How to Hang Wrought Iron Wall Mirrors

Hanging Wrought-Iron Wall Mirrors

Mirrors tend to make the rooms they hang in look bigger. They are a timeless way to spruce up any room, and they come framed in many materials using numerous styles. Hanging a wrought-iron wall mirror will most likely require a heavy picture hanger, which is available at most hardware stores and will support a frame weighing up to 100 pounds. It is important to use appropriate hanging hardware to minimize the possibility of property damage and/or injury.

Things You'll Need

• Heavy picture hardware Hammer Nails Tape measure Level Glass cleaner Clean rag

Instructions

How to Hang Wrought-Iron Wall Mirrors

1. Determine where you would like to hang the wrought-iron wall mirror. Then measure how far apart the hangers on the mirror are.

2. Transfer this measurement to the wall with a pencil. Read the installation directions that come with the heavy picture hanger you purchased (many styles are available) and install the hanger in the marked areas according to the instructions.

3. Once the hangers are installed, pull on them slightly to test their integrity. Also, use a level to be sure the hangers are level.

4. Hang the mirror on the hangers.

5. Spray glass cleaner on the mirror and wipe the mirror clean with a rag.

Tips & Warnings

• Heavy duty picture hangers are given a weight rating. Do not exceed this weight rating, as injury may occur.