How To Hang A Full Length Mirror On Wall

Choose a full length mirror and position it so it takes up as much of the door as possible.

How to hang a full length mirror on wall.

Place a scrap piece of wood that is approximately half as long as the mirror is wide underneath the hanging wire on back of the frame. Set the mirror down. If you re hanging the mirror over a buffet console you may need to go a tad lower or higher depending on your console s height. Mirror clips are an easy way to execute this but downs recommends confirming that you have a solid core door to work with so hardware will fasten in properly.

The mirror came with a stand on the back so that it could stand freely on the ground while leaning a bit. Find a place to hang the mirror. For a rough idea count on hanging your mirror approximately 57 to 65 inches off the floor. It is a full length floor leaner mirror but i wanted it hung on the wall.

Leave a gap of around four inches between the console and the mirror to create a visual break. Hold the mirror against the wall at the desired position. Hold your mirror up to the wall to see how much space it will take up. Some of the best areas to place a full length mirror include the staircase the end of your hallway or right behind your sofa.

Make sure you have enough space on the wall for the mirror and otherwise decide how you want it positioned relative to other items on the wall and in the room. Then resume hanging with appropriate hardware as if you were hanging on drywall. Here s the pretty beveled edge. Measure the place for the hangers stick some bumpers next you need to measure where the hangers should go onto.

Finding a stud can be useful but not necessary if you have a strong enough hanger.