, and then pull it into place like a zip tie. It also has the benefit of leaving no crevices in your wall for critters.
Don't know the height of your ceiling, or the look you are searching for, but I have a few things of similar size hanging in my apartment. Largely for effect, I mounted them to the ceiling, hanging from wire or a stainless chain. It will allow you to screw an eye-hole screw into the studs right where the wall meets the ceiling, and drape the wire or chain down to the mirror mounts. Can be a nice effect, especially if you have any sort of industrial look going in the apartment.
This is wonderful, thanks!!
You know, I had thought about that hanging chain idea, too, but wasn't sure how to do it. I do think I want this particular mirror flush to the wall, mainly because this is a small space with 8 foot high ceilings and the mirror will be above my head. But I will toss the idea around a bit further.
Once I know how I want to proceed, I think I have someone who can do this for me. But if anyone has a recommendation on someone who has actually done this kind of work, that could be helpful as well.
Honestly, with the mirror hanging over your head, I would look to find a framer or some specialist to help you secure it to the wall. '
I had a mirror about the same size put up in my bedroom - and while I could have done it myself, it was good to see how a pro made certain that was properly balanced and secured to the wall.
You want advice on how to "do it yourself" in hanging a 76 pound mirror over your head?
Seriously?
CALL A PROFESSIONAL.