Hanging a large mirror or picture. Step by step guide.

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[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

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[@dwaynelewis7809]

But what If you live in a apartment though

[@timw6494]

Liverpool accent?

[@tangjtl499]

These are the things my dad would have taught me if he didn’t die when I was 16, I’m just moving into my first home so these videos are really useful, thank you!

[@alexburk5458]

Sorry for your loss!

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Sorry for your loss. Glad you found my video useful. Thanks for watching and don't forget to like share and subscribe to help the channel grow 👍🏼

[@Rosapercies1654]

been 6 months man sorry for ur loss and hope u got better at house stuff it’s not easy but u got it fam prayer up to u and ur family✊🏾🖤

[@tangjtl499]

devon grubb thanks mate I appreciate it, I’ve done some plaster work since they super glued their initials onto the wall and I didn’t come off easily, replaced a spindle on the bannister that their dog chewed (with help but I’m learning 😂) and replaced all the downstairs outlets and light switches so far, stressful but rewarding! Next job is chasing a channel to upstairs for some cat7 cables before I paint the downstairs, appreciate your comment 🖤

[@DomClimbs]

Also lost my dad at 16 and here i am also

[@mandypollard9422]

Thank you for this. I've just hung a similar size mirror on my living room. From someone that was scared of the drill! Well chuffed. Watching this gave me the confidence to try.

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

I'm glad to hear my video gave you the confidence to tackle your mirror. Anything is possible with a little guidance and the right tools. Thanks for watching and be sure to like share and subscribe to help the channel grow 👍🏼

[@mandypollard9422]

Believe me I have liked and subscribed. Lots of jobs to do. Need to try the pencil behind the ear instead of in my mouth 😀

[@Lt.Cdr.Smacker]

Wow, can’t I just borrow you for ten minutes 😁 Excellent!

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Thanks for the compliment 😁 and thanks for watching and be sure to like share and subscribe to help the channel grow 👍🏼

[@wbabe2012]

MAN

[@verifiedmama]

🤣

[@toxicteezy8310]

Please

[@James-jr5km]

… 👀

[@davidstokely9328]

Thanks for the video which gave me some very good tips. One thing that may be worth mentioning is to check the D-loops on the back of the mirror are at the same height either side. I've just hung two mirrors and both were out of alignment by 3-4mm so I had to compensate when drilling the holes.

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

I've had that happen since making this video. So annoying 👍🏼

[@lululuvlovie2837]

Thank you so much! I am a do it yourself person! After a little research and help videos from people like yourself, I have redone my entire house, and the great thing about it, i have save so much money, but even better, people ask me for referrals for the professionals that have done the work. Haha I refer them to you and other great channels on KZbin!!!😊😊😊😊

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

That is amazing. Exactly why I make my videos to help and inspire people like yourself. And you've proven it can be done. Well done and if you wanted to share some of your projects on our Facebook group that would be great to see. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@abdullahal-shimri3091]

Great video. I just did a mirror twice as long as this one using my own methods and was curious how other guys are doing it. But I loved that vacuum cleaner trick!

[@ads3225]

Hey fella, just wanted to say a massive thank you. Never done anything like this before. Managed to do it from one watch of your video and couldn't be happier. Heavy old mirror, all put up in my new pad (and it's remarkably straight...) Appreciate your help mate 👍

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

I'm glad my video helped you out. That's why I make them. Thanks for watching and don't forget to check out my other videos and subscribe to help my channel grow 👍🏼

[@dove5729]

Thank you making this awesome video for dummies like me!

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

You're very welcome. I try to make my videos as easy to follow as possible so people have the confidence to have a go. Let me know how you get on and if my video helped you out. Thanks for watching and don't forget to like and subscribe to help me out 👍🏼

[@NYnative61]

And, like all the others, you fall short by not showing us how to actually place the heavy mirror onto the wall once all the hooks and brackets are in place. Because thats the hardest part, especially with 2 hooks and a wire.

[@dani4772]

Thanks just finished putting up my mirror after watch your video.

[@Albert-fe8jx]

Quick video, practical content, clearly presented. Thank you.

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Albert Thanks for the kind comment. Glad you liked it 👍🏼

[@AjrafC]

Great vid, and thanks for getting straight to the point!

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Glad you enjoyed my video. Thanks for watching and be sure to like share and subscribe to help the channel grow 👍🏼

[@hugov89]

This was helpful - I wanted to see you hang it as well 😅

[@nonelost1]

I trash picked a large mirror recently out by the dumpster. Mirror and frame together measure 34 1/4”(87 cm) x 1/2”(1.27 cm) x 52 1/4” (132.72 cm). So therefore it is quite heavy. But on the back, there is a 2 1/2”(6.35 cm) x 3/4”(1.91 cm)x 52” (132.08 cm)mounting board with three hooks screwed in with which to hang the mirror. You recommend the use of plaster board screws that can be driven directly into the plaster board. Interesting that! Looking at my arrangement, I assumed that it would require thick nails that would have to be driven directly into the studs as my mirror is too heavy to be supported by the plaster board (or what we call drywall in the states). But that would be the next owner’s problem, as all I want to do is re-staple the back particleboard to hold the mirror in place, before I donate it. Therefore, I’m surprised that your large mirror is supported only by two picture hooks with a thick string running between them. I’m assuming your mirror glass is not as heavy as what I have.

[@dani4772]

You are great mate. Your videos are the best.

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Thank you very much, glad you think so. Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss any. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

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I really like your work and thanks for sharing it god bless you

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

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[@luki7093]

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[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

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[@kristenfromOZ]

Brilliant. Thankyou so much

[@thereelwoodman7024]

Thank you for the great video

[@johnlawrence1950]

Good job and nice mirror 😀

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Thanks it was from the Range in UK. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@dianavillatoro-sancho8234]

Super helpful-thank you!

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching and don't forget to like and subscribe to help me out 👍🏼

[@MsFairyprince]

I've ordered a large heavy mirror similar to this size about 70cmx170cm and i plan to hang it vertically to the wall, wish me luck i've never hung a picture on my life HAHA im nervous!

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Good luck, let me know how you get on. Thanks for watching and be sure to like share and subscribe to help the channel grow 👍🏼

[@MsFairyprince]

Spend Time, Save Money, DIY unfortunately my parents are really paranoid as it’s about 19kg they think it’ll fall eventually, I’ve settled to let it sit on the floor rest against the wall for now! :)

[@cstanveer9554]

But you did not show how to hang up on wall.

[@visulube]

Thank you !

[@diedreray994]

Excellent! Can't wait to try it !😃

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Good luck and let me know how you get on

[@DavidGalan777]

lol. you didn't show how hard it is to get those loops on the screws.

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

David Galan a little bit of blue tack helps but I forgot to mention that in the video. Thanks for watching and be sure to like share and subscribe to help the channel grow 👍🏼

[@theamerican4609]

@@spendtimesavemoneydiy I was expecting a wire to be placed through the loops.

[@startazz]

Another little tip boys is to use an envelope stuck under the drill hole,i normally put it about an inch under the drill hole mark,i use masking tape to stick the envelope rather than using the envelope sticky strip if new,because that can be too sticky and take your wall paper or paint with it when taking it off again,i use masking or painters tape and stick it to your trouser leg or sleeve a few times to take some of the glue off and that will make it just tacky. I fined it a lot easier my way than using a little hover as in the video when drilling and i'm not knocking that way at all,my way you have your other hand free but at the end of the day it's courses for horses which method you would like to use. Thanks for sharing Scouse (Spend Time,Save money,DIY) as it's much appreciated and i hope you didn't mind me sharing my little tip,even though most DIYers probably knew it anyways but there might be one who didn't. 😉 Much love and respect from an East Coast southerner in the UK who has just subscribed to your channel. ✊🏾💪🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾😉

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Thanks for subscribing. I don't mind you sharing tips at all, we all learn together! I've used the envelope trick before and I've made a video about making a dust catcher if you don't have a hoover or an envelope ✉️ Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@diedreray994]

Great accent 😄💞

[@Pete.Ty1]

Visited your web site, sorry to read that you've had your vans stolen.🤔😭😨 Best wishes Pete.

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pete T. That's life. There are some horrible people in this world but I'm trying to not let it get me down. At least they didn't get any tools this time. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@samuelgod17]

I would like my mirror to be tilted forward from the top how would I accomplish this?

[@tonydavison3312]

Always a thumbs 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 great content as usual

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Tony Davison very kind of you to say so. I hope the youtube gods read this and suggest me more 🤞🏼 Thanks for watching and have you looked at my website yet? I'm trying to do blog posts to go with the videos 👍🏼

[@sanjavjestica5793]

Thank you

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Sanja Vjestica you're welcome. Thanks for watching and be sure to like share and subscribe to help the channel grow 👍🏼

[@patricialynn-macrae8628]

Why do you put two screws into the wall and not one big one in the middle?

[@paulyoull5472]

Another great video. In answer to your question about who said men can’t multitask, we’ll my friend I can tell you…… it’s my bloody wife. It’s the theme music to our marriage 👍🏻

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

I think wives have to criticise their husbands 😆

[@ladyhawk6709]

Hey kiddo, I need a professional to teach me how to hang a mirror & found your video! I'll watch it again just to make sure I do it correctly. I'll probably watch it a few times. I've been a professional window tinter for 32 years. Anyone can tint a window or hang a mirror or paint a room. But to do it well you ask a professional. Thank you for the lesson! If you're interested in sage advice keep reading.👩‍🦳 I use a small foldable table to put my tools, tint & etc on. With the exception of a heat gun & extension cord. My tools need to be super clean. Yours do not & understandably are not. Of course if this is your home & can put your possibly dirty tools on the furniture or anywhere you please. Respectfully, R.L.A.

[@kumarthiruvenkadam1777]

Informative Video. BTW do we need plug for studs? any suggestions?

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

You should be able to screw straight into studs. Thanks for watching and don't forget to like share and subscribe to help the channel grow 👍🏼

[@1996PURE]

Hi mate, I’ve got a large mirror similar to your size to hang on a plasterboard wall and I’ve bought ‘Rawl Plug metal self drill plasterboard’ fixings but not sure if they’ll be strong enough what do you reckon? Or shall I get the plasterboard anchors you mentioned in the video?

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Personally I would get the anchors. They have never let me down 👍🏼

[@1996PURE]

@@spendtimesavemoneydiy appreciate your reply mate, all the best 👊🏽

[@frankhernandez9472]

I was waiting because I’ve never put a mirror up with those hangers. Did it come with a wire connected to the hangers in mirror or did you just use those hangers and placed them on the screw ?

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

It didn't come with a wire. I always use screws on the hangers, it's much safer. Thanks for watching and don't forget to like and subscribe to help me out 👍🏼

[@KnaSa-bt6kz]

Can I hang 50kg mirror on plaster stud wall if I screw into stud or noggin ? Thank you

[@laojace]

Hi, I just moved and I am planning to hang a heavy mirror onto two existing screws on the wall. They were previously used for a picture that the landlord installed. Is it advisable if the two screws sit a lot closer than the full width of the mirror? I notice the screws also do not come with the red drywall anchor (?) you used in the video. Is it safe to proceed? Thanks very much for sharing your expertise.

[@rodgerq]

Nice logical approach. Last time I did a mirror I was out with the laser and all sorts 😂

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Rodger Quinn hope this guide helps you the next time you put something on the wall. Thanks for watching and be sure to like share and subscribe to help the channel grow 👍🏼

[@jonathankim6755]

Do you really need those special anchors if you are drilling into the wall studs?

[@Bobby-lv2kr]

I wanted to see how you single single-handedly hanged that heavy mirror

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

It wasn't easy 👍🏼

[@miasenna4107]

Is there anything as a vertical or horizontal mirror? I mean can I place a vertical mirror horizontally

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Most mirrors will come with hangers for horizontal or vertical hanging. If not I wouldn't risk 7 years bad luck if it falls down. Thanks for watching

[@penhaligano]

Good man, very useful video 👍🏻. Need to improve your audio though.

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. I have invested in a lapel microphone so if you check out my recent videos the audio should be better. Let me know if it is. Always welcome constructive criticism 👍🏼

[@User69390]

Hi mate thanks for sharing that I have question please I have same mirror size I need to install it vertically and I don’t want to drill the wall Would u reckon if I put it on the skirting and put strong sticky hooks on the top would be ok ? so the weight will be on skirting and hooks on the top sides only to prevent it from tipping over What do u reckon Thanks

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Personally I would always fit it properly on the wall. I don't trust sticky hooks because they are only as strong as what they are stuck to. Flaky plaster or flaky paint and the mirror could fall and injure someone.

[@User69390]

Ur right mate I agree with u Many thanks

[@adrianaferaco2834]

Thank you for this and love the mirror! Do you know where your wife got it from?

[@ScouserStreamz]

Great vid once again just a bit of advise if you don't mind me asking where you put a measurement on the drill bit I always thought you just done that to the length of the actual plug and not the screen you are using?

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

If the screw goes through the plug and hits the wall it will pull the plug out

[@markyruss]

I’ve seen bigger mirrors in girls handbags 😆

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Why do you like looking in girls handbags??? 🧐😂

[@starchou1849]

Montré nous comment vous avez placé le mirror au mur .please

[@lllondon8848]

What if you have a plug socket on the wall you want to hang the mirror on?

[@babakiosk3524]

super thank you

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Glad you enjoyed my video. Thanks for watching and be sure to like share and subscribe to help the channel grow 👍🏼

[@denisoconnor6343]

Do u put a cord on the mirror or do it just sit on the screws

[@sp3nc3rda]

Love the markings on the level! Just some feedback on some adds based on questions I had while watching the video. When you measured from the top of the mirror to the hooks, which part of the eye did you measure to? I assumed it was to the top but it might be good to get a shot from above to show the measurement. I'm not sure if i missed it but did you explain why you needed the hammer drill, how and why you used the tape on the bit, and what you would do differently if you had plasterboard. Hope you find these useful

[@karensimmons1572]

What did you hang it on?

[@das16thegoon]

I dont recommended you put up anything heavy on plasterboard wall unless your going straight into the stud.

[@grantr388]

What if its a brick wall? Masonry drill?

[@mileahsmiley9145]

What’s the link to the mirror

[@gaywelshboy6811]

How heavy is that mirror

[@satyasaradhi3046]

Why u r not using stud finder? You don't need stud finder?

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

It's a solid brick wall

[@Iknowyoumadnow]

@@spendtimesavemoneydiy HOW THE HELL IS THAT A BRICK WALL!? IT'S DRYWALL

[@emaduddin8768]

Hello, can I ask how heavy your mirror was?

[@all-zonescourier2980]

👍

[@wrexshunt]

The hoover broke carls , or so he said’

[@hussainthma4406]

What’s the weight of the mirror?

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Not sure but it was very heavy. Thanks for watching and be sure to like share and subscribe to help the channel grow 👍🏼

[@racesar77]

Bad idea to use your Dyson to pick up dry wall dust. It will shorten the life of your expensive vacuum unless you're taking it apart to clean it regularly. Get a proper shop vac mate.

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

I do have a shop vac, in fact I have 3. The video is aimed at DIYers who don't have a shop vac and a domestic vacuum would be fine for them to use for the odd hole they drill in the wall. 👍🏼

[@lifehackersgamingboyen4083]

you are beutiful him

[@dd-ow6pe]

all that video work and didnt show the wire attachment .. defeat!

[@Brucenewyork]

You can understand what this guy is saying with his heavy accent

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

I didn't think my accent was that hard to understand. I hope you enjoyed the video all the same. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@Sj11863]

You didn’t show us you actually hanging it

[@dean8660]

Lol, you don't actually show yourself putting the mirror up.

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

To be fair I show all the difficult bits. Putting it up was the easy bit lol. Thanks for watching and be sure to like share and subscribe to help the channel grow 👍🏼

[@dannycrockett9878]

I watched that entire thing to see how you hang it up when you put in the anchors, and you left it out

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Sorry it was more about marking up the wall

[@dannycrockett9878]

@@spendtimesavemoneydiy ..... And don't get me wrong, very informative.

[@Paultkach]

You chose a very difficult method. Why not use hanging wire, two strands. Find two appropriate studs. Attach hanging wire to the picture or mirror loops, enough to establish two strands, but one continuous wire. Set the proper screws for weight. Then attach one wire across to one screw, with the second wire across to the second screw. Remember, the wire is one continuous strand laced through each picture or mirror ring. The wires create a self leveling system that take half the time in setup and measurement, and never will be out of balance. The heavier the hung object ( mirror, picture, etc.) the thicker the hanging wire, and the heavier weight screw. You can hang 50 lbs, 100lbs, whatever, by dividing the weight to each screw (50/2=25lbs weight on each screw, or, 100/2=50lbs weight on each screw). I have used this method for decades. I’m 70.

[@DeeTeaDee]

Thats it. Have zero positive things to say about youtube now Not ONE video shows anything different on this topic. SAME thing in every video!! I want to hang a mirror up. A mirror that has PRE-MADE BRACKETS on its reverse side How would you TRANSFER the measurement of each bracket on to the wall and make sure it is LEVEL !???? See youtube inly likes videos about really EASY things to do. It wont TOUCH actual tricky things. thanks for NOTHING

[@Iknowyoumadnow]

What a snooze fest 😴

[@melissagriggs3914]

All that time to put a frame up dude come on I got to go to work

[@chrish.7727]

Horrible quality/sound

[@SnackAttack6]

Brilliant thank you 👌😁

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching and don't forget to like and subscribe to help me out 👍🏼

[@1996PURE]

Hi mate, I’ve got a large mirror similar to your size to hang on a plasterboard wall and I’ve bought ‘Rawl Plug metal self drill plasterboard’ fixings but not sure if they’ll be strong enough what do you reckon? Or shall I get the plasterboard anchors you mentioned in the video?

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

pete T. Thank you 👍🏼